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Shows & fairs, 1909

206 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 11

Royal Agricultural Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 April 1909 · page 4

Dear Sir,-- As usual I visited the Royal Agricultural Show on Good Friday, and had a good stroll around the grounds…

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Official Opening of the Show

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 April 1909 · page 4

The show was declared open by Lord Dudley, who was accompanied by the Countess of Dudley and their two daughters…

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Good Friday at the Show. Estimated Attendance, 71,000

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 April 1909 · page 4

Record Good Friday Gate—£3417. Good Friday of last year was a wet day, without one fine streak to offer encouragement to the public. In the…

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Our Special [?] Illustrated Report. SYDNEY R.A.S. Easter Show the Royal Easter Show, 1909. Record Total of Entries, 7000. Horse Entries, 1100. CATTLE, 900. Five District Societies' Exhibits. a Magnificent Display

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 April 1909 · page 3

To the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales is due the credit of saying that the Royal Easter Show of 1909, in several essential and…

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Methodist Flower Show. a Successful Function

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 24 April 1909 · page 3

As far as the opening session of the annual Chrysanthemum Show and Fancy Fair is concerned, the promoters clashed with the arrange…

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Carnival of Misery. New York, March 5

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 28 April 1909 · page 6

The inauguration of President Taft will be memorable for the number of cases of pneumonia, bronchitis, and influenza due to yesterday's…

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Empire Day. Hospital Carnival

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 2

A MEETING of delegates of the various Friendly Societies and other bodies in connection with the Hospital Carnival on Empire Day was held at the School…

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The National Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 4

Though the red [?] week in connection with the Glen Junes P. and A. Society is yet some time ahead, the powers dominating the destinies of…

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Moree Show

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1909 · page 2

The Moree Show held last week was the most successful ever held in that district. The number of entries exceeded the previous record by 700…

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Agricultural Society

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1909 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee of the above was held on Saturday last, when there were present: Messrs. A. M. White (President), J. H. and W. Reid,…

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Empire Day. Hospital Carnival

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1909 · page 2

MOST of the towns in the British Empire intend holding some demonstration on Monday next, 24th instant, to impress upon the rising generation the growth…

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Hospital Carnival

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Monday 24 May 1909 · page 2

The great attraction of the day will be the annual Hospital Sports Carnival and procession, which will take place on the Show ground, extensive preparations…

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Hospital Carnival. a Huge Success

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 28 May 1909 · page 2

The great event of the day was the Hospital Carnival and Sports in aid of the funds of the local Hospital. Notwithstanding adverse weather conditions…

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A and N E P, A, and H. Association. Annual Meeting

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 2 June 1909 · page 4

The annual meeting of the above Association was held on Monday afternoon, when there was a large and representative attendance of members…

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Brisbane Show

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 3

The great Jubilee Carnival to be held from 7th to 21st August, under the auspices of the National Agricultural and Industrial Association, at…

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Brisbane Jubilee Show

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 8 June 1909 · page 4

The great Jubilee Carnival to be opened by His Excellency the Governor General (Earl Dudley) to cover a period of two weeks from 7th to 21st August…

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Catholic Fair

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 11 June 1909 · page 3

On Monday night a dance was held in the Town Hall in connection with the in aid of the St. Patrick's Church building fund. The…

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A. and N. E. P., A., and H. Association. Election of Officers

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 3

The first meeting of the new committee of the above association was held on Thursday afternoon, Mr. R. T. Vyner presiding over an attendance of…

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Hospital Carnival

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 14 June 1909 · page 2

A public meeting was held at the School of Arts on Wednesday night to make arrangements for the annual sporting carnival in aid of the…

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