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Shows & fairs, 1940

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Inverell Show

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 5

The State Premier, Mr. Mair, will officially open the Inverell Show on February 21st. The ex-Kaiser states that war…

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Warialda Sheep at Tenterfield Show

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

Mr. T. L. Plain of "Rooky Springs'' was amongst the prize, winners of the sheep section at the Tenterfield Show last week. This…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Show Public Holiday

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

The Town Clerk has received word to the effect that Wednesday. February 21. the second dav of the Inverell show, has been declared a public holiday…

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Show Dates Altered. to April 26th & 27th

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

In view of the fact that the Light Horse men will return from camp on the second day of the Show, and provision had been made in the…

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Armidale Show Closure of Entries

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 4

Exhibitors are reminded that entries in domestic industry, art, photography, school, preserves and cookery sections for the Armidale district…

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State Finances Show Improvement Still Big Deficit

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 3

The State Treasurer (Mr. Richardson) stated on Monday that considerable improvement occurred in the State's finances during January. The…

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"Shire Council Stands Condemned" No Holiday For Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 4

"Has it been the usual thing for the Dumaresq Shire Council not to grant a holiday for the second day of the show?" asked Aid. Dawson at…

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Warialda Show Dates Altered April 26 and 27

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 4

In view of the fact that the Light Horse men will return from camp on the second day of the Warialda show, and provision had been made in the…

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Australia's Economy Depends on Primary Industry Mr. Bruxner Opens Guyra Show GUYRA

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 4

"Australia's economy in these days depends on primary industry, and agricultural shows are thus of importance in that they keep…

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Bistrict Exhibitors Stand Loyally Behind Guyra Show Remarkable Improvement in Horse Sections High Quality Merinos Prominent in Outstanding Sheep Exhibits

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 5

There are some who take a pessimistic view of the effect of the war on events at home, but The Guyra Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association had no hesitation in proceeding with its 35th annual exhibition this year. The association was rewarded for its courage, for the…

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Institute Carnival Bright Show

The Uralla Times · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

The annual Institute Carnival was opened in a blaze of light last evening and attracted a goodly attendance of the public…

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Guyra Show Fine Exhibition Attractive Ring Show High Quality Sheep

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

"Australia's cnonomy in these days depends on primary industry, and agricultural shows are thus or importance in that they…

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Guyra Show 35th Annual Exhibition the Award List Horses All Stallions

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 6

Blood stallion, 3yrs. and over: Miss L. Tierney 1 and champion, W. H. Wesley 2. Stallion, 3yrs. and over, best suited for remounts or hacks:…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Uralla Times · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

Many attractive stalls will feature their wared at the annual Flower show to be held in Wesley hell and grounds next Wednesday and…

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Good Entries For the Show Record Sheep Numbers

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

Though it is certain large numbers will be added before Wednesday of next week, when entries definitely close, the tally…

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Show Holidays

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 4

Cansdell's Stores will close on Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock, and Thursday at 1 o'clock, on account of Inverell's social event of the year—the P…

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Sheep Show Within Show Fats Were Main Feature

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 7

The sheep show constituted a record both from the point of view of entries and quality. Fats were a feature of this section…

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Exhibition Tennis Matches Arranged For March 13

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 4

Armidale tennis enthusiasts will shortly have the opportunity of seeing some first-class exhibition play, when four players of international…

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It Was a Grand Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 4

Outside the ring at Guyra's show on Tuesday and Wednesday were all the elements of a real show…

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A Big Show Two Special Releases

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 4

Saturday night at The Capitol sees the release of two specials The first is the long awaited "Only Angels Have Wings" starring Cary Grant and Jean…

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