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Shows & fairs, 1909

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Guyra Show Committee

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 4

A meeting of the committee was held on Wednesday afternoon. Present--President A. W. Everett (in the chair), Messrs. Wickerson, Dutton,…

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P. and A. Association. the Annual Show

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 4

A meeting of the general committee of the above association was held at the School of Arts on Thursday, when Mr. R. T. Vyner presided…

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The Coming Show. Show Privileges

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1909 · page 2

The privileges in connection with the forthcoming Show were submitted to auction on Saturday last by Mr. Ray. Doolin, when the bidding was spirited,…

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Show Privileges

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 February 1909 · page 4

The sale of the privileges in connection with the Glen Innes Show aroused interest and drew forth spirited bidding on Saturday last…

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Our Show

Guyra Argus · Tuesday 16 February 1909 · page 1

As we are going to press our Show Carnival is commencing with every prospect of a successful time. We hope the…

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Show Snaps

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 4

Mr. Judd is coming, with his string of jumpers. Eroni's high-jumping horses, renowned all over Australia, will be…

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Show Notes

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 2

INTENDING exhibitors are finally reminded that entries close with the Secretary (Mr. F. W. Hoskin) to morrow (Saturday)…

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The Carnival of the Sea

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 6

It was Jules Janin, the eminent French writer, who first called the lobster "the marine Cardinal," referring to its red shell, although…

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Brief Mention. Show Entries

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 2

Close to-morrow (Saturday). The selection of the Australian Eleven has not given general satisfaction. Excellent entries received for the…

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Guyra Show. Heavy Rain Interfered. Tree Struck by Lightning. Narrow Escapes

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 5

The fifth annual show of the Guyra P. and A. Society opened on Tuesday. There was a good attendance, something like, £32 being taken…

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Tamworth Show

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 6

The Tamworth Show on 23rd, 24th, and 25th of this month promises to be as attractive to the general, public as any of its predecessors. In…

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Armidale Annual Show

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 4

At a meeting of the ground committee of the P, and A. Association on Thursday morning, Mr. B. T. Yyner presiding, space was allotted for the…

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Guyra P. & A. Association. Annual Show. Officials

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 3

President: Mr. A. W. Ererett; VicePresidents: Messrs. H. M. Croft, A. K, Cameron, and W.. Willis. Secretary: Mr. P. N. Stevenson; Hon…

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Stanthorpe Show

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 2

THE above Show took place on Thursday and Friday last, under most, favorable weather conditions. The attendance was not large on the opening day, but on the…

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Guyra Show

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 3

THE above Show took place on Tuesday and Wednesday last under adverse weather conditions. The Show was opened by the Minister for Lands…

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Show Snaps

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 4

Entries close on Saturday. Mr. F. J. Thomas, M.L.A., will officially open the show. The "Examiner's" catalogue will…

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For the Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 4

A number of Mt. Mitcheif residents intend visiting Glen Innes show this year, and trust it will be a success…

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The Coming Show. Big Entries Received

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 2

THE entries, which were received for the Tenlerfield Show up to the time of closing on Saturday night, number about 2700, and are a presage of a very highly…

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The Lion of the Fair

Guyra Argus · Thursday 25 February 1909 · page 5

[?]bil Wollaston was a romantic young lady. Her reading, when she had time to spare for such a frivolous occupation, was mostly concerned with the deeds of…

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Tamworth Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 4

The annual show was opened at Tamworth on Tuesday in fine weather. The exhibition, generally speaking, was very good, although a falling off in…

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