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New England · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Royal Easter Show. Motor Section

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 7

Dalgety's motor exhibit at the Sydney Royal Agricultural Show promises to be something exceptional, and in this connection we learn that they are…

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Strasburg Clock Exhibition

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 March 1917 · page 5

To-morrow (Friday), the much-travelled model of the great clock of Al[?]ed Lorraine is to be exhibited in Glen Innes. The model is 12ft. high. and…

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Royal Easter Show. at Moore Park, Sydney, April 3-11. Motor Section

Guyra Argus · Thursday 29 March 1917 · page 6

Dalgety's Motor Exhibit at the Sydney Royal Agricultural Show promises to be something exceptional, and in this connection we learn that…

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Walcha Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 5

THE 23rd annual show was opened on Wednesday, in fine Weather by Mr. H. W. Lane, M.P. Other speakers were Messrs. A. D. Murchie, president, J. R. Conley, Mayor,…

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The Passing Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 5

Both the firth rate and death-rate of Sydney in 1916 were below the average. It is reported that Great Britain has…

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Armiraee Show Winner Purchased

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 9

Mr. F. J. Crockett, of Mt. Mitchell, has purchased Mr. A. G. Sinclair's chestnut horse, -winner of the champion and grand champion hack at the…

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Walcha Show

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 7

The 23rd annual Walcha show was opened on Wednesday in fine weather by Mr. H. W. Lane, M.L.A. The exhibits were the best seen for years, the…

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Tamworth Show

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 7

The Tamworth show was officially opened on Wednesday by Mr. C. J. Britten, in the unavoidable absence of the Premier. In the grand parades,…

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Uralla Show

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the committee was held on Wednesday last, there being present Messrs H. M. Croft (President), R. Mackay, R. H…

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Show Exhibits. Donations to Patriotic Funds

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 7

The following exhibitors in the pavilion at the recent show donated their exhibits to the patriotic funds:—Mr. N. Jackes exhibits were sold for…

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Strasburg Clock Exhibition

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 5

Parents should make a special effort to allow their children to visit this interesting piece of mechanism now on exhibition at the promotes opposite…

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Fair Play for Catholic Institutions

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 4

Mr. Doyle, the newly-elected member for Phillip, speaking at Lewisham yesterday, said the time had arrived when due recognition should be given to…

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The Passing Show

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 5

Sports, and a fancy dress bell at night, will be held on Easter Monday at Fernbill in aid of the War Chest Fund…

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The Show Booth. Selling After Hours

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 5

William H Mason, [?]ensee of the Dinton Vale Hotel, was charged with selling liquor to a man named Stephens, at 6.35 p.m. on Friday, March 2 at…

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Royal Show. Magnificant Exhibits

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 4

The Royal Show was unofficially opened this morning In showery weather. Later the Sun emerged. There is every prospect, of fine weather…

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Dealing with Unions. Bakers to Show Cause

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 4

Judge Heydon has granted a rule nisi calling upon the N.S. Wales Operative Bakers' Union to show cause why ils registration as an Industrial union…

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Stran[?] Clock Exhibition

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 5

By special request the model will be on exhibition on Good Friday afternoon and evening. There will in a special [?] for children on Good…

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Sydney Show Awards

The Inverell Times · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 4

At the Sydney Show, which was opened on Tuesday, a number of Inverell exhibits competed. The local Butter and Bacon Company secured a…

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The Passing Show

The Inverell Times · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 4

The Bank of New South Wales will celebrate its centenary on Monday next. An invalid ship with returned…

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Sydney Show at Night

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 4

The show was open last night for the find time in its history. There was a large attendance. The Ladies Meeting Contest at the…

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