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Shows & fairs, 1926

706 stories in New England's papers · page 12 of 36

"[?] Show You the Town."

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 10

[?] Show You The Town," the Unl[?]versal Jewel feature starring Regi[?] Denny, coming to the Majestic Theatre next Saturday, is the…

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Guyra Show. Profit Of £246

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 16

The Guyra P. and A. Association committee met on Saturday last, when there were present: Messrs. A. W. Everett (chair), H.F. White,…

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The Easter Show. Great Preparations. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 1

Great preparations are being made for the forthcoming Ester Show, and everything points, should fine weather prevail, to the carnival…

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The Why and Wherefore of the Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 4

So much has the annual show become an integral part of the yearly round in the average country town, th[?] few people stop to inquire what of ginal[?]y gave birth to the idea of the carnival, and what is, the real function of the show of to-day. Like Christmas time and Easter, the…

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A Great District's Soundness Reflected in its Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 2

THE finest of show weather and great crowds,, from this and all neighbouring districts. A great ring display and the most interesting and exciting events for years. Four horses break the ground record for high jump, leaving the old figures…

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Armidale Jubilee Show. Big Entry List Record for Pavilion

The Uralla Times · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 2

Entries for Armidale Jubilee Show closed on Saturday last and while there is a falling off in sheep and cattle sections, excellent support has…

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Sidelights on the Show Things That Struck the Observer

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 4

A new record was created at the show in the matter of sideshows, which filled up all the usual space and overflowed into very unusual places…

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Armidale Jubilee Show. Big Entry List. Record for Pavilion

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 16

Entries for Armidale Jubilee Show closed on Saturday last and white there is a falling off in the sheep and cattle sections, excellent…

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Ringing Them. Show Man in Court. P.M. Tries His Hand

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 14

At the local Police Court this morning Reginald Stapleton was charged with having conducted an unlawful game on the showground…

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The Show of 1878. 1000 People Present—visitors From Grafton, Inverell & Vegetable Creek. Machinery and Sheep Outstanding Features. Keenly Contested Ploughing Matches

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 7

The second exhibition of the Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Association of Central New England I opened on Wednesday last with a…

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Passing Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 4

Mass will be celebrated at Deluagra on Sunday next at 10 o'clock. Temperatures in Inverell for the past few days have been: Tuesday…

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Show Prizes

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 4

In the list of prize-winners at the recent allow the first prize for plain sewing was credited to Miss H. Howes whereas the successful competitor was…

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Glen Innes Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 4

In the Jersey division of the cattle at Glen Innes show the following prizes were awarded to J. B. Burtenshaw & Co. of Inverell:--2nd for bull…

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Jubilee Show Trotting Entries

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 6

Entries for the trotting events at the Jubilee Show are as follow: F. F. Nott Farmers and Tradesmen's Trot.—H. Killen's Sparkling Cash, R…

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Guyra Show Profit of £246

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 5

The Guyra P. and A. Association Committee met on Saturday last, when there were present: Messrs A. W. Everett (chair). H. F. White. C. D…

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Alleged Discourtesy a Show Judge

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 2

A story is going the social rounds here which is not at all creditable to the Inverell P. and A. Association, assuming that it is true. It is stated…

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Coleman's Pantomime Big Show Week Attractions

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 6

No Armidale Show would be complete without Coleman's Pantomime. Consequently there is good news in the announcement that the company will…

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Goodyear Tyres Again Dominate. As Equipment at New York Motor Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 3

Of the 246 cars on display at the 26th annual New York Motor Show, held recently, 68 were Goodyear tyre equipped, as opposed to 48 for the…

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Show Weight Guessing Competition

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 4

The bullock used for the weight-guessing competition at this week's show tipped the beam at 898½ lbs. The most successful estimates were…

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Show. "Examiners' Special Edition for England

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 4

On the appearance of the special show number of the Glen Innes "Examiner" on Thursday—a record-breaking production in the history…

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