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Shows & fairs, 1911

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The Bishop and the Show

Guyra Argus · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 1

At the opening of the Newcastle Synod, on Tuesday week, Bishop of Stretch, referring to the time chosen for the Sydney show, said it had…

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The Show Ground

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1911 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Warialda P. & A. Association was held on Friday to consider the proposal to alter the site of the Show Ground…

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The Ashford Fair

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 23 May 1911 · page 4

The above function, in aid of the Presbyterian Manse fund and Bukkulla School of Arts, eventuated here on Friday and Saturday, 12th and 13th…

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Brisbane National Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 29 May 1911 · page 3

The 36th annual price schedule of the Coronation show to be held at Bowen Park, Brisbane. 7th to 12th August, is now ready, and advance…

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Queensland National Exhibition

Guyra Argus · Thursday 1 June 1911 · page 7

The above Exhibition takes place at Brisbane from the 7th to 12th August and a copy of the Schedule is to hand which may be seen at this…

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Sydney Sheep Fair

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 5 June 1911 · page 2

Attention was drawn in our advertising columns last issue relative to the Sydney Annual Stud Sheep Fair, to be held on July [?], 4, and 6,…

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Guyra Show Society

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 5 June 1911 · page 2

A well-attended committee meeting of the local Show Society was held on Wednesday last, Mr. A. W. Everett presiding…

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Sydney Sheep Fair

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 June 1911 · page 4

Attention is directed to an advertisement in our columns relative to the Sydney Stud Sheep Fair, to be held on July 3, 4, and 6,…

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Polo Carnival. Beautiful Weather. Some Exciting and Interesting Play

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 June 1911 · page 4

The annual polo carnival, under the auspices of the Glen Innes Polo Club opened on the local racecourse on Tuesday in ideal weather, although a…

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Brisbane Show

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 10 June 1911 · page 3

The 36th annual prize schedule of the Coronation Show, to be held in Boweh Park, Brisbane, from 7th to 12th August, is now ready, and…

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Hospital Carnival

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1911 · page 2

A public meeting was held at the School of Arts on Thursday night to make preliminary arrangements for the annual Carnival. Those present…

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First-glass Pictures Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 12 June 1911 · page 2

Notwithstanding the [?]terous state of the weather on Saturday, night a good audience assembled at the local skating to view one…

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Off to the Lady Dudley Polo Cup Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 12 June 1911 · page 2

The Glen [?]ed Polo Club will be represented at the [?]y Cup comp[?]--[?]ch opens in Sydney on June 26--by Messrs. Fred White,…

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National Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 19 June 1911 · page 2

The champion wood chops in connection with the Coronation Show to be held at Bowen Park, Brisbane, will be competed for on Saturday…

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Local Picture Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 19 June 1911 · page 2

During last week the picture show, which to run in connection with the local skating rink, was well patronised, and all those who availed…

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Agricultural Society

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1911 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the committee of the Agricultural Society was held on Saturday last, when there was a large attendance of members, th[?]…

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Coronation Day. Hospital Carnival

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1911 · page 2

THURSDAY next, Coronation Day, will be observed as a close holiday in Tenterfield, as well as in every other part of the British dominions. The…

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New Show Pavilion. Competitive Designs. Mr. Mitchell Successful

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1911 · page 2

AT the meeting of the local Agricultural Society on Saturday, 5 competitive plans were submitted for the prize of £10 offered by the Society…

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Brisbane National Coronation Show

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 June 1911 · page 7

Fine Arts.—The Coronation Show of the National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland should be rich in exhibits in the Fine…

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Butter Exhibition

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1911 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The first Butter Exhibition organised was held in Sydney yesterday, and proved of great educational value. A large number of factory managers were…

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