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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

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Country Week Tennis Carnival Failure

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 6

SYDNEY.—Although no action was taken, speakers at last night's annual meeting of representatives of country tennis associations…

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Williamsons Buy Settings Of Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 8

NEW YORK, January 9.—The Australian theatrical producer, Mr. E. J. Tait, has bought all the settings and costumes of the…

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Fair Rents Boards Go; New Control

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 2

BY amendments of the National Security (Landlord and Tenant) Regulations, which were recently gazetted, all Fair…

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New Show At Johnson's

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 15 January 1947 · page 3

Tonight at Johnson's Theatre a new show win commence, the main picture being a comedy "Practically Yours." with the support n good thriller "Notorious…

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Abolition Of Fair Rents Boards

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 2

By amendments of National Security (Landlord and Tenant) Regulations which have been gazetted, all Pair Rents Boards were abolished as from…

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Oone's New Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 6

Ann Sheridan and Ronald Reagan play opposite each other at the head of the cast in Ozone's new attraction. "Juke Girl." having its first screenings…

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British Motor Exhibition To Be Held This Year

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 1

So keen is the British motor industry to maintain and steadily increase its production of new automobiles for its home market and its export trade…

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"Happyland" Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 January 1947 · page 6
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There will be a varied programme of attractions at "Happyland" Carnival, which will open at the rear of the Grand Hotel on…

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Early Maps Featured In Australia Day Exhibition

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 18 January 1947 · page 3

Melbourne, January 17.—A collection of early world maps and other articles associated with the first discoveries of Australia will be exhibited in the foyer…

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Local Athletes For S.A. Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 3

Local cyclists and pedestrians will comptee at the big sports carnival to be held at Whyalla on Saturday next and Monday…

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Happyland Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 22 January 1947 · page 2

With transports arriving daily Happyland should be one of the most popular carnivals to visit Broken Hill. Many and varied are the acts billed to appear…

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Carnival Swimmers Expected To Reveal Good Form On

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 January 1947 · page 6

THE Silver City Swimming Club will hold its final swim on Sunday until after the championship carnival on Sunday night, February 2. Interest will centre in the performances of A. Ireland, B. McLaughlin, H. Bevan…

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Country Cricket Carnival In S.A.

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 4

It has been decided to open the S.A. Country Cricket Association's carnival on Monday, March 3, and continue to March 4, 5, 6,…

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Stage Show to Travel by Air

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 2

Sydney, January 22.—The cast of the Tivoli Theatres show will fly to New Zealand by Skymaster on February 12. The company numbering 44 had…

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Johnson's New Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 4

Attractive Barbara Stanwyck heads the cast opposite handsome Robert Cummings in Paramount's new production, "The Bride Wore Boots." which is…

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Miners' Threat To Burn Rodeo Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 January 1947 · page 1

MELBOURN.— Enraged Wonthaggi miners were restrained by Constables R. Morton and J…

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Johnson's Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 4

Showing for the last time at Johnson's Theatre tonight as the main attraction is the Paramount production "The Bride Wore Boots", starring…

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Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 January 1947 · page 3
Also in Barrier Daily Truth

Annual championship swimming carnival of the Silver City League Swimming Club will be held at the Baths on Sunday…

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