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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

417 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 11 of 21

Country Baseball Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 4

Broken Hill may compete in a country carnival to be held by S.A. Baseball Association in Adelaide during the last week in August…

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Dog and Fowl Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 8

Entries for the second Silver City Poultry and Kennel Club show will close on July 17. It will be held at Western Oval and judges will…

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Fair Weather

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 9 July 1948 · page 2

Although there was a fair north wind, conditions yesterday were pleasant, maximum temperature being 55 degrees. Wednesday night's minimum [?]…

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North Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 July 1948 · page 4

North P. and C. Association will hold a flower show on October 9. This was decided at Tuesday night's meeting…

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Our Athletes Show form

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 July 1948 · page 5

AUSTRALIANS John Treloar and Morris Caraft are making themselves prominent In London athletic events…

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Police Carnival Ball Of 1948

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 14 July 1948 · page 2

For several months preparation have been in progress by members of the local police force, under the leadership of Constable H. Reddington as president…

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Silver City Show Attractions Eight Victorian Choppers Engaged

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 14 July 1948 · page 3

The Silver City Show Committee this year is putting wood-chopping on, on both the first and second days. Mr. Frank Harvy, who has looked after…

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Athletics Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 1

Mr. J. Hood, secretary of the Z.C. and N.B.H. Athletic Club, advises that there will be a meeting of members tonight for the purpose of hearing what…

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Carnival Night at Skating Rink

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 7

Tomorrow night one of the most daring exhibitions of trick and fancy skating ever seen in Broken Hill will be witnessed at the rink,…

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Travis Webber Show Should Be Colorful

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 5

Next week's exhibition of paintings of Travis Webber should be one of the most colorful yet seen here. The show will be opened at the Technical College annexe by Mrs. R. Pitman Hooper on…

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Colorful Art Show Opens Next Week

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 1

Next week's exhibition of paintings by Travis Webber at the Technical College Annexe is expected to prove a colorful display which will appeal to Broken Hill…

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Webber Exhibition of

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 July 1948 · page 5

At 8 o'clock this evening, Mrs. R. Pitman Hooper will open an attractive and colorful exhibition of over 60 paintings by the South Australian artist Travis Webber. The chairman will be…

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Exhibition Of Paintings Opens Tonight Travis Webber's Work

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 20 July 1948 · page 1

An exhibition of about 60 pointing by the South Australian artist Travis Webber will be opened this evening at the Technical College Annexe…

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Travis Webber Exhibition Opened

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 21 July 1948 · page 1

Last night at the Technical College annexe an exhibition of oil and watercolor paintings by Travis Webber was opened by Mrs. R. Pitman Hooper. The…

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Webber Art Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 July 1948 · page 7

Fairly large attendances continued yesterday and today at the Travis Webber Art Exhibition at Technical College Annexe…

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Comments Of Readers Art Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 July 1948 · page 2

To the Editor., Sir.—It is pleasing to note the many cultural advances and advantages being given Broken Hill, and the encouragement…

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Big Show at Port Pirie

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 22 July 1948 · page 1

Probably the largest country show in South Australia will be held at Port Pirie on August 21. All breeds of fowls, bantams, ducks, pigeons, canaries and dogs…

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Dog Trials, Wood Chops for Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 July 1948 · page 3

Sheep dog trials and wood chopping events will be features of Silver City Show to be held on Western Oval ori September 25 and 26. Excellent prizemoney has been…

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Exhibition Of Paintings Pleases Visitors

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 27 July 1948 · page 1

All citizens should try to make a special effort to see the 60 paintings by Travis Webber now on view at the Technical College Annexe…

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Webber Art Show Most Colorful; Closes

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 July 1948 · page 5

The exhibition of nearly 60 paintings by Travis Webber closes on Friday evening, and citizens who have not yet seen this colorful show are urged to pay a visit to the hall at the Technical College…

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