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Shows & fairs, 1911

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Fair at Kelly's Gully

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 21 August 1911 · page 2

A most successful fair in aid of the Church of England funds was opened in the Railway Hall on Wednesday afternoon, and continued on that and…

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Pitt-street Horderns Spring Show

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 21 August 1911 · page 5

At this time of the year 'tis the poet's delight to muse on Spring, and all the gracious evidences of what is considered the most perfect season of…

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Ross Hill Sunday School. Fair and Sale Op Work

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 22 August 1911 · page 5

The Fair and Sale of Work. held in aid of the Ross Hill Sunday School in the Town Hall on Tuesday aud Wednesday last eventuated with very…

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The Tourist. Fair France

Guyra Argus · Thursday 24 August 1911 · page 4

Those who would visit the Hebrides before the opening of the tourist traffic will have rich and varied experiences. The steamers run "weather…

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Skuthorp's Buck Jumping Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 28 August 1911 · page 2

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, of Sept. 7, 8, and 9, Skuthorp's famous buckjumping show will appear in Glen Innes, while on…

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DISASTROUS [?] at a Picture Show. Twenty Five [?] Lost. London

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 28 August 1911 · page 4

[?] expi[?]tion [?] a moving picture show, [?]. Twenty-five [?], their lives during the [?] round…

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Agricultural Society

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1911 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the above Society was hold on Satin day last, when there was a large attendance of members, Mr. C. W. Smith (President) being in…

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Juvenile Skating Carnival

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 29 August 1911 · page 2

The last Carnival of the season will take place at the Rink to-morrow (Wednesday) night when the juveniles will hold sway, a…

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Fatal Picture Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1911 · page 4

LONDON Sunday—An explosion occurred at a moving picture show near Pittsburg (U.S.A.) and as a result 25 persons lost their lives during the panic which ensued…

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Guyra Show Society

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 31 August 1911 · page 4

At a committee meeting, of the above, held on Tuesday, it was decided that the president's action in having the trees planted to endorsed…

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OUR WlRES. Next Empire Exhibition to Be Held in Australia. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 31 August 1911 · page 4

The Imperial Government is favorably disposed towards an Empire Exhibition being held in one of the Australian States…

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Empire Exhibition

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1911 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Imperial Government, it is reported, is favourably disposed towards an Empire Exhibition being held in one of the Australian States…

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Inverell Skating Rink. Juvenile Carnival

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 September 1911 · page 2

The season of the flying wheel for Juveniles closed on Wednesday with a Fancy Dress Carnival at the local Skating Rink. The…

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Horse Parade and Poultry Show

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 6 September 1911 · page 2

A combined meeting of Dumaresq and Bald Knob-Kelly's Plains brauches of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association took place on…

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A Great Day on the Inverell Show Ground. Wednesday, Sept: 13: Cattle Throwing & Tying Contest Old Time Australia

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 September 1911 · page 7

When I think of it my mind goes back to the good old days to where the cattle rush in the far away aud the outlaw bullock breaks from the…

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Missionary Loan Exhibition

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 11 September 1911 · page 5

On Tuesday evening last, 5th inst., after the usual monthly service of the Churchwomen's Guild, held in Holy Trinity Church, those present…

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Commercial Travellers' Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 11 September 1911 · page 2

We would like to see the residents, more especially the members of the hospital committee, rally round the commercial travellers and assist them…

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Skuthorpe's Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 11 September 1911 · page 2

This combination gave three performances here on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights before excellent audiences; while on Saturday…

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Skuthorpe's Buckjumping Show

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 12 September 1911 · page 5

We can confidently recommend to the public of Inverell through the columns of our journal an entertainment such as will be…

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Singleton Show

Guyra Argus · Thursday 14 September 1911 · page 8

Despite the fact that many notable breeders and studs are within approachable distance, the entries in blood stock only totalled 14 as against…

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