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Shows & fairs, 1933

652 stories in New England's papers · page 11 of 33

The Show Is Over!

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1933 · page 4

With the close of to-day's events another Glen Innes Show passes into local history. Reviewing the various sections, it may be said that, on the whole, the exhibition has been worthy of the district…

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Sidelights on the 1933 Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1933 · page 4

Hats off to the stewards, the men and women who deny themselves many of the pleasures of the Show in a desire to throw their weight…

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Dogs on Show Interesting Section

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1933 · page 3

The array of dogs in neat and uniform kennels was on the eastern end of the ground and there was keen competition in most of…

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The Show Officially Opened the Ceremony Performed By Mr. C. A. Sinclair, M.L.A. the Value of the Exhibition The President Expresses Thanks

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1933 · page 2

In the unavoidable absence of the Hon. Col. M. F. Bruxner, Minister for Transport, the Show was officially opened by Mr. C…

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Guyra Second to None Northern Show Notes

Guyra Argus · Thursday 9 March 1933 · page 5

It is a pleasant duty to [?] the [?] of local and district exhibitors and show personalities away from [?]nd…

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Imperial Fruit Show Spring Apple and Pear Competitions

Guyra Argus · Thursday 9 March 1933 · page 1

The Minister for Agriculture (Hon. Main. M.L.A.) states that advice has been received that the spring apple and pear competitions in…

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The Show Third Day Large Attendance Fine Sport Provided

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1933 · page 4

There is a large crowd at the showground to-day for the third day of the Show, which for its ring entertainment is always…

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The Schools Fine Exhibition a Pavilion Feature Excellent Work By the Young People

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1933 · page 6

It would be a difficult matter to imagine the pavilion complete without the valuable exhibit displayed every year by the schools…

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With the Camera-man at Glen Innes Sixty-fifth Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1933 · page 4

DRAUGHTS LINED-UP BEFORE THE JUDGE. REPRESENTATIVES OF BAN BAN AND "ABBEY GREEN" STUDS. SOME OF THE SHEEP AND SHEEP-MEN AT THE SHOW…

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Country's Best Sheep Show Visitors Impressed High Standard of Breeding The Sloman-Hartmann Influence Champions Hard to Fault

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1933 · page 2

In the opinion of people who are in a position to judge, the sheep at this week's Show reached a standard rarely reached in…

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The Glen Innes Show Truthfully Reflects a Great District the Sixty-fifth Exhibition Improvement Noted in Many Sections First and Second Day Gate-takings Better Than Last Year District Breeders Stage Best Sheep Show in the Country Devon and Hereford Studs a Feature of the Cattle Section: Fats Make Impressive Showing Farm Produce the Best For Years: Farmers Demonstrate the Fertility of the Soil Junior Farmers Make Valuable Contribution in All Sections

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1933 · page 2

There may come a day when the annual Show will be erased from the calendar of the country town, but meantime this town and district fixture remains the most popular event throughout the year. When one pauses to think that, in this current week, when Australia and the World in general are in the very pit of depression, Glen Innes succeeds in…

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Junior Farmers of To-day--producers of To-morrow Fine Contribution to This Week's Show Commendable Organisation Deserves the District's Support

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1933 · page 6

Some conception of the importance of the Junior Farmers' Movement is afforded by the valuable contribution which the members of this organisation have made to this week's Show. Practically every section has as a feature a competition…

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Glen Innes Enhances the Reputation of Its Ring Show Among the Horses All Types Well Represented The Hawk Breaks High Jump Record Keen Interest in Trotting; Many Close Contests

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1933 · page 7

In view of the importance of the ring in the matter of crowd entertainment it was appropriate that there should be such a large contingent of horses and riders at this week's show. The horses generally were of a very high standard, and would…

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Flower Show Prizes

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 1

Handsome prizes in connection with the forthcoming Presbyterian flower show are on view in the window of Cansdell Ltd…

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SWIMMING High School Carnival Some Close Finishes

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 6

The annual swimming carnival of the Armidale High School at the City Baths yesterday afternoon was responsible for some keen…

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Annual Walcha Show Record Entries

The Walcha News · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 2

The 38th annual P. and A. Shown which opened in ideal weather on Wednesday, was one of the most successful yet held. Over 2200, entries…

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Potato Growers Seek Show Publicity

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 9

At a special meeting of the New England Potato Growers' Association it was decided to stage a pyramid exhibit at the Tamworth Show, providing…

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Geo. Sorlie's Musical Revue a Sparkling Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 6

Everybody will welcome the return to Armidale of the popular George, Sorlie and his new Musical Revue Co. The season will open in the elaborate…

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Glen Innes Show Magnificent Pavilion Good Draught Classes

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 6

Quite a number of Inverell people visited the Glen Innes show (apart from those taking an active part therein), and they were well…

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The Show Opens on Tuesday Next Splendid Entries Received

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 7

Splendid nominations have been received for all horse sections at the Armidale and District Show, to be held next week, and the…

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