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Shows & fairs, 1938

607 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 31

Junior Farmers Camp at Royal Show Northern District Representatives

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 7

Mr. George M. Blacklock, supervisor of school agriculture, advises that the following junior farmers have been selected to represent clubs in…

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[?] Show Outstanding Sheep Display Remarkably Good Pavilion Splendid Horse Exhibit

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 6

The Warialda Show took place on Monday and Tuesday of this week in fine and very hot weather. There was the usual display of first rate miscellaneous horses, nearly all locally owned; a magnificent exhibit of merino…

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The Carnival Big Success Promised

The Uralla Times · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 6

The carnival held in Memorial Institute grounds last evening, and Which will be concluded this evening, was successful from every viewpoint…

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Prize Money for Show

Guyra Argus · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 5

The Guyra branch of the Teachers Federation has received from the Guyra P. and A. Society £11/4/ allotted for the school exhibit in the recent…

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Armidale District Show Special Trains

Guyra Argus · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 2

Arrangements have been made for special train services from Guyra and Kentucky in connection with the Armidale and New England District Show,…

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1938 Glen Innes Show Sidelights

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 4

Mr. W. A. Hartmann exhibited a fine sample of lucerne grown on his Cottesbrook property. Maize produced on stalks 12 feet…

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Armidale District Show Special Train Services

The Uralla Times · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 6

Arrangements have been made for special train services from Kentucky and Guvra in connection with the Armidale and New England District…

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The Show Third Day An Entertaining Programme

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 1

An excellent ring programme was presented to-day to a large attendance. Results:—…

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Fakirs' Baffling Mysteries Strange Tricks at Uralla Show

The Uralla Times · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 5

At Urall Show many people witnessed the strange tricks performed by a visiting Hindu fakir. One such was the…

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POULTRY From Noted Pens Feathered Champions at the Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 3

The poultry section at this week's Show was one of the largest and best all round quality for some…

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Old Time Shows an Interesting Review the Men Who Pioneered the Glen Innes Exhibition

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 15

The country show is the embodiment of all that is fine in any country community. The exhibits are truly emblematic of the industry, intelligence and patient ambitions of the residents…

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The Glen Innes District Show As Great As Ever After Seventy Years Magnificent Exhibition Impresses Striking Window Display of a Rich and Fertile District Sheep and Clydesdales Unsurpassed at Any Country Show Farm and Garden Contributions Make Impressive Pavilion Display Great Town and District Annual Reunion Has Irresistible Attraction

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 2

The Glen Innes and Central New England Pastoral and Agricultural Association has every reason to be proud of the success of its seventieth Show. The all-round excellence of this Week's Exhibition Was only to be expected of this rich district, but in the absence of the annual shop window display there would be a…

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Sir Earle Page Officiates the Show Open Need for Improved Communication As Direct Avenue for Disposal of Produce

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 2

The arena and surrounding lawns presented a gay and animated scene against the background of sideshow tents and…

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MAN—WOMAN For Exhibition At Armidale Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 3

When Arthur Greenhalgh, the well known Australian showman, returned on the s.s. Mariposa on February 21. he brought with him one of the…

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Show Competitions

The Inverell Times · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

Three persons, namely, Messrs. Peter Finn, A. McIlwain, and John Hunt, were successful in judging the correct weight of the fat bullock at the…

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All Night Show Dance

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 6

One of the popular amusements of show week will be the all night dance In the Town Hall on Wednesday next, commencing at 8.30 o'clock. A special…

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Week-end Show At The Capitol

The Inverell Times · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

The main attraction at The Capital to-morrow (Saturday) night is "Borneo," a thrilling action dreams of the dangerous…

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Glen Innes Show Inverell Winners Dairy Cattle Section

The Inverell Times · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

Among the winners at the Glen Innes show were the following:— DAIRY CATTLE. Group of Jersey bull, cow and…

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Jimmy Sharman Boxing Troupe For Armidale Popular Show Fixture

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 10

Sportsment throughout the district will welcome the visit of the popular showman, Jimmy Sharman, and his famed boxing and wrestling…

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Brilliant Pictures Show Week at the Capitol Bargain Prices To-night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

The Capitol Theatre management, in order to provide attractive programmes during show week, has secured some of the best films now in…

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