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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

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Wore beard to show she was boss

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 June 1951 · page 4

CAIRO: Some time ago when I compiled a list of the great characters in history I was rebuked by the women for making them all men. I should, of course, have…

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Fine Exhibits at C.w.a. Art Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 June 1951 · page 12

The Country Women's Association staged its annual wool and handicraft exhibition in the New Masonic Hall today. The exhibition, which…

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Skill and Taste at Cwa Show

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 9

The C.W.A. annual wool and handicraft exhibition was opened at the New Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon by the president of the West Darling Pastoralists'…

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St. James Ladies Guild Spring Show On October 5

Western Grazier · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 1

At the June meeting of the St. James' Church of England Ladies Guild Wilcannia, further arrangements were made for the annual effort. The…

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North-Western Small Farmer Bred Grand Champion of Jubilee Sheep Show

Western Grazier · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 3

A small north-western farmer with a flock of less than 3,000 sheep bred the grand champion ram at the Sydney Jubilee Sheep Show this week. He…

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Fair Day s Work Is Wanted

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 July 1951 · page 1

At a conference between the M.M.A. and W.I.U. this afternoon it was alleged by WIU delegates that two…

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Form Talk on Horses for Cup Carnival

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 July 1951 · page 8

It can be said on reviewing the nominations for this year's Silver City Cup Carnival, that on no previous occasion has such a wide area of territory been represented in the entries From Port Augusta, through Adelaide to Melbourne and…

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National Service Call-ups: Youths Show Preference for Air Force and Navy

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 3 July 1951 · page 1

Canberra, July 2.—More than one third of the 40,000 youths now registered for national service had indicated their desire to serve in the Navy and Air Force, said the Minister for National Service, Mr. Holt, in the House of Representatives…

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S. A. Baseball Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 July 1951 · page 12

There was further discussion on the Country Carnival in Adelaide at the Baseball Association's meeting…

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Quiz Not Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 July 1951 · page 6

London, July 4.—Stratford-on-Avon Corporation complains that radio quizmaster Wilfred Pickles has been unfair. Pickes conducts the…

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In Adelaide for show

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 July 1951 · page 9

MISS MARIE LAWTON (top) and Miss June Daunt arrived in Adelaide today to join the "New Midnight…

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Draw for Bookmakers' Stands at Cup Carnival

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 9 July 1951 · page 3

Draw for bookmakers' stands at the Silver City Racing Club's Cup Carnival will take place at the Exchange Building at 12 noon tomorrow (Tuesday)…

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Dog Show Postponed

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 July 1951 · page 11

Owing to inability to get a judge the Broken Hill Dog Club has applied for permission from the RAS to…

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Local Race Carnival Big Success

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 July 1951 · page 3

The Jubilee Carnival of the Silver City Racing Club concluded on Saturday was the most successful held since the boom days of racing before World War 1. In…

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She'll Be Busy at the Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 July 1951 · page 2

BELAIR (S.A.) HORSEWOMAN, Miss Bettyann Sutherland, has her hands full preparing for this year's Royal Show in September. She has entered her three horses (including a mother and daughter) and also her Dalmatian. They are from left-Sparkling (four years), Precise (aged), Heather Brae (aged), and…

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Britain bred pride of the show rings

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 July 1951 · page 4

LONDON: The greatest triumph of the Royal Show is that it provides the happiest example of…

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Happy Day Kindergarten Fair

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 July 1951 · page 3

The Happy Day Kindergarten Fair was held in the New Masonic Hall on Tuesday. It was opened by the Mayor Aid Riddiford. who spoke on the advantages…

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Show Covers S. A. Hills

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 July 1951 · page 1

Adelaide—Hills residente wakened in a white world today. Falls of snow during the night were followed by others early this morning. Old residents said they…

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McDonald Shades Clay In Grand Contest First Class Exhibition Of Thrill-Packed Fighting At Tivoli

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 23 July 1951 · page 4

Mickey McDonald (9.10 1/4) defeated lightweight contender Alfie Clay (9.13) at the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday night by a narrow points margin after twelve rounds of non-stop, thrill-packed fighting. Much of the action took place on the ropes…

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Dog Show Next Month

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 26 July 1951 · page 5

A champion dog show will be held on August 12, and [?] South Australian rules, and it is particularly important that as many entries be received as possible…

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