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Shows & fairs, 1939

624 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 32

The Ritz Show Dances

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

On Wednesday and Thursday nights of this week dances will be conducted at Inverell's most popular dance rendezvous, the Ritz Dance Cabaret…

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Glen Innes Flower Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

Despite the discouragement of a long spell of unusually dry weather and the near-tragedy of a driving rain storm only a few minutes before their…

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Armidale Show Reminder To Exhibitors

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

Entries in domestic, industry, art, schools, preserves and cookery sections of the Armidale and New England District Show, to be…

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Junior Farmers at Royal Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

Junior farmers who intend exhibiting at the Royal Sydney Show must notify the district supervisor of their entries by to-morrow…

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Mack's Variety Show. Opens To-morrow Night

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 8

This Com[?] will open their Inverell season to-morrow (Tuesday) night in the [?] marguce theatre [?] in [?]-street bel[?] the…

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The Maitland Mounteds. at the Inverell Show

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

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

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Inverell Show Success Assured Good Entries: Splendid Ring

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

There is no doubt now that the Inverell Show this week will be well op to its usual standard, despite dry weather or any other…

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[?] Boats Strange Passenger From Asia. Unique Attraction for Inverell Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 8

[?] box of the [?] attractions. [?] [?] the Capella on her [?] Australia He arrived…

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Bundarra Holds Another Splendid Show High Class Horses Magnificient Wool Display Splendid Agricultural Exhibit Women's Work Outstanding Successful District Co-operation

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 7

The annual show at Bundarra is always very interesting because of certain distinct features. The horses are very good types and are all locally owned; the display of fine and superfine wool is magnificent and could hardly be…

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The Show Big Entry List Exceeds Last Year

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 4

The entries to hand yesterday for the Glen Innes Show totalled more than those of last year, and with an additional batch of late…

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Junior Farmers Linwood Annual Show Many Fine Exhibits

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 4

The third annual show of the Linwood Junior Farmers' Club held at the School on Friday, 24th February, was a decided…

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Show with 4,000 DOGS Popular Breed That Does Not Bark LONDON, February 10

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 6

For the first time in its 53 years' history, Cruft's Dog Show lacked the presence of its founder, and the man who gave it its name…

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Flower Show Attracts Hundreds of Visitors Town Hall a Blaze of Color Gardeners Triumph Over Dry Season

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 7

There was an amazing array of fine blooms at the 21st annual flower show of the Glen Innes Horticultural Society, held in the Glen Innes Town Hall on Saturday afternoon and night…

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Mack's Vaudeville An Entertaining Show

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

With one of the most brilliant troupes it has ever brought to Invrrell, Mack's show opened their show week season in their…

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Uralla Show

The Uralla Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

At last Thursdays meeting of the committee, the President and Secretary were authorised to attend to the erection of additional cattle stalls if…

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Bundarra Show

The Uralla Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

The principal awards at Bundarra Show, held last Saturday, were:—Maiden hackney, G. Braund; boy rider, over 10 and under 14, Gordon…

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Glen Innes Show

Guyra Argus · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

The 71st Annual Glen Innes Show will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next. The secretary, Mr. Souter informs us that record…

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All New Show—mack's Varieties

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 4

Speciality acts predominate in the new programme which Mack's Variety Stars will present to their Glen Innes patrons, commencing on Tuesday…

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The Troubles of a Show Secretary

The Uralla Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

I used to think that the man. who wanted most patience and tact among' all the people I have met, was the presiding genius at the iniquity…

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Valuable Trophy for Herdsmen Easter Show Innovation

Guyra Argus · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

In addition to £50 prize-money which has been allocated for competition among beef cattle herdsmen bringing out the best-prepared group…

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