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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

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Theatre Show May Be Declared Black

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 July 1946 · page 1

Sydney, July 3.—The Tivoli show "For bidden City" may be declared black by Actors Equity if members tomorrow night reject an application by Elmir Buschma[?]…

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Wool Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 July 1946 · page 4

SYDNEY.—The Australian Wool Boards is endeavoring to arrange a representative wool exhibition at the Royal Easter…

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Judge's Comment On Championship Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 July 1946 · page 8

MR. C. McKenzie, of Melbourne, who judged the L.K.C. Championship Show on June 29 to the general satisfaction of exhibitors, praised the quality of the dogs which came under his notice. Here are his remarks recently to hand:—…

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Poultry and Kennel Club Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 July 1946 · page 5

Arrangements for the Championship Show of the Poultry and Kennel Club to be held on the Western Oval on July 28 are well…

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Souths And Wests Show Poor Form

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 July 1946 · page 4

A POOR display of football was witnessed at the Western Oval last Saturday afternoon, when a weakened South…

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"Show House" In Britain Bought By Australian

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 July 1946 · page 6

LONDON, July 9.—Colonel Arthur C. R. Waite, former racing driver from Australia, has bought the house known as Port…

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"Folies Bergere" At Crystal Theatre; Harry Wren's Bright Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 July 1946 · page 6

WORLD-FAMOUS Parisienne Revue, "Folies Bergere," staged by producer Harry Wren, opened to a crowded house at the Crystal Theatre last night. "Folies Bergere" has everything to make it a well-balanced…

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Silver City Show September 7 and 8

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 11 July 1946 · page 1

The Silver City Show will be held on the Western Oval this year on September 7 and 8. The Committee have Included National Dancing on the…

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New Show to Replace "Folies Bergere"

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 15 July 1946 · page 1

Following the terrific success in Broken Hill Harry Wren, one of Australia's leading producers, will present his original attraction, "Best Bib and Tucker," at the…

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People And Events Bright Frocking And Carnival Spirit At The Orphanage Ball

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 July 1946 · page 7

COLORFUL frocking, bright music, noisemakers and streamers gave the Orphanage Ball held at the Palais de Dance on Tuesday night a carnival atmosphere. About 750 attended, and 50-50 dancing was enjoyed to music supplied toy Dorrie Kenny's orchestra…

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Show Girl And A Show Man

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 July 1946 · page 7

LONDON, July 15.—A tall, smartly-dressed showgirl, Mollie Wood, of Middlesex, stood in the witness box at…

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Harry Wren's Show Curtailed

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 July 1946 · page 1

Owing to the difficulties in playing in Broken Hill on Saturday night next Mr. Harry Wren has found it necessary to curtail…

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Ambitious Plans for Technical College This Year Should Show Greatest Advance Ever

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 18 July 1946 · page 1

The biggest advance ever in the history of the Technical College should be made this year when the plans at present only just beginning to take shape are brought to [?]ruition. Besides having the old munitions annexe building in which to house most of the trades sources the Technical College…

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Ozone's New Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 8

Commencing a season at Ozone Theatre tonight is "Without Love," [?] M-G-M film starring Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn as Pat and…

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Harold Raymond's Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 24 July 1946 · page 3

An entertaining and well-balanced variety show has been arranged by Harold Raymond's musical company, the "Merrymakers" which will be presented…

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Poultry and Kennel Club's Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 July 1946 · page 4

The Poultry and Kennel Club's championship show will be held on the Western Oval on Sunday and promises to be an…

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Poultry and Kennel Club's Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 25 July 1946 · page 6

Given good weather the championship show to be held on the Western Oval next Sunday should be a real success During the afternoon trotting, conducted…

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"Australia At War" Art Exhibition Opening On August 6

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 25 July 1946 · page 1

Broken Hill in the past few months has had a taste of Art in the form of some really good pictures, some of them, such as the Dalgarno "Miners…

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North Junior Fair

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 26 July 1946 · page 5

A fair will be held at the North Juniors' Hall tomorrow afternoon. Many novelties will he presented Proceeds will go to the fund for sending a team…

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Melbourne Plans Big Bowling Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 July 1946 · page 8

Mr. G. P. Thick, a member of the executive of the Victorian Bowling Association, is on a visit to Broken Hill. He is staying at…

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