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New England · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

729 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 37

Uralla Show

The Uralla Times · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 2

Intending exhibitors at Uralla Show are reminded that entries in all sections close next Wednesday. The schedule of prizes has been…

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Flower Show

The Uralla Times · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 2

There is every promise of a splendid array of flowers and other exhibits at the annual Flower Show, to be held next Wednesday and Thursday…

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Show Holiday. Town Council Grants It

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 4

Differences of opinion exist in local councils as to whether employees should be granted a holiday on full pay for the…

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An Open Letter to Uralla Show Committee

The Uralla Times · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 2

Sirs,—I notice that you have held some three or four meetings since my previous letter in the 'Times' asking you to let the public (from whom…

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Armidale Flower Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 4

To-morrow the first show of the newly-formed Horticultural Society at Armidale will be held. There are 700 entries, 500 of which are for cut…

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A Big Goat Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 6

The biggest goat show in Empire history has just been held at Van[?], when 300 goats--100 morecan over before--were exhibited…

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Guyra Show. Further Arrangements

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 6

At a meeting of the committee of the Guyra Show, Mr. A. W. Everett (president), in the chair, Mr. Jethro J. Bell wrote re award of cup for class…

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Armidale Picnic Races Successful Carnival Assured

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 4

Arrangements art well fit hand for the Armidale Picnic Race Club's annual carnival on March 1 and 2, and very successful…

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Armidale Flower Show Over 700 Entries

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 4

Members of the Armidale Horticultural Society are most optimistic regarding the success of their first annual flower show, to eventuate…

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Goat Races at Coo-ee Carnival Crowd Rush Grounds

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

Tremendous crowds endeavored to gain entrance to the sports ground on Saturday night when the Coo-ee City Carnival opened. The principal…

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The Show Opened The Country and Education

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

The show was formally opened by Hon. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A., Minister for Education, who was introduced by the Bureau president (Cr…

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Show License Too. New Proposed for Motorists SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 1

The Commissioner for Police has proposed to the Chief Secretary that all motorists should be compelled to [?]bit, not only their number plate…

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Correspondence. Armidale Flower Show. How a Town Is Beautified. (To the Editor.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

Sir,—It is indeed gratifying to know that a Horticultural Society has been formed in Armidale and is about to launch its first annual flower show…

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Ben Lomond's Show Great Display of Exhibits Two Ministers Attend. Happy Bureau Reunion

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

After a lapse of a few years the Ben Lomond branch of the Agricultural Bureau--one of the most active in the State--has staged another very successful exhibition of flowers and vegetables. The function…

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Dog and Goat Act. Carnival Secretary Charged with Breach Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 4

Twelve summonses have been issued against the organiser of the "Coo-ee" City Carnival (Mr. Marie), charging him with having aided and abetted a…

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Guyra Show. Special Train From Armidale. Early Closing of Business Places

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 6

At a meeting of the committee of the Guyra Show, Mr. A. W, Everett (president), in the chair, Mr. Jethro J. Beli asked for award of cup for class…

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To-Day's Telegrams (Continued from page 1.) Fair Rents Act an Amending Bill. Important Modifications. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 4

A Bill making drastic amendments in the Rents Act has been drawn by the Minister for Justice. The provision that the fair rent of…

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Over 700 Entries. Fob Abmidale Flower Show. 28 Gardens Compete in Special Section

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 4

Gratifying, indeed, has been the response of amateur gardeners in Armidale district to the support sought by the Horticultural Society for…

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Guyra Show Next Week's Big Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 4

The best of the northers shows -- Guyrs --will take place next week and gives promise of establishing a record…

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Flower Show. Beautiful Entries

The Uralla Times · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 2

The annual Flower Show—a popular 'annual' by the way, organised by the Methodist Church upon the formation of Uralla Circuit a score [?]…

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