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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

386 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 16 of 20

Sport Events At The Show Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 September 1951 · page 3

Features for the second day of the Silver City Show tomorrow will include sheepdog trials, cycling, and novelty ring events…

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Silver City Show Big Success Large Crowd Sees Varied Fine Display

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 September 1951 · page 12

Excellent weather prevailed today for the first day of the 1951 Jubilee Silver City Show at the Memorial Oval. The showground, which has been a hive of industry this week, had a gala appearance for the function, which drew practically…

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Show Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 1

Two spectacular accidents were witnessed on the opening day of the Show. A large sedan cor owned…

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Exhibition Of Art By Children

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 2

The district, inspector ol schools (Mr. P. K. Perrett) announces that a Children's Art Exhibition will be held…

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Accidents at Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 2

There were no serious accidents at the Silver City Show over the week-end. On Saturday afternoon a…

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Show Takings £675 For The Two Days

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 8

Over 6000 patrons attended the first day of the Silvery City Show on Saturday, when the gate takings were over £500. This was a better first day attendance than last year, but well below the record first day gate. Weather conditions spoilt…

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Far West Children's Art Exhibition

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 25 September 1951 · page 1

The District Inspector of Schools. Mr. P. K. Perrett. announces that a Children's Art Exhibition will be held in Broken…

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After Show Clean-Up

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 25 September 1951 · page 5

The big job of cleaning up the Western Oval after the Show began yesterday. A large team of workers worked…

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Oval Clean Up After the Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 September 1951 · page 4

A large team of men worked until 7 o'clock last evening cleaning up the Memorial Oval after the Silver City Show. As well as the jumps,…

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North School Flower Show

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 26 September 1951 · page 1

The North School Flower Show on October 13 will be opened by the Mayor (Ald. W. Riddiford). Entries will be judged by Mr. G…

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Church Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 September 1951 · page 3

St. Philip's and St. James' Church of England fair will be held at the New Masonic Hall on Thursday, October…

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Kiwis to Show Here

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 September 1951 · page 12

The Kiwl Theatrical Syndicate in conjunction with J. C. Williamson Pty. Ltd., will present a two week…

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Flower Show On October 13

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 September 1951 · page 2

The North Broken Hill Parents and Citizens' Allocation will hold this year's Spring Flower and Vegetable Show in conjunction with a fete on October 13…

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Technical College: Film Show Tomorrow

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 27 September 1951 · page 1

Members of the public are invited to tomorrow night's free screening of three interesting films, two…

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U.s. Show of Austn. Flowers

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 September 1951 · page 9

New York, An exhibit of Australian wildflowers, never before seen in the US, will be shown at…

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Kiwis To Show In Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 2

During two weeks here, the Kiwis will present three revues—"Benghazi," "Tripoli," and "Alamein"—at the Crystal Theatre, commencing on October 13…

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Hypnotist In Local Show "My Sugar Daddy"

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 4

Lionel Reade, Hypnotist and Psychic Interpreter, will be the star attraction at the Town Hall on Friday night, October 5. This…

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Local Athletes Fou Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 September 1951 · page 1

A party of 21 boys and girls from Broken Hill primary schools will leave next Saturday on the Comet to participate in the Combined Primary School Athletic…

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Local Athletes for Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 September 1951 · page 7

A party of 21 boys and girls from Broken Hill primary schools will leave next Saturday on the Comet to participate in the Combined Primary School Athletic…

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Wild Life Film Show at College

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 September 1951 · page 8

A programme of educational films was received with enthusiasm by a large audience (predominantly youthful) at the Technical College last night…

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