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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

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North Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 5

The autumn flower show of the North Parents and Citizens' Association will be held at the school tomorrow week…

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Carnival at Zinc Lakes

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 March 1950 · page 8

The Zinc Lakes will not be open to the public tomorrow because of the boggy nature of the ground after recent rains…

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A Witty Play New Repertory Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 27 March 1950 · page 1

Opening their 1950 season last night at the Theatrette, members of the Broken Hilt Repertory Society presented the witty…

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Zinc Sports Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 8

World professional running champion, Barney Ewell, will appear at the Silver City Gift carnival of the Zinc-N.B.H.C. Athletic Club on the Zinc Oval on Sunday, April 23. The club finalised arrangements with Ewell last week and he will arrive here on April 22 by plane…

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Championship Dog Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 29 March 1950 · page 6

On Easter Sunday, April 9, the newly formed Broken Hill Dog Club will hold its first championship show. It will be held on the…

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The Gaieties Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 March 1950 · page 5

The "Gaieties Vaudeville Company" will present tonight at the Tivoli their latest production, "High Steppin!" The show has a…

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North Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 March 1950 · page 8

The North Parents and Citizens' Association will stage its annual Autumn Flower Show at the North School on Saturday. The show will consist of four sections-dahlias, zinnias, cut flowers…

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Longden in Exhibition Ride at Caulfield

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 6

Melbourne, March 30. —Johnny Longden will ride Beau Gem in an exhibition gallop between the Trial First Division and the Riversdale…

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North School Flower Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 6

Intending exhibitors at the North Parents and Citizens' Association autumn flower show tomorrow are reminded that entries…

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Gaieties Best Show "High Steppin'" At Tivoli

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 4

On Wednesday night at the Tivoli the Gaieties show "High Steppin'" was acclaimed by the audience as being the best local show seen here for some…

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North School Autumn Flower Show Exhibition of Blooms Today

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 5

At the North School this afternoon the North School Parents and Citizens Association will hold its autumn flower show. With the recent rains to improve…

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Thousands Flock to Sydney Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 2

Sydney.—An early threat of poor weather failed to check city and country "cousins" from pouring into the Showground today for the first day of Sydney's "bigger than ever" Royal Easter…

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Judging Commences In Easter Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 1

Sydney, March 31. —Judging in fat cattle, agricultural products, bacon and cheese, began at the Royal Easter Show today. The show will be open to the…

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Queen's Rug On Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 8

MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT inspects a rug made by Queen Mary as it is unpacked for display at the headquarters of the English Speaking Union in New York. Queen Mary donated the rug for sate in America to raise dollars for Britain…

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Champion Cyclists For Carnival 100 Nominations For Easter Events

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 6

Cycling stars will be seen in action in the annual two-day carnival to be held at the Zinc Oval on Good Friday and Easter Sunday for which about…

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Marshall's Great Triumph In U.S. Carnival Smashes Two More World Records

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 3 April 1950 · page 1

Newhaven, Connecticut, April2.—Twenty year old Australian swimming star John Marshall has smashed two more world records. He has set new world times of 4 minutes 31.2 seconds for the 440 yards freestyle and 4 minutes 29.5 seconds…

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Pedestrian Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 6

Matters in connection with the Silver City Gift Carnival were discussed at a meeting of the ZincN.B.H.C. Athletic Club last night…

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Red Cross Show At Mrs. A. R. West's Home

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 5

The Variety Revue Company presented a a how entitled "Naughty Nineties" at Mrs. A. R. West's home last Saturday evening, It was broken up into units…

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Menzies Hints at Red Show-down

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 1

Launceston.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) hinted last night at a show-down with Communists before Christmas. Addressing the Launceston…

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Zinc Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 7

Champion riders from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Tasmania will compete at the cycling carnival to be held at the Zinc…

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