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Shows & fairs, 1929

526 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 27

Guyra Show Fine Northern Cattle Rain On Second Day

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 4

The weather again ranked itself against the Guyra Show this year. Though conditions were fine on the first day, heavy rain…

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Sunday's Carnival

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

On Sunday next another swimming carnival is to be held in aid of Tingah Hospital in the large out below inverell bridge. The last one was a…

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Show Meeting

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the Tingha show committee was held on Saturday last. when the following were present: Messrs. Hawkins (chair), Browning,…

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Tingha Show

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

We would remind intending exhibitors for Tingha show that entries close to-morrow (Saturday) at 8 p.m. with the secretary at his office next…

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Rain and the Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 11

Somewhat like Guyra, rain and the Coramba show seem. Inseparable. People say if you want rain get Coramba to have a show. Of 24 shows held…

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Uralla Flower Show. Marred by Rain

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 6

The annual methodls flower show at Uralla. opened on Wednesday. Rain interfered with the attendance…

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Church of England Flower Show and Bazaar

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

A flower show and bazaar promoted in aid of the local Church of England funds, was held in the public hall on Friday afternoon and evening…

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"Pretty High Charge" But Band Engaged for Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 6

"That charge seems pretty high. Uralla band plays for two days, with, I think, 20 members, for £8 " Thus Mr. J. W. K. Mitchell at…

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Show Holiday Town Council's Action A Decision Reversed

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 6

At its last meeting Inverell Municipal Council reversed its decision, arrived at in its previous meeting, as to a…

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'To the Show Ground.' Local and Other Taxi

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

In connection with show traffic a petition was presented to last night s meeting of Inverell Municipal Council seeking protection…

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Regiment Under Canvas. 12th Light Horse at Show Ground

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 1

The annual camp of the 12th Light Horse Regiment is at present being held in Armidale. On Sunday last the advance party moved in, preparations…

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"Ruining Sheep Show" Ram Sales Issue. Armidale Agents and 'Courtesy'

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 1

At yesterday's (Thursday) meet ing of the A. and N.E.P.A. and H. Association committee, Mr. J. T. Elliott expressed the very definite…

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The Show Splendid Entries Horses Better Than Ever Record Wheat Exhibits

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 4

Inverell P. and A. Association's annual carnival which is to be held on February 26, 27 and 28th promises to be…

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The King Has Fair Day. London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 6
Also in The Armidale Chronicle

Ah official message says that His Majesty passed a fair day…

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Visiting Taxis at Show ... Time

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 4

Local taxi-drivers waited on the Inverell Council at last meeting as a deputation and stated their objection to outside competition on such…

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The Show Growing Entries Closing Date

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 1

Entries for the Glen Innes Show are coming in very well, and if the same rate is sustained…

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Regiment Under Canvas 12th. Light Horse at Show Ground

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 7

The annual camp of the 12th. Light Horse Regiment is at present being held in Armidale (says the Armidale "Express"). On Sunday lam the…

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Show Gets £200. And Publican £100. Insurance Against Rain at Warwick

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 3

As the result of rain on the first day of the Show Warwick P. and A. Association netted £200 from insurance against rain. And this is…

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Armidale District Show. Dates for Closing of Entries. Big Cattle Exhibit Anticipated

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 6

Prize-schedules for the annual district show at Armidale are now in circulation. Anyone desirous of competing at the show, and who has not…

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