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Shows & fairs, 1931

667 stories in New England's papers · page 1 of 34

Skating Carnival. Sports and Novelty Events

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 6

A record crowd of both spectators and skaters attended the skating carnival conducted by Messrs. Johns Bros., in the Manchester Unity Hall,…

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1500 People on the Beardy Banks the Carnival Bright and Varied Programme Fine Performances in the Water And On the Sports Track

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 3

People seeking inspiration on which to build, their resolutions and mottoes for 1931 could do not better than take note of the fine…

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Federal Boundaries. Draft Ready For Exhibition. Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 1

Revised boundaries of seats for the House of Representatives have been prepared and will shortly be exhibited to allow of any protests being lodged…

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Skating Carnival. Novelty Events

Guyra Argus · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 5

On Boxing Night there was a large attendance of skaters and a good number of spectators at the novelty skating carnival conducted by Messrs…

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Junior Farmers Keen Interests in Glen Innes District The Show Should Benefit

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 3

Reporting on the activities of the junior farmers clubs for the past week, Mr. G. M. Blacklock, supervising teacher of school agriculture,…

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The Show Promises to Be As Great As Ever the Committee Meets Many Important Decisions Side-shows Back to the Ring-side Probable Exhibit From Experiment Farm Volunteer Labor for Show Days The Annual Ball

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 3

There was an excellent attendance at a meeting of the committee of the Central New England P. and A. Association, held in the Council Chambers on. Tuesday afternoon and presided over by Mr.H. Simpson. Mr. G. C. Sparks, manager of the New…

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Fat Lamb Industry. P. & A. Association Gives Its Support Show Judges Accept Positions

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

At its meetings yesterday afternoon, the committee of the Armidale and New England P., A., and H. Association gave its support…

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Capitol Talkies. Romance: Mystery Drama To-night and Saturday. "On With the Show," Commences Next

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 5

A thrilling, tuneful and colorful romance of the Foreign Legion and Morocco—such is the all-talking production, "Women Everywhere," which…

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Dundee Swimming Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 4

Arrangements are being made by the local swimming club to have a conveyance at the disposal of the Glen Innes swimming enthusiasts…

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Mining at Barney's Hill Bismuth Gold, Too Promising Show Sydney Syndicate in Control

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 4

A mine has been opened up at Barney's Hill which promises to have a long and profitable career…

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Uralla Unemployed Show Spirit and Sense

The Uralla Times · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

In emphasising at their meeting yesterday that they want work, not charity, and at the same time pointing out a highly useful work which they…

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No Reason For It WHEN [?] Show a Way

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 6

There can be no reason why any reader of this who suffers the fortures of [?] back the [?] of diserders that pains and…

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The Coming Show Outlook Very Promising Details Well in Hand

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 4

The committee of the and the committee of the P. and A. Association was held on Friday afternoon. Arrangements, are in…

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Inverell Labor Bureau. Caustically Criticised Is Preference Being Given? "Not Getting a Fair Go." Men Appeal to Minister

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

Of late there has been considerable dissatisfaction among the unemployed' in town as to the manner in which the Inverell…

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"On with the Show." Musical Extravaganza Commences To-night. "Bulldog Drummond, at Cheap Prices, on

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 8

Stage settings equalling anything done by the girl glorifying Ziegfeld furnish the background for the dramatic action of the story, On With the…

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Moree Show Abandoned

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 4

It was decided by a big majority at a special meeting of the Moree P. and A. Society to abandon the 1931 show…

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"On with the Show." Season Concludes To-night. "Bulldog Drummond" at Cheap Prices To-morrow

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 7

Easily the best all-natural color singing, talking and dancing picture to have been screened in Armidale is "On With the Show," the Warner…

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Dundee Takes to the Water Successful Swimming Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon Dundee again figured prominently in the swimming world, and staged a carnival in the swimming pool at the Seven River…

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Uralla Show Arrangements Well in Hand

The Uralla Times · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 1

The committee of Uralla P. and A. Society met at the Memorial Insitute on Tuesday afternoon when there were present Messrs H. M. Croft…

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Local Clowns Is the Time Ripe ? Keeping Show Money in the Town

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 2

At last meeting of the Tenterfield Show Society Mr. A. V. Hynes expressed the opinion that at the coming show there would be a number…

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