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Shows & fairs, 1939

624 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 32

Guyra Show Unveiling A. W. Everett Memorial

Guyra Argus · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 1

The Hon. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A, Minister for Education who officially opened the Show last week also unvailed the Memorial to the memory…

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The "Mainland Mognteds" At the Inverell Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 5

Every Australian appreciates feats of dare-devil riding and spectacular, displays of horsemanship. Known as the "Maitland…

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The Glen Innes Show Committee Makes Final Arrangements Preparations for Governor's Visit Complete Band To Be Engaged For Two Days Dog Racing Proposal Favorably Discussed

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 4

The committee of the Central New England P. and A. Association, at its final meeting prior to the Glen Innes Show made final arrangements, which ensure, so far as administrative details are concerned,…

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Exhibition Tennis Visit of State Representatives

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 4

Play of a high standard was witnessed at the Armidale City Tennis Club's courts on Wednesday when exhibition matches were played by H…

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[?] For [?]-End Show. [?] Capital

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 2

Picture [?] are asked to note that the [?] and programme will be screenced [?] one night only, to-morrow [?] when the…

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Uralla Show Completing Arrangements

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 7

The last meeting of the committee of the Southern New England P. and A. Association prior to the 1939 show was held yesterday afternoon. The…

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Rest Room at the Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 4

The local branch of the Country Women's Association intends again managing a rest-room at the forthcoming Inverell show. This is made…

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High Jump at Tenterfield show

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 4

Three horses competed for the high jump at the Tenterfield show, commencing at 5ft. 6in., each horse cleared the rails, and after they were raised…

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Aix New Show—mack's Varieties

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 2

Speciality acts predominate in the new programme which Mack's Variety Stars will present to their Inverell patrons. Commencing on Tuesday…

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Ross Hill P. & C. Flower Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 4

The Ross Hill P. and C. Flower Show which is to be held in the Butler Hall on March 22, is causing much local interest. The schedules, which…

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Coming Show. Everything Ready. Good Entertainment

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 8

Next Tuesday the annual show opens, and there is every reason to expect that it will be up to the best standards. The committee have done…

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Armdale District Show Preparations Well In Hand Many Inquiries From Exhibitors

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 4

In spite of the continued dry weather, the Armidale and New Engand district show, to be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and…

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A Human with a Tail. Boy from Borneo. To be Seen At Inverell Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 2

According to Charles Darwin, and others, man has descended from the apes. In the course of time, they say the tail has completely disappeared…

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The "Mainland Mounteds" At the Inverell Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 5

Every Australian appreciates feats of dare-devil riding and spectacular displays of horsemanship. Known as the "Maitland…

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LOCAL & GENERAL The Band and the Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 4

MRS. J. R. WINDEYER writes to the editor: It would appear from the report of the P. and A. meeting that my offer to pay half the band…

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Show Entries Still Coming to Hand Big Total Expected

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 4

Entries for the Glen Innes Show are still coming to hand, and it is expected that when these are tallied up the total will be well…

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Surrealism in Britain's Biggest Fashion Show Only One Mannequin Takes Part In Display LONDON, January 26

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 7

Only one mannequin appeared in the first and biggest British fashion show of the year. Surrealism was seen at its craziest—but surrealism put together with such charm that we gasped and…

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Uralla Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 6

The Uralla Show takes place on Friday and Saturday, March 10 and 11, not on March 9 and 10, as inadvertently stated these columns in…

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Ross Hill Flower Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

A meeting of the Ross Hill P. and C. Association is to be held on Tuesday (to-morrow) night to attend to ordinary monthly business, as well as to…

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Notice to Show Exhibitors

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

Intending exhibitors in the flower section at the show are again reminded that any exhibit not staged ready for Judging at 9 o'clock on Wednesday…

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