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Shows & fairs, 1939

624 stories in New England's papers · page 1 of 32

URALLA P. and A. Association £25 From Show Ball

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 January 1939 · page 2

The committee of the Uralla P. and A. Association, at a meeting on Thursday, expressed its appreciation of the work of the…

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Gate Takings Show Improvement

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 4

Gate takings at the Highland Gathering at the Armidale showground on Monday were stated to-day to be £5 above those of last year. As the…

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Inverell Apiarists Show Exhibit Cooking Competition

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 4

At the recent meeting of the Inverell Apiarists' Association, the matter of a display at the forthcoming show was decided. A…

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Consistent Variora Takes Inverell Cup Exciting Finish in Rich Event Val William Takes the Presidents. Highly Successful Annual Fixture. Splendid Racing Throughout Three Days of Carnival—good Land, Variora and Val William Take Out Doubles—flyings to Spear Gold and Lachlan

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 7

THE HIGH REPUTATION OF THE INVERELL JOCKEY CLUB WAS FULLY MAINTAINED DURING THE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY PERIOD ON THE OCCASION OF THE ANNUAL CUP FIXTURE. THE ATTENDANCE ON THE THREE DAYS WAS WELL UP TO THE STANDARD OF RECENT YEARS, AND THE RACING THROUGHOUT THE…

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Uralla Show

The Uralla Times · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Committee, the President (Mr H. M. Croft) reported that with the newly-formed council of northern Show…

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Show Attraction

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 4

Armidale and New England P., A. and H. Association authorised the committee, at the last meeting, to complete arrangements for the…

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URALLA Memorial Institute Preparations For Carnival

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 6

Arrangements for the annual carnival was the chief concern of the committee of the Memorial Institute at its monthly meeting last night…

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Memorial Institute Preparation for Carnival

The Uralla Times · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Uralla Memorial Institute Committee was held on Tuesday, when, the President (Mr J. W. Lightowiers), Messrs. L…

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Passing Show of 1938

The Uralla Times · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 3

At a general glance it must appear that Lord Nuffield was as for astray last January to predicting "brighter times" for 1938 as his…

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Police Swimmers Five to Attend Local Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 4

The secretary of the Glen Innes Swimming Club is in receipt of advice that arrangements have been made by the Royal Life…

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The Show Governor's Visit Military Escort to be Arranged Many Applications for Space

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 5

At a meeting of the committee of the Central New England P. and A. Association held on Tuesday afternoon preliminary details…

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Ross Hill Flower Show Date in Abevance Liberal Schedule Arranged

The Inverell Times · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 5

Owing to the unfavorable weather, members of the Ross Hill P. and C. Association have decided to call a general meeting of horticulturists and…

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Rome's Great Poker Game Continues Neither Side Will Show Its Hand No Willingness to Make Concessions Il Duce Advocates Belligerent Rights in Spain ROME

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 1

Formal conversations between Mr. Neville Chamberlain and Signor Mussolini ended after an hour and a quarter. The British spokesman stated that neither side asked or gave any commitment. Each stated its own…

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Wheats From N.S.W. Win at Chicago Show

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 2

Four New South Wales wheatgrowers secured the tour award in the class for white wheats at the international [?] Exposition and Grain at…

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London Wool Sales Values Show Decline Undercurrent of Caution LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 1

At the opening of the first series of London wool sales for 1939, merinos were 5 per cent and others 5 to 7½ per cent, lower, compared…

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Tingha Topics Personal: Year's Rain : Hospital Matters : Swimming Carnival Legacy for Hospital : Post Office Improvements. PERSONAL

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 6

Accompanied by her daughters, Mrs. C. M. O. Halloran is holidaying in the city. Mrs. G. H. Rae returned home…

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Show Attraction

Guyra Argus · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 2

Armidale and New England P., A. and H. Association authorised the committee, at the last meeting, to complete arrangements for the…

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Racing Cup Carnival Next Week's Meeting Success Seems Assured

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 4

With the course in perfect order after last night's rain and with the certainty that over 70 horses will be competing, prospects for…

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Mr. Cordingley says Ratepayers Not Getting Fair Deal (To the Editor)

The Uralla Times · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 5

Referring to your report upon the Gostwyck shire Council meeting of January 10th.—The violent abuse of myself at meetings of the Gostwyck…

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Guyra Show Committee Prepares Additions To Schedule Special Prizes for Military Events

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 6

At last meeting of the committee of the Guyra P.A. and H. Association many details in preparation for the forthcoming Guyra…

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