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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

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Great Britain's Latest Engineering and Industrial Equipment on Show at London Exhibition

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 28 July 1948 · page 1

Some of the latest engineering and industrial equipment being made in Great Britain today was seen at the "Engineering and Industrial Equipment" Exhibition at the Horticultural Hall. Westminster: London. You can fire away at soldering…

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Travis Webber Art Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 July 1948 · page 2

Last night a group of visitors at the Travia Webber art show in the Technical College annexe animatedly discussed thia artist's work, comparing his pictures with those of other artists whose works have appeared in recent exhibitions. A proud owner of a new picture invited all to"Come and see my picture,"…

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Warterfall Carnival for Rink and Palais

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 28 July 1948 · page 3

On Friday night the Skating Rink and Palais de Danse will combine in the presentation of a brilliant Waterfall Carnival. Attractions will be conducted…

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Art Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 July 1948 · page 5

Tonight will be the last full evening session of the Travis Webber exhibition of paintings at the Technical College Annexe. Citizens who have not yet seen…

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Interest in Travis Webber Exhibition

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 29 July 1948 · page 3

Interest is being maintained in the Travis Webber exhibition at the Technical College Annexe. Visitors have been unstinting in their praise of many…

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Art Exhibition Closes Today

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 30 July 1948 · page 3

Citizens have their last chance today of viewing the exhibition of paintings by Travis Webber. The pictures are hung in the hall at the Technical College…

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Poultry Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 July 1948 · page 6

Silver City Poultry and Kennel Club will hold a show on the Western Oval on Sunday. There are 800 exhibits for the…

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Dog, Poultry Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 July 1948 · page 3

A championship show will be conducted by Silver City Poultry and Kennel Club at Western Oval tomorrow. Entries are well up to…

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Smoky Dawson In Rodeo Show Next Week

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 31 July 1948 · page 1

Showing here next week will be the Stan Gill rodeo and circus. The show arrived yesterday from Mildura and will be showing here for at least a week…

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Poultry and Dog Show Western Oval Tomorrow

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 31 July 1948 · page 8

The Silver City Poultry and Kennel Club will be staging another fine championship show tomorrow at the Western Oval…

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Exhibition of Photographic Art

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 August 1948 · page 4

An exhibition of photographic art will be held at the Technical College annexe on August 24, 25 and 26…

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Henley Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 5 August 1948 · page 1

London. August 4.—Twenty-seven nations will compete for seven titles in a four-day rowing carnival opening at Henley tomorrow. The United States'…

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Thomas Street Floral Fair

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 5 August 1948 · page 3

The Thomas Street Ladies' Guild held its monthly meeting on August 2. The ladies of the various stalls are busily preparing for the Floral Fair to be held…

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Town Card Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 5 August 1948 · page 3

Union secretaries are reminded that all clear lists must be in at the B.I.C. office by 5 p.m. Monday next…

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Gay Carnival Atmosphere At Orphanage Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 9 August 1948 · page 4

Flashing streamers, gay coloured ballcons and the sounds of amusing toy trumpets and whistles lent a spirit of carnival galety to the annual Orphanage…

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Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 August 1948 · page 3

Barrier Industrial Council will hold its quarterly badge show next week. The show, will commence will…

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The Police Carnival Ball

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 3

Recognised for many years as the meat brilliant and colorful function of the dancing season, the annual Police Carnival Ball will be held at the Palais…

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British Motor Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 1

London, July 10.—Britain's first postwar motor show will be held in London at the end of October. It will attract unusual Interest, but in essence it will…

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Carnival Night at Rink and Palais

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 3

On Friday night the Skating Rink and Palais de Danse will combine in the presentation of a night or carnival, embracing on…

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Rodeo Show for Police Boys' Club

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 5

Stan Gill's rodeo, after a most successful season, closes after to-night's performance at Gladstone Flat. The show tonight is in aid…

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