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Shows & fairs, 1931

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"AERONAUTICS!" Governor's Aide Shows the Way. Steer-Riding at Coonamble. Will He Compete at Armidale Show?

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 March 1931 · page 4

An amusing story is going the rounds concerning a new form of aeronautics "patented" by LieutCommander Gilford, the…

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Armidale Show

The Uralla Times · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 2
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The Secretary reports that 3500 entries have been received, which is a record for many years. The principal totals are: Horses…

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Show Notes

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 4

Mr. G. B. Waller, of Maitland, who was judging the beef cattle, announced this was the 201st. Show he had attended…

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Helping the Show

The Uralla Times · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 1

At Tuesday's meeting of the Show Committee, Mr. G. M. Edwards said he would be pleased to donate fate prizemoney to the…

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The Value of The Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 4

This week Glen Innes has given itself over to the full enjoyment of its annual show carnival. In the midst of much in our common life that causes anxiety, and that is personally distressing, the show has absorbed time and thought, and…

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Skating. Show Pavilion Not to Be Let

The Uralla Times · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 4

Tuesday's meeting of Show Committee decided not to let the pavilion for skating. Johns Bros. tendered £5 a week for…

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Uralla Show Probable Financial Position. 'Very Favourable, Considering'

The Uralla Times · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 1

The first Committee meeting since the Show was held last Tuesday, when there was a large attendance, viz., the President (Mr. H. M. Croft),…

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The Glen Innes Show of Forty Years Ago THE 1891 EXHIBITION 2,000 Attend on Second Day. Strong Competitions In Horses and Cattle. Names of Many Old-time Exhibitors Recalled

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 15

On Wednesday and Thursday last the fourteenth annual Show of the Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Association of Central New England, took place on the showground and in many respects it was not so successful as its predecessors. The…

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The Show Opened Col. Bruxner Performs Ceremony. "A Great District Reflected."

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 2

The Show was officially opened at noon yesterday by Lieut.-Colonel M. F. Bruxner. in the presence of a large…

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Great Results at Deepwater Fattening Stock Big and Healthier Lambs What the Records Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 13

The value of top-dressing is clearly illustrated by a record of the stock carried and fattened on two areas of treated country…

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Quality Birds Would Win Anywhere Poultry Better Than Last Year Remarkably Fine White Wyandotte Champion Bird of Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 8

Mr. McXittrick, who judged the poultry this year, declared that in most Actions the prize-winners at this Show would win at any Show…

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The Glen Innes Show. the Third Day Great Ring Entertainment Delights the Crowd Real Australian sport was provided in the ring to-day. Flag Race

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 1

This was a great competition, mostly among Beard's ponies, which defeated all comers. The heats resulted: Beard's Fay…

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The Live Stock Exhibits Numerous and of Great Quality Beef Cattle Are Improving Exhibitors More Numerous Honors Well Distributed Great Show of Young Beef a Mammoth Champion Bullock

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 3

This year's exhibit in the show ground yards will do much to enhance Glen Innes' already high reputation for the breeding of…

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Glen Innes District "Shows How" in The Days Of Depression the Spirit of the Country People Unquenched and Unquenchable. Our Show Teaches the Nation a Lesson Who Will Say This Week Has Not Marked a Record? Glen Innes Has Probably Never Staged a Finer Exhibition. and the Attendances Were Excellent; Second Day Down Only About £80 Large Part of Deficit Is Explained by the Cancellation of the Usual Special Trains A Really All Round Wonderful Display

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 2

The country's heart is in the right place. Glen Innes is a rich district of Wonderful resources. Our prosperity does not hang by a single thread; it is firmly hung by many strands, which by their united strength will sustain us through the gravest ordeals…

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Some of the Potentialities Not Revealed at the Glen Innes Show Many Places of Beauty Climate and Scenic Attractions Delight the Visitor Sporting Facilities That Add Enjoyment to a Holiday in Glen Innes. Chamber of Commerce Establishes a Tourist Section

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 12

While the facilities provided at this week's Show have been fully availed of to display the resources of the district, it must not be overlooked that rich agricultural and pastoral lands comprise only part of Glen Innes' endowment. Nor are all our cards on the table when we add to these our rich timber and…

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The Gymkhana Carnival

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 2

The effects of the existing depression are manifold, and not the least to be regretted is the parlous condition in which many country hospitals find…

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British Industries Fair. Australia Popular With Buyers. London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 1

An analysis of overseas buyers cards at the British Industries' Pair gives Australia ninth place among 75 countries…

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Glen Innes Show Inverell's Assistance Lady Riders, Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Wool & HORSES

The Inverell Times · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 4

The Glen Innes show, held this week, was generally up to its best standards, showing improvements in some respects. There was a fair…

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Soon Be Here! Armidale's Great Exhibition. Thrilling Events in the Arena. Wonderful Displays in Pen and Pavilion

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 4

Armidale's great exhibition—Hie Show—will be held next week, and to use an expressive colloquialism, everything points to it being a…

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