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Shows & fairs, 1928

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Tingha Show

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 2

Judging by the applications received for schedules for the forthcoming Tingha show, this year's entries will prove a record. Applications for…

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Bush Nursing Fair. And Ugly Man Competition

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 9

The annual fair and social in aid of the funds of the Bush Nursing Association, which took place in the Soldiers' Hall, Ebor, was well patronised…

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Agricultural Bureau Show Meeting

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 2

A meeting of members of the above was held on Saturday last to deal with matters in connection with the forthcoming show, when the following were…

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The Flower Show Great Exhibition Promised the Final Arrangements

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 4

The good growing season is abundantly reflected in the town's gardens, giving rise to the belief that the flower show on Saturday…

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Side Shows And the Show Committees the Armidaie Conference "Time Not Opportune."

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 6

A conference of delegates representing Northern Show Committees took place at Armidale on Thursday afternoon. The visiting delegates were the…

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"SQUEALERS!" Side Showmen Discussed at Northern Societies' Conference. Guild Not Recognised. the Show Dates Question

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 2

A conference of Northern P., A, and H. Associations was held at Armidale on Thursday, when there were present:—…

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Show Charges

The Uralla Times · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 3

The decision of Guyra Show Committee to charge an admittance fee of 4/ to the annual Show comes rather as a surprise. The reason, of…

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Fruit. And Uralla Show

The Uralla Times · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 2

In the event of every orchardist in the district deciding to be an exhibitor of his products at the next Uralla Show— what an exhibit there…

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Country Women. Question of Show Luncheon

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 5

A meeting of Inverell branch of the C.W.A. was held at the test room on Friday, the business being consideration of the advisability or otherwise…

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Jewellery at Show Warwick Prohibits

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 3

Jewellery stands are a regular pavilion feature of Glen Innes Shows. Prior to last car's show a motion…

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Morris at Show Morris Cars

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 7

A most attractive and comprehensive display of 1928 Morris cars is made by Williams Bors. Ltd., controlled by Cheneys (Aust.) Ltd in the…

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Local and General the Inverell Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 4

Everything points to the Inverell Show this year being a splendid success. The district is in good heart, stock look well and crops are…

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"Wets" Win by One Vote Maclean Show Committee Decision

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 7

At the meeting of the committee of the Lower Charence Agricultural Society, held at Maclean on Friday, the motion, upon notice, of Mr. A…

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Tennis. Country Week Carnival. Win for Armidale Pair

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 6

The Country Week tennis carnival concluded on Saturday. Mrs. Murray and Miss D. Burling (Armidale) won the ladies' open…

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Guyra Show Charges

Guyra Argus · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 2

IN SOME QUARTERS, even beyond the limits of the district, judging by an article that appeared in a recent issue of the Uralla paper,…

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Tennis. Country Week Carnival. Win for Armidale Pair

Guyra Argus · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 5

The Country Week tennis carnival concluded in Sydney on Saturday. Mrs. Murray and Miss D. Burling (Armidale) won the ladies' open…

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The Flower Show. Entries Close Next Wednesday. New Records Likely

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 4

Good gardening conditions plus an ever increasing enthusiasm promise to establish new records at the…

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Not Yet! Lighting the Show Ring Financial Difficulty Question of Night Sports

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 4

Pursuant to notice, Mr. D. M. G. McGregor moved at Tuesday's meeting of the P. and A. Association that the lighting of the show…

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Making Ready for 1928 SHOW No Recognition of Showmen's Guild Brightening the Buildings

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 4

Glen Innes Show dates--March 6, 7, and 8. To make the fixture a record success the committee is working…

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Novel Motor. First of Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 9

When the curtain goes up on the motor show at Olympia the secrets of British makers will be laid bare, and from all I hear and from what I have…

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