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New England · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

624 stories in New England's papers · page 4 of 32

Autumn Flower Show Wednesday, March 22 Cookery Section Also

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

The Ross Hill Parents and Citizens' Association intend to proceed with the Autumn flower show, and on Tuesday last a very…

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Miniature Victorian Train for World Fair

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 2

A scale model of the "Spirit of Progress" will be the Victorian Railways' contribution to the Australian pavilion at the New York…

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£100,000 Spent on Carnival Clothes

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 8

It is estimated that about £100,000 was netted by tailors and clothing manufacturers in South Africa during the enthusiasm for Voortrekker…

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Farm Boys for Easter Show Three States to be Represented

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales has decided to extend invitations to 30 members of the New South Wales Junior Farmers'…

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The Coming Show Committee Meeting Finalising Arrangements Maitland Troop Very Fit

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 7

A meeting of the committee of the P. and A. Association was held on Friday to finalise affairs for the coming Show. A letter was read…

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George Washington Descended From Edward I Genealogical Tree on Show By Air Mail) LONDON, January 21

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 3

A leading feature of the British Government's exhibit at the World's Fair in New York will be the pedigree of George…

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Armidale Cup Carnival Many Sydney Horses Seek Rich Prizes Nebraska Chosen To Win Main Event City Handicap Should Go to Tickle

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 2

Attracting attention from all parts of the State, not only because of the generous prize money offered and the widespread response from owners and trainers, but on account of its long and honoured history, the…

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500,000 Expected to Attend New York Fair Display by Dominions

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 3

Residents of many countries are making preparations for a visit to the New York World Fair to be opened on April 30 next. It has been…

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Stud Cattle Show Entries Decrease Armidale Discussion

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 2

Staling that he would be prepared in brine his team of stud Herefords to the show if the association pure the expense, Mr…

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Booth Rights Highest Bid Repudiated Armidale Show Committee Meeting

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 3

An allegation that he had not been treated fairly by the Armidale P., A. and H. Association in the sale of publican's booths…

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£69 From Carnival Competition Prizewinners

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 7

The net proceeds from the recent Institute-C.W.A. carnival were £60. This will be divided equally among the promoters…

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Show Next Week Promise of Good Horses

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 6

Horses at the Guyra show next Tuesday and Wednesday promise to be a feature of the stock display. Entries in the draught sections are…

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Next Week's Show

Guyra Argus · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 2

The Secretary, Mr. A. A. Mackenzie, informs us that arrangements for the Show next week are well in hand, and the entries received are in the…

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Hands in Molten Metal Children Show Faith in Science

The Uralla Times · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 5

A boy, and a girl among an audience of schoolchildren at the Royal Institution, Albemarie Street, London, recently plunged their hands…

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Farm Boys for Easter Show Three States to Be Represented

Guyra Argus · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales has decided to extend invitations to 30 members of the New South Wales Junior Farmers'…

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One Month to Glen Innes Show P. AND A. Committee Prepares Numerous Applications For Space

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 8

With the Glen Innes Show only a month ahead, the members of the committee of the Central New England P. and A. Association present at this week's meeting devoted their time to arranging details of…

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Fair and Flower Show Hillgrove Function

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 8

The fair and flower show held at Hillgrove recently by members of the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild was a great success, both financially and…

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Muswellbrook Show Abandoned

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 4

At a special meeting of the committee of Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association, it was decided, owing to drought conditions which…

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Val Paddington Wins President's Handicap Armidale Carnival Concludes

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 4

Val Paddington won the President's Handicap, the chief event at the Armidale and New England Jockey Club's meeting to-day…

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Week-end Show At The Capitol

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 8

The special releases for The Capitol's week-end chow are "Sinners in Paradise" and Zane Grey's "Thunder Trail."…

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