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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 18 of 20

All Fair Is Speedy

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 October 1951 · page 1

Caulfield.—A.[?] Fair easily won the filles' section of the Debutante Stakes this afternoon. The time was 47½…

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Flower Show, Marching at North Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 October 1951 · page 5

The inter-house marching contest at the North School P. and C. Association's flower show and fete on Saturday was won by Patterson House…

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Antique Silver for Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 October 1951 · page 6

Many people answered the last-minute call for more silver for tonight's special exhibition in the Art Gallery. As a result, Chere will be a feast for all visitors…

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Flower Show Results

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 16 October 1951 · page 1

Results of roses in section A in yesterday's results of the North School flower show were incorrect. The results of those particular…

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V.m. C. A. Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 October 1951 · page 9

The Y.M.C.A. fair will be hjeld at the New Masonic Hall tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. J. Prider will officially…

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Art Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 October 1951 · page 2

Mr. O. F. Fry, of the Zinc Corporation Ltd., will be chairman at tonight's official opening by the Mayor (Aid. W. F. Riddiford) of the Citizens' Jubilee Art Exhibition. The exhibition will be…

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Chicket Team for Carnival

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 October 1951 · page 12

The Barrier District Cricket League has decided to send a team to Sydney for ithe Country Week Carnival…

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New Austin on Show

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 October 1951 · page 6

London, October 17.— Among brand new cars featured in the British motor show opening on October 17,…

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Local Y.M.C.A. Conducts Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 October 1951 · page 9

The annual Y.M.C.A. Fair was opened in the New Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon by Mrs. J. Prider. A most decorative note was struck by the imaginatively built…

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Pet Show at Burke Ward

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 October 1951 · page 8

Approximately £300 was raised at the annual Burke Ward School pet show, held in the school grounds on Wednesday afternoon. Refreshment stalls were…

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Kiwis In Bright Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 October 1951 · page 2

Lavish costuming and scenery was a striking feature of the hilarious fast-moving second Kiwi revue, "Tripoli," which commenced its four night's season at the Crystal Theatre last night. The Kiwis, who seem to…

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Kiwis In Bright Show

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 October 1951 · page 2

Lavish costuming and scenery was a striking feature of the hilarious fast-moving second Kiwi revue, "Tripoli," which commenced its four night's season at the Crystal Theatre last night. The Kiwis, who seem to…

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School Pet Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 October 1951 · page 10

The Central School pet show, to be opened by Mr. W. Gall, of Langawirra Station, will be held in the…

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Social Happenings "Flare Path" Is Bright Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 October 1951 · page 8

The Repertory Society's final play for the year ("Flare Path," by Terance Rattigan) was staged at the Theatrette, Railway Town, on Sunday night to a larger than usual first-night audience. Produced and stage…

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Secret Sound Contest Fair Says Director

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 October 1951 · page 8

Sydney—The charge that the Palmolive "secret sound" radio contest was unfair was hotly denied by Mr. J. Langley, managinging director of Colgate-Palmolive Ltd…

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Champion Awards at Final Kennel Show

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 October 1951 · page 7

The season of dog shows for 1951 was concluded on Sunday with the Silver City Poultry and Kennel Club championship show at the Turf Oval. Mr. R. B. Irwin, of Adelaide, was the judge The wind up of all clubs…

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All Fair Is Very Smart

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 3 November 1951 · page 6

Fillies do not claim a very imposing record in the Maribyrnong Plate, but with All Fair and Moonlit to represent them the "ladies"…

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Sunday's Show Concludes Dog Season

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 3 November 1951 · page 5

The season of dog shows for 1951 concluded Sunday with the S.C.P. & Kennel Club Championship Show at the Turf Oval. Mr. R. B. Irwin was the judge from Adelaide There was [?]uite a lot of new exhibitors…

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Mcculloch St. Fair

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 November 1951 · page 8

The McCulloch Street Ladies' Guild lair was a success. The convenors of stalls were—…

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Badge Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 November 1951 · page 5

The quarterly badge and town card show, under the auspices of the Barrier Industrial Council will be held…

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