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Shows & fairs, 1912

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The National Association's 37th Annual Show. Latest Improvements and Special Attractions

Guyra Argus · Thursday 11 July 1912 · page 2

THOSE attractions which ordinarily attach to the Annual Show at Bowen Park, Brisbane, are so well known to regular patrons and readers of press reports that it is almost…

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Polo Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 15 July 1912 · page 2

The Qui[?]di Polo carnival commences on Monday, August 5, when the following team will take part:-- Sydney A and B, M[?]brook A…

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Coming Brisbane Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 15 July 1912 · page 2

The closing of live stock entries on Thursday night indicates that the coming show will far eclipse any previous ones in these particular…

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The Royal Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 15 July 1912 · page 4

The prize money in the dairy section for the next Royal Show is Sydney has been increased by £160, the principal class to benefit by the…

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The Army Fair

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 16 July 1912 · page 2

The Salvation Army's Annual Fair commences on Monday evening next. This effort means a lot of hard work and great…

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Royal Sydney Horse Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 18 July 1912 · page 6

[?] for the Here [?] takes place on Saturday, [?] at the showground, are [?] very freely. A few months back it…

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The Army Fair

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 2

Assuredly in these days there is no dearth of bazaars, fairs, sales of work, and such like fes[?]vities to open in the cause of religion…

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The Brisbane Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 22 July 1912 · page 3

T[?] attractions which ordinarily to annual Show at Bowen Park, Brisbane are so we in we to regular patroas and readers…

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Salvation Army Fair

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 23 July 1912 · page 3

The Salvation Army in Inverell must have felt a degree of satisfaction last night, when, not with standing the threatening aspect of…

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Skating Carnival

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 23 July 1912 · page 3

Notwithstanding the some what cold nights, the attendance at the Imperial Skating Rink continues to increase, and, as was but natural, the initial…

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Guyra P., A., and H. Association

Guyra Argus · Thursday 1 August 1912 · page 2

A MEETING of the Grounds Committee was held at the Show Ground yesterday, Mr. A. W. Everett presiding. It was decided (1) to place two…

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Guild Fair Concert

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 August 1912 · page 4

On Tuesday night last the Church Women's Guild held a concert in Trinity Hall, and considering the unpropituous weather conditions there…

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

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 3 August 1912 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the above Association was held on Thursday afternoon, when there were present—Messrs. H. W. Curtis (chair),…

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Brisbane Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 5 August 1912 · page 2

We are informed by the secretary that the trotting entries are the best ever received for any. Brisbane Exhibition. Its -number of the entries…

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Polo Carnival

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 August 1912 · page 3

The annual Quirindi Polo Carnival commenced on Monday in bad weather. Progress made at the end of Tuesday's play was:—Glen Innes:…

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Skating Carnival

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 August 1912 · page 2

The grand skating carnival, which is to take place at the Imperial Rink to-morrow evening, is exciting the interest and curiosity…

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Skating Carnival

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 13 August 1912 · page 2

The grand skating carnival, arranged by Messrs. Johnston Bros. for last Saturday evening, was postponed until Thursday evening…

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Sydney Show and Good Friday. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 August 1912 · page 4

The Provincial Synod of the Church of England carried a unanimous motion protesting against holding the show on Good Friday…

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The National Exhibition

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1912 · page 4

BRISBANE, Thursday.—The National Exhibition at Brisbane was opened by the Governor-General yesterday, in the presence of a record gathering. Central Queensland…

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The Easter Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1912 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The provincial synod of the church of England carried a manimous protest against the holding of the R. A. Show on Good Friday…

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