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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

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Lakes Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1950 · page 5

Arrangements for the aquatic carnival1 to be held on the Zinc Lakes on March 5 will be discussed at a meeting of the Zinc Committee…

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Badge Show Next Week

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1950 · page 2

The quarterly badge show under the auspices of the Barrier Industrial Council will be held next Week, beginning with the night…

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Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 1

The Trades Hall presented a scene of activity today as unionists collected badges for tomorrow's quarterly show or paid their…

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Zinc Lakes Popular Training For Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 1

The Zinc Corporation lakes yesterday were a popular spot when many residents taking advantage of the opportunity offered when the lakes were…

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Town Card Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 6

The town card show commenced at midnight last night and members of affiliated unions are not permitted to start work today at any establishment…

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Lakes Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 27 February 1950 · page 3

With 14 entries in the men's sculling event at the Zinc Lakes water carnival to be held next Sunday afternoon keen sport is expected. In the women's title…

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Zinc Lakes Carnival Arrangements

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 6

The Zine-N.B.H. Lakes Carnival Committee held a meeting on Sunday night at the Palace Hotel and the nominations for the Ladles' and…

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Water Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 3

Transport to the Gala Carnival at the Zinc Lakes on Sunday has been arranged by the committee. Bus operators will commence a round the city route…

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Youth Wins Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 1

Seventeen-year-old Alan Hosking eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hocking, of 185 Chloride Street, has been awarded a public…

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Memorial Oval Carnival

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 3

The Chief Secretary's Department has granted permission to the committee of the Broken Hill War Memorial Oval Fund to conduct a…

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"Dog And Trumpet" For Exhibition In Australia

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 3

Known the world over as the trade mark of "His Master's Voice." Francis Barraud's famous original oil painting of the dog and trumpet left England on…

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Fun Fair to Aid Oval Funds

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 5

The Chief Secretary's Department has granted permission to the committee of the Broken Hill War Memorial Oval to conduct a carnival at the rear of the…

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Carnival at Zinc Lakes Tomorrow's Gala Program

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 1

Tomorrow the Zinc-N.B.H. Lakes Carnival Committee will put into effect its scheduled program of aquatic sports at the Zinc Lakes. One…

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Opening Carnival at Twin Lakes a Big Success

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 3

The initial carnival staged by the Zinc Aquatic Club at the Zinc twin lakes yesterday was an outstanding success, several thousand people attending during the day and evening sessions. An estimate…

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Minister To See Mildura Air Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 1

The Minister for Air (Mr. White will; attend the Mildura Aerial Pageant to be conducted by Mildura Rotary Club at the aerodrome on Saturday March 18…

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Crowds Flock To Carnival At Zinc Lakes Crosbie Morrison's Interesting Talk

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 1

A varied program of aquatic sporting events at the Zinc Lakes yesterday was watched by more than 3,000 citizens; who sought relaxation and relief from summery conditions in the cool, green setting of the lakes…

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No Marquee, so No Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 1

Because of the non-arrival of a marquce, a carnival which was to have been held at the rear of the Grand Hotel last night had to be…

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Variety Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 12

Black and White Vanities will be presented at the Tivoli tomorrow night by members of Variety Revue Co. New entertainment has…

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Memorial Oval Fund Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 6

The carnival which was to have been held at the rear of the Grand Hotel on Monday night was postponed because of the non arrival of some of the…

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Schultz — Junior Champion Success In Tasmanian Cycling Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 3

Devonport, March 7.—F. Schultz won the all-round junior cycling championship at the Australia titles carnival here. Sehultz gained a…

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