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Shows & fairs, 1917

388 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 20

Show Points

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 4

Splendid entries have been received for the show, the total exceeding 3000. The cattle sections will be a feature…

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Boxing at the Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 4

"Snowy" Flyan ranks as the leading travelling showman of Australia. He has been a familiar and popular figure on the "line up" board at the Glen…

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Show Notes

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 6

Mr. Charlie Davis refused all positions on the show executive committee this year so far as the ground work was concerned. He said he was…

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The Passing Show

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

In the municipal yards on Friday next 400 Lincoln crossbred ewes will be sold by auction. Particulars are advertised. Mr. C. Murray is the…

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The Show. Additional Comments High Jump

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

Our old friend Charile Davis was right up against us when we did this Langworthy from Man[?] had a great pony on here yelept Dandy a pony…

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Strasburg Clock Exhibition

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 4

People of Armidale have renewed acquaintance with the celebrated model of the great clock of Strasburg. Strasburg, the capital of…

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Armidale Show

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 8

A meeting of the ground committee tens held on Saturday morning, when there wore present Messrs. H. W. Curtis, F. J. White, A. E. Bigg, Jas. Campbell, J. M.,…

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Royal Show Entries

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 4

Entries for the Royal Show are rolling in daily. Cattle, as anticipated, show the greatest increase, while horses are extremely satisfactory, more…

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Show Notes

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 4

Mr. H. F. Mitchell, of Kingstone, Ura[?], is bringing along two dogs to compute in the sheep dog trials. There wilt be four competitors in the…

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Easter Show. Timely Offer

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 3
Also in Guyra Argus

Country visitors to Sydney for the show find often that, owing to arrangements for their accommodation not having been made beforehand, much…

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Letters to the Editor. the Increased Show Charges

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 6

Sir,--Regarding the adverse criticism made in connection with the action of the committee of the P. and A. Society in increasing the charges for admission…

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Tenterfield Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 3

The 40th annual show commenced on Tuesday under favorable circumstances, though easterly weather prevailed since Saturday. The attendance…

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The Passing Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 4

A Progress Association to be known as the "Green Pigeon" has been formed in the Kyogle district What's in a name anyhow!…

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Armidale District Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 1

Intending exhibitors are [?] that entries in all sections[?] to-morow (Saturday). The Secrtary will. be at his office up to 9 p m. for the…

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Glen Innes Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 7

The entries for the Glen Jones Show, which is to be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next wok, total about 3000, and compare well…

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Easter Show. Timely Offer

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2
Also in The Inverell Times

COUNTRY visitors to Sydney for the Show find often that owing to arrangements for their accomodation not having been made beforehand, much…

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The Armidale Show

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 10

Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries in all sections close to-day Saturday). The Secretary will be at his office up to 9 p.m. for the…

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Easter Show. Timely Offer

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 2

Country visitors to Sydney for the Show find often that owing to arrangements for their accommodation not having been made before hand much…

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