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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

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High School Swimming Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 20 March 1946 · page 3

The High School will hold its annual swimming carnival at the Baths tomorrow afternoon. SATURATING RAINS. which have…

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Show Committee's Annual Meeting

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 22 March 1946 · page 1

The Silver City Show Committee last night elected the following officers:—Patron, Mr. K. G. Brougham: vice-catron, Mr. G. R. Fisher: president, Mr…

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Officers Elected For The Silver City Show; Activities Reviewed

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 March 1946 · page 3

AT the annual meeting of the Silver City Show Committee held last night the secretary (Mr. P. Robins), after two years in office, resigned. As no nominations were received for the position, the election of a new secretary was held over…

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Mica St. Methodist Fair

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 23 March 1946 · page 1

The Mica (Mercury Street) Methodists will hold a special Autumn Fair next Wednesday in aid of the Church Building Fund. Mrs. J. Prider is to open the…

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Princess Of Sport Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 2

In the advertising columns of this issue pedestrians are reminded that no nominations will be received after tomorrow night for Sunday's carnival. The secretary, Mr…

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Autumn Fair at Mica Street Church

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 4

The Autumn Fair, tov be held at the Mica Street Methodist Hall tomorrow afternoon, will be officially opened by Mrs. J…

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Princess of Sport Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 27 March 1946 · page 2

The Broken Hill Cycling and Trotting Club and Central Athletic Club are combining to conduct a Monster Sports Carnival at the Western Oval on Sunday…

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British Exports Show Rise

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 27 March 1946 · page 4

London, March 26.—Board of Trade returns show that Britain's exports in February were £59,985,000 sterling compared with £57,118,000 for January and…

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Carnival For Sport Princess

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 March 1946 · page 4

HIGHLIGHT of the carnival to be held on the Western Oval on Sunday afternoon to further the candidature of the Princess…

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Autumn Fair At Mica Street Methodist Church

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 March 1946 · page 3

The Autumn Fair was held in the Mica Street Methodist Church Hall yesterday afternoon. The function was opened shortly…

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Western 0Val Carnival for Princess of Sport

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 March 1946 · page 8

AN excellent programme of cycling, pedestrian and trotting events will be decided at the Western Oval tomorrow afternoon when a carnival will be held to further the candidature of the Princess of Sport (Miss V. Lovis) in the Princess of Youth…

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Nations May Force Show Down Appeal To Russia For Statement On Persia Talks

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 March 1946 · page 5

NEW YORK, March 29.—The United Nations Security Council has decided to make a direct appeal to Russia and Persia for information about the state of their negotiations, and the withdrawal of Russian…

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Carnival Fob Princess of Sport

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 2

AN interesting sporting carnival was held on the Western Oval yesterday afternoon by sporting bodies working in…

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Sister Drummond Fund Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 April 1946 · page 4

Promotion of a carnival for the Sister Drummond memorial fund will be discussed at a meeting called by the Sports Council…

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Princess Of Sport Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 3 April 1946 · page 3

The Northern Athletic Club, B.H. Trotting Club and B.H. Cycling Club are combining next Sunday, 7th. April to conduct another Sports Carnival at the…

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Exhibition of Art in College

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 April 1946 · page 3

ABOUT 30 pictures representing the work of members of the Studio of Realist Art in Sydney will shortly be…

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Another Carnival for Sport Princess

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 April 1946 · page 4

Another carnival in aid of the funds of the "Princess of Sport" will be held at the Western Oval on Sunday afternoon. Bodies…

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Music Exhibition for Broken Hill Girl

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 April 1946 · page 8

SYDNEY — The Australian Music Examinations Board has made the following, award as a result of the 1945 examinations:…

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Exhibition Described As Libellous

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 1

CANBERRA. — The "meet Australia" exhibition in London was described as libellous,…

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Sports Council Carnival For Sister Drummond Memorial

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 3

Mr J T Donovan presided over a good attendance of Sports Council delegates and other sporting bodies at the Trades Hall last night. The chairman welcomed…

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