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Shows & fairs, 1926

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Methodist Flower Show

The Uralla Times · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 1

The twenty-first annual flower show under the auspices of the local Methodist Church was opened yesterday, in Oddfellows Hall, and…

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Guyra Show. Next Week's Attraction. Splendid Entries

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 5

Excellent entries—notably in the ring events—have been received for the Guyra Show to be held next Tuesday and…

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Good News for Guyra Guyra during Show Week

Guyra Argus · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 5

The George Sorlie Dramatic Company will make their second appearance at Guyra in Show Week. This clever combination has just completed…

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Glen Innes Show. the Governor Coming The Smoke Social

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 4

It is appropriate that his Excellency the Slate Governor should be coming to Glen Innes to open the 1926 show, for there…

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Good Friday and the Show Anglican Protest SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 1

Archbishop Wright bas forwarded a letter to the Royal Agricultural, Society protesting against the opening of the show on Good Friday. He…

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Armidale's Jubilee Show Preparing for Big Exhibition. Increased Prize-money

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 4

The first exhibition under the direction of the Armidale and N.E. P., A., and H. Association eventuated in Armidale in 1876. Horse parades and…

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Passing Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 4

Messrs. Harry White Limited informed us this morning that the price of tin is 533 per-unit. Come in on Friday and Saturday…

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Buckjumping Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 4

Mr. Tom Hundley, the well-known proprietor of buckjumping entertainments opened a season in Inverell on Tuesday night to a crowded house and…

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LOCAL & General News. Hospital Carnival

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

The takings to date are £777. The Carnival ends on Saturday night. Assembly Hall Piano. Further donation: Mr. G. L. Davis,…

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Show Holiday Rejected by Macintyre Shire

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 7

Following the lead of other shires and Inverell Municipality, Macintyre Shire Council has refused to apply for a public holiday for its…

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Observance of Good Friday. Show Committee Adamant

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

The Anglican Arehbishop has forwarded a letter to the Royal Agricultural Society protesting against the opening of the show on Good Friday…

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"Unfair and a Shame!" But Were They Wanted? at Town Hall Carnival

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 2

Several speakers at Tuesday's meeting of the local hospital committee deplored the fact that the younger members had not given…

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Preparing for Jubilee Show. Governor-general to Be Invited. No Insurance Against Rain

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

Nearly forty members attended yesterday (Thursday) afternoon's meeting of the local P. and A.Society. Mr. V. E. Belfieid was in the chair…

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The Glen Innes Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 4

Entries for the Glen Innes show close on Thursday, Feb. 25, and intending exhibitors are urged to lodge their entry forms as early as…

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Guyra Show on

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 4

Reports to hand indicate that arrangements are well in hand for the Guyra show on Tuesday and Wednesday. Entries total over 2000, and…

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Armidale Show. Getting Matters Ship-shape. Meeting of Executive Committee

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 8

A meeting of the Committee of the Armidale P.,A., and H. Association was held on Thursday afternoon. There were present: Messrs. V. E. Belfield…

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Royal Show Schedule. £13,300 Prize-money. Cups and Trophies

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 9

The prize-schedule for the 1926 Royal Sydney Show has been issued. The book is attractively got up, with the cover, in three colors, depicting a…

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The Hospital Carnival. Coolness Between Firemen and Hospital Committee. Dicussion at Hospital Meeting

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 3

A meeting of members of the Armidale and New England Hospital committee was held on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present: Messrs. F…

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Round The Gardens Brilliant Show by Competitors. Transformations in Suburban Homeplots. Horticultural Society's Great Work

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 4

Nothing reveals the value anc the real extent of the work of the Glen Innes Horticultural Society so forcibly as a comparison of the magnificent gardens which entered in last Saturday's competitions with the…

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Passing Show

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 4

Messrs. Harry White informed us this morning that the price of tin was 534 per unit. A memorial service will be held at…

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