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Shows & fairs, 1936

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Local Swimmers To the Fore at Tamworth Approaching Inverell Carnival

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 3

On Sunday last a contingent of Inverell swimmers left for Tamworth to take part in the swimming carnival held at that centre on…

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CYCLING Deepwater Carnival Stanthorpe Rider Wins Big Event

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 3

On Monday the Deepwater Cycling Club held a very successful day's sports and ball at night. Riders came from Stanthorpe,…

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At Private Theatre Show Girls Arrested

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 2

Five girls accused of appearing nude on the stage were arrested when the police raided a private theatre in the upper section of fashionable Fifth…

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Garden Beauty to Be Staged on Saturday Glen Innes Horticultural Society's Annual Exhibition Almost a Record Number of Entries

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 4

With the largest number of entries for many years and a cool change in the weather which will preserve the blooms, the 18th, annual exhibition of the Glen Innes Horticultural Society, to be held in the Town Hall on Saturday next promises to be worthy of the…

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Wild West Show Thorpe McConville to Visit Armidale

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 4

Thorpe McConvilie will again visit Armidale on Wednesday night next with his American "Wild West" rodeo circus comprising genuine American…

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P. & A. Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 4

If it's from Cansdell's, it's right! "Radella" brand groceries are obtainable only at Cansdell's and Cansdell's are offering a prize of one guinea for…

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Chicago Wheat Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 4

Mr. W. E. Tonkin, of Pallamallawa, has received notice that he has secured third prize at the Chicago wheat show, with the variety Boomey. With the…

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SWIMMING Unprecedented Interest Preparations for Saturday's Carnival

The Inverell Times · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 4

Next Saturday night's carnival promises to be the biggest thing of its kind ever held to Inverell. Visitors will be present from…

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Royal Easter Show Special Ring Attractions

The Inverell Times · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 3

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society is again following its progressive policy by providing the most attractive ring events possible for the…

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Warialda P. & A. Association. Further Arrangements for the Show--march 18 & 19 Report on Water Supply

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 2

A meeting of the committee on Saturday to make farther arrangements for the forthcoming Show was attended by Messrs H. S. McMaster…

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Royal Easter Show Special Ring Attractions

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 3

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society is again following its progressive policy of providing the most attractive ring events possible for the…

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Glen Innes' Garden Beauty Eighteenth Annual Show One of Most Successful in History of the Horticultural Society Entries in All Sections of High Standard

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 7

The eighteenth annual flower show of the Glen Innes Horticultural Society, held during the week-end, was one of the most successful in the history of this enthusiastic and progressive body…

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FINALISED! Carnival Arrangements Swimmers in Form

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 8

Typical of the tremendous interest being taken in the Intertown swimming carnival to be held next Saturday night, is the manner in…

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Guyra News P. and A. Association Preparing For the Show Reduced Rail Fares Granted

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 4

Before proceeding with the busiat the metting of the Guyra and A. Association, the presiMr.A.W. Everett. moved…

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Increase in Rates 1936 Estimates Adopted By Couacil Water Charges Show Advance Summonses to Coiiect Arrears of Rates

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 7

Afte a protracted debate, in which two aldermen indulged in an, acrimonious dispute and almost came to blows, the estimates of the Armidale City Council were adopted on Monday night…

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Show Time

The Uralla Times · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 1

With the approach of the time when Uralla's Annual Show is to be held there is a reminder to the district to be up and doing. It is a far…

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Royal Easter Show Special Ring Attractions

Guyra Argus · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 3

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society is again following its progressive policy by providing the most attractive ring events possible…

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"Bigger Show Than Ever" 1936 Glen Innes Fixture Inquiries From Three States for Schedules The Governor-General May Attend Official Opening

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 2

A good fall of rain at an earl y date is the only thine required to make possible the Central New England P. and A. Association's objective—"A bigger Show than ever." At Tuesday's meeting Col. J. F…

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Hospital Carnival Vigorous Activities

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 4

In connection with the Commercial Travellers' Carnival to be held in Inverell this year an enthusiastic meeting was held and the following was…

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Show Privileges Satisfactory Prices Secured

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 4

At their offices this Aborning Messrs. A. H. McArthur Slid Co. sold at satisfactory prices the booth privileges in connection…

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