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Shows & fairs, 1930

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Bowls. Newcastle Carnival. Singles and Pairs Finals

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 2

The final stages of the champion singles and consolation pairs competitions were disposed of on Saturday, the champion singles being won by Mr…

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British Fair 50 Nations Interested LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 1

More than 800 British manufacturers are represented at the British industrial fair, which opens simultaneously in London and…

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Emmaville Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 4

A large number of Glen Innes swimmings intend visiting Emmaville for the carnival on Sunday. Those who would like to make the trip are…

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The Swimming Carnival Over a Thousand People at the Beardy Rain Fails to Damp Enthusiasm Fine Exhibitions of Speed and Diving

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 4

The Glen Innes Amateur Swimming Club's annual carnival was held at the Beardy River on New Year's Day. Heavy rain fell at intervals during the day but despite this fact the club records a huge success. In pouring rain there…

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Fair Exchange

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 8

A New Back For an Old One. How A Bad Was Made Strong. The back aches at times with a dull indescribable feeling making…

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TENNIS Country Week Carnival Glen Innes Ladies Compete

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 6

A Glen Innes ladies tennis team comprising Mesdames Macansh and Gillings and Misses White, Coates, and Hayes,made its debut in the…

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The Deepwater and Emmaville Supplement Swimming Carnival Great Initial Success Gala Day at Emmaville

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 2

Probably for the first time in the history of Emmaville a swimming carnival has been held. When our town is drawn into…

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Bigger and Better The 1930 Show Committee Has an Objective Due Regard to Detail

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 6

For two and a half hours on Tuesday afternoon 23 committee men of the Central. New England Pastoral and Agricultural…

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Sheep at Shows Tick Restrictions Relaxed. Armidaie Society's Preparations. for Annual District Exhibition

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 6

Years ago the sheep section at the Armidale District Show was worth coming miles to see. It contained specimens of the best merinos in New South Wales, but of latter years it has become almost a farce. Many…

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Koloona News "Back to Koloona" Carnival

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 2

A day's sports and racing were held on 1st inst. The weather was ideal for the occasion, and there was a big attendance. The usual…

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Great Sheep Exhibit For Inverell Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 5

Mr. Byron Tomlinson, sheep steward of the show, drew attention to the necessity for providing a number of additional pens to accommodate…

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More and More Eights. Paris Show Illustrates Trend

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 2

That the growing popularity of he eight cylinder motor car is a world wide development is emphasised by the number of eight cylinder…

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Coming Show Arrangements Well Forward. Increases in Every Section

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 4

A large meeting of the commitee of the P. and A. Association was held on Saturday, when satisfactory progress was reported…

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Uralla Railway Revenue Half Yearly Figures Show Marked Decrease

The Uralla Times · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 1

The revenue returns from Uralla Railway Station show a marked decrease in practically every description of traffic during the latter half…

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The Hospital Committee Meets the Show Tea Booth Annual Meeting, January 30

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 6

Last night's meeting of the committee of the Glen Innes District Hospital was presided over by Mr. Richard Curtis. There were also…

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Country Tennis Carnival Tamworth Win Men's Final

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 4

Tamworth had an easy win in the final of the men's teams matches at the country tennis carnival in Sydney yesterday, when they defeated…

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Chevrolet Again Awarded 1st Place at American Automobile Show

Guyra Argus · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 2

Tribute to its leadership as an automobile producer is again paid to the Chevrolet Motor Company in the announcement by the NationalsM. and is…

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Armidale Ambulance. Second Car Purchased. Carnival to Be Held

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 3

In its short life in Armidale the Ambulance has by its fine record of service amply justified its existence and the public support so…

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Motor Show. Exhibits Worth £1,000,000 40 Different Makes of Cars

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 10

The 7th annual motor transport show which opened in Sydney last Friday surpasses in general excellence of exhibits anything…

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Popular Scout. Cubmaster Hatfield Farewelled. Cubs Show Their Appreciation

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon the Wolf Cu[?]s First Armidale Pack assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hattield to bid farewell to their…

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