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Shows & fairs, 1929

526 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 27

Tenterfield Show Big Second Day Crowd Official Opening by Col. Bruxner

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 7

Tenterfield show, which was opened on Tuesday, was continued yesterday. Light showers tended to marr proceedings a little, but in spite of…

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Tingha Show

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 2

The annual show of the Tingha P. A. and M. Association takes place to-day and to-morrow, and should the weather be fine a record attendance…

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Night Sports Saturday's Carnival

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

The third night carnival under the auspices of the Inverell Sports and Athletic Association will take place on the showground to-morrow night…

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Swimming Carnival a Wonderful Success

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 2

The second swimming carnival organised by Mr. Barker and Dr. O'Halloran in aid of Tingha Cottage Hospital eventuated in the big cut…

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Show Attractions St. Leon's Circus

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 2

The well-known combination St. Leon's Circus, will arrive in Tingha for show nights, bringing with them one of the best collections of circus…

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Show Week Attractions. Girl Glass Blower

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 7

Miss Mac Kingsley, who is claimed to be the world's only girl glass blower, will again visit Inverell. This talented girl's exhibition has won…

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The Show How The Entries Stand A Record in Sight

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

Entries for the P. and A. annual show, which opens on Tuesday next, have definitely closed, and the secretary (Mr. E. A…

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A Unique Test. Cars Tilted to Show Their Low Centre of Gravity

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 8

In and around all the capital cities of Australia and more especially on the country roads to every motorist there comes the time when, forced on…

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The Show Last Day For Entries

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 1

Secretary Donald is a busy man to-day. This is definitely the closing day for Show…

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Sheep Exhibits at Armidale Show. Question of Tick Inspection

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 2
Also in The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser

The Hon. D. H. Dr[?]nd. M.L.A., Minister for Education, has received the following letter from Mr. Thorby, Minister for Agriculture:—"With…

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A Unique Test Can Tilted To Show Low Centre of Gravity

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 7

In and around all the capita) cities of Australia and more especially-on the country roads, to every motorist there comes the time when forced on…

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URALLA'S 49th Annual Show. All Sections Well Filled. Keen, But Healthy Riva Lry for Honors. Splendid Wool Exhibit

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 12

The Southern New England Pastoral and Agricultural Association opened Us 45th annual exhibition at Uralla on Wednesday, in beautiful weather…

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The Show

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 2

The committee held their monthly meeting on Saturday, about 15 being present, with Mr. C. C. Bayly in the chair…

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Show Notes

The Uralla Times · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 1

The Military events, supervised by Mr Ken. McMillan, provided an interesting hour on Thursday. Results appear below…

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Show Attractions Remarkable Razor Strop

The Inverell Times · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 8

Mr. Edward Hutton hairdresser of Dungog, New south wales, will demonstrate and sell in pavilion at the Inverell show his famous razor…

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Show Notes Mr Cowley's Lecture

The Uralla Times · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 2

At the pavilion on Wednesday, Mr Cowley, who judged the wool section, took the opportunity of delivering a short lecture. He congratulated the…

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Tenterfield Show Gate Takings

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 4

The cash takings at the show this year were considerably more than last year. This, it is considered, is due to a new and more effective…

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Glen Innes Show Railway Arrangements

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 4

Inconnection with the Glen Innes Show to be held on March 5, 6, and 7, the Railway Department has arranged for special trains to be run…

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Show Week Attractions "The Dead Returns"

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 8

Last year several country people, were under the impression that George Sorlie was dead. How they got the idea, says George, I don't know…

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