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Shows & fairs, 1930

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An Old-time Show the Exhibition of 1890 Preceded By Flood Rains Postponement Almost Necessary. But Committee Able to Meet all Claims There is much of interest to the present generation in the "Examiner" report of the Central New England P. and A. Association exhibition in 1890

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 10

The year 1890 will long be remembered by the members of our P. end A. Association on account of the disastrous rain which set in so…

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Young Farmers Opportunity at the Show Exhibits in Many Sections

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 7

Very definite and fruitful headway is being made by the Glen Innes branch of the Junior Farmers' Club In the direction of…

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[?] Ultry at the Show [?] Judge Impressed [?] Round Quality Champions Fit For Any Competition

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 7

[?] Glen Innes Show has seldom a finer collection of poultry that which was penned this The birds in general were…

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Most Inconvenient Missing Judges' and Stewards' Books Theft From Show Secretary's Office Cash Box Overlooked

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 4

Consternation was caused in the secretary's office, at the showground yesterday morning when it was found that a suitcase containing receipt…

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The Central New England P. & A's 62nd Show. Our Wool China Could Take the Lot Committee to Investigate Adelaide

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 1

Mr. Spencer Williams, a wool expert, told the Constitutional Club at Adelaide that if the Chinese could be…

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Beef Champions Ban Ban Devons a Show Themselves the Curtis Herefords Impress Slomans Predominate In Durham Section Good Beasts in Farmers' Classes

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 3

From the point of view of quality, the beef cattle section was of a remarkably high standard, but so far as numbers were…

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The Show--The Big District Fixture of the Season The Best for Years in More Than One Respect Exceptionally Fine Horse Exhibition Ring Events Thrill the Crowds; a Great High Jump. District's Productivity Reflected In Trophy Exhibits Aristocrats of the Sheep Studs--merinos, Corriedales and Lincolns Devons and Herefords of Outstanding Quality Increased Members' List Compensates For Lower Gate Takings

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 2

The curtain is about to fall on the sixty-second Show of the Central New England Pastoral and Agricultural Association, and ere the day's,sun has set the large third-day crowd will wend its Way from the showground with the three-day carnival but a memory along with those of past years…

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Ben Lomond and Furracabad Stage Wonderful District Exhibit a Great Feature of the Show Pavilion the Mountaineers Gain Victory in Second Round Tables Turned on Furracabad, Last Year's Winner

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 2

With the inauguration of the District Trophy Competition, the Central New England P. and A. Association made provision for the development of a dominating feature in the pavilion. It will be readily admitted, of course, that…

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Use More Wool All Sections of Community Show interest in Australia's Golden Fleece Exhibition

The Inverell Times · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 10

The executive committee of the "Australia's Golden Fleece Exhibition" to be held at David Jones Ltd from April 7th to 17th is receiving many…

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Averell Roses at Glen Innes show

The Inverell Times · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 4

The Inverell rases shown at the Glen Innes show this week took first prize in each [?] and also the championship…

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Musical Treat. Arranged for Show Week

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 12

On Monday, March 24, in the Town Hall, the residents of Armidale will again be given a musical treat by Messrs. E. F. Wilks and Co., Ltd.,…

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Fair Response Call for Free Labour Aberdare Men Offering? SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 1

It is stated unofficially that a fair response has been made to the call for men to work the northern collieries…

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Horticultural Society. Financial Position Satisfactory. Slower Show in Aprils

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 4

A very satisfactory financial position was disclosed at a meeting of the committee of the Armidale Horticultural Society last night…

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Useful Wool All [?]ons of Community [?]ow Interest in Australia's Golden Fleece Exhibition

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 3

The executive committee of the "Australia's Golden. Fleece Exhibition" to be held at David Jones Ltd. from April 7th to 17th is receiving many…

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The Best Yet. The 1930 Armidale Show. Champion High Jumpers Coming. Sheep, Cattle and Pavilion Sections Well Filled

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 4

Armidale's 54th annual exhibition, to be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday-and Friday next is to be, in the words of the…

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Promising Gold Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 4

Another gold reef has been struck in old workings, known at one time as The Conqueror," at Barney's Hill. A small…

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The Armidale Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 4

The Armidale District Show will be held next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Entries for the sheep dog trial, flag race, cattle draft, bullock…

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Glen Innes Motors Ltd. at the Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 4

Glen Innes Motors Ltd. had an interesting exhibit at this week's Show. They displayed one of the latest models Pontiac sedans, the Marquette…

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After the Show Small Batch In Police Court

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 4

In the local Police Court yesterday morning before Mr. J. E. McCulloch, P.M., Maurice Davis and David Madden were each fined £2, in default 14…

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Prominent Railwaymen Visit the Show Welcomed by the Committee

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 2

On Thursday morning Mr. W. C. Quinton (Northern Area Commissioner), Mr. Greene (Northern Area Superintendent) and their colleagues,…

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