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Shows & fairs, 1931

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Uralla Show. Concluding Day Attractive Ring Programme

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

Visitors at the concluding day of the Uralla Show, yesterday, were given excellent entertainment. The exhibition was well attended,…

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School Display. At the Armidale Show. "Bigger and Better."

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

"Bigger and better" describes the display being arranged by schoolchildren of the district for the P., A., and H. Society's annual…

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The Amateur Gardener. Topical Comments and Advice. Growing Show Chrysanthemums

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 7

As an exhibitor, at many shows, I would advise chrysanthemum growers to pay particular attention to their plants just now. Experience proves…

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Well Worth It? Holidays for the Show. Closing; of Entries

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

Once upon a time (as the story book says) philosophers discovered that the greatest factor in the success of a…

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Hit Over Head with Rifle. Incident at Uralla Show. Showman Before Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

For striking a man over the head with the barrel of a rifle, necessitating three stitches, George Burt, s showman, was…

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The Coming Show All Arrangements Complete Good Hunting and Jumping Entries . Prospects Very Encouraging

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

The committee of the P. and A. Association met on Wednesday afternoon, when sundry minor matters were finalised in…

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Preparing for the Show. Street Repairs to be Carried Out. More Tar Surfacing Soon

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

In preparation for the Armidale P. and A. Association's annual show, on March 10-13, the roads adjacent to the showground are being repaired by…

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The C.w.a. and the Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 4

The Country Women's Association will be conducting the tea and luncheon booths at the forthcoming show, and an appeal is made for the usual…

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School Column The Weelkly Tests Preparing for the Show Exhibit The Primary P. and C.

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 4

Congratulations to winners of various bursaries as a result of last year's examinations. Teachers and pupils of the Primary School are…

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Entries Are Encouraging the Annual Glen Innes Show Many Sections Stronger Than Last Year. Excellent Support for the Pavilion Late Entries Will be Received Up To Wednesday Next Glen Innes does not intend to "let down" its Show!

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 4

That much is evidenced by the excellent entries received. Both town and country residents have rallied round the P. and A. Association in fine style, with the result that practically every section will be up to standard…

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Bundarra Show Successful EXHIBITION Splendid Wool Display. Good Ring and Pavilion

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 6

The annual show of the Bundarra Agricultural Society, which was held on Saturday was generally admitted to be well up to the usual standard. The attendance was good, the ring events most interesting and the…

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Inverell Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 4

Our stores will close each day at one o'clock on Wednesday and Thursday next, the second and third days cf the show. A .M. Cansdell & Co…

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Uralla Show

The Uralla Times · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

The Show concluded on Thursday When there was a very good attendance An interesting programme was…

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Show Incident. Unlawful Assault

The Uralla Times · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 2

Before Messrs. F. E. Trickett and Ray G. Crapp, Js.P., on Thursday last, George Burt was charged with unlawfully assaulting Thomas…

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Side Show Strike Protest Against Rentals The Association's View

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 4

This morning 150 showmen and thirty motor vehicles paraded the main street, the majority of them prior to leaving for Glen Innes…

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Show Week Attractions George Sorlie Musical and Dramatic Players

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 4

Commencing tomorrow night (Tuesday) in the elaborate canvas theatre erected in Cloonan's paddock, near the Central Hotel, George Sorlie,…

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At "The Capitol" Splendid Show Attractions Champion Dancers Sensational Films

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 4

Townspeople may rest assured of splendid entertainment at "The Capitol" during show week. In addition to securing a sensational…

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No Time to Lose! Warning to Housewives. Show Entries Close on

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 4

"Procrastination is the thief of time," wrote the sage. Housewives who pride themselves on their preserves…

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The Coming Show Every Prospect Pleasing Good Entries for Live Stock Lots of Hunters, Jumpers, and Trotters

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 4

Adjoining shows, such as Uraila and Tenterfield, have reported splendid successes, notwithstanding bad times, and there is every…

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The Show Employment of Labor

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 7

Your journal is reputed to have always given a reliable report of proceedings of public meetings, etc. In your report on the P. and A. meeting…

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