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Shows & fairs, 1940

559 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 28

Show Attractions "Popeye" Coming Soon With Big International Review

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

Owing to the present world crisis, during which overseas imported artists are obliged to remain in Australia, a rare opportunity arises which enables…

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Armidale Ambulance Decrease in Revenue For January Carnival and Art Union Organised

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 9

Expenditure for the Armidale District Ambulance for January was £115/7/8, while income was only £79/10/4, reducing the…

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Armidale Show Keen Inquiry For Schedules Applications From Southern Queensland

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

The Arimidale and New England district show, to be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 4,5 and 6, gives promise of…

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The Coming Show Triumph of Irrigation Plenty of Sport and Amusement

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 4

Everything is in shape now for the Inverell Show, which opens on Tuesday next. In the words of Shakespeare, "an evil has been…

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Guyra Show Revealed Districts Agricultural Wealth Fats Outstanding Feature of Splendid Sheep Exhibits Judges Express Pleasure at High Quality Livestock

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

Guyra district is one of the most favoured in New South Wales and the Guyra people are not lacking in their efforts to forward its development. This statement was proved at the 35th annual exhibition of the Guyra Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association, staged on Tuesday and Wednesday…

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The Show Applications for Space Numerous Sideshows

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 4

Showgoers will be well catered for in regard to out-of-the-ring entertainment at the Glen Innes Show on Tuesday. Wednesday,…

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Bright Blooms Town Hall Display Flower Show Success

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 4

A reflection of the beauty of Glen Innes gardens is given in the bright display of flowers at the Horticultural Society's annual…

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Show Attractions Historical Midgets

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 8

Midgets have made themselves famous throughout history, as there have been midget statesmen, priests, high counsellors, of the church, State…

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Flower Section at Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

Intending exhibitors in the flower section at the P. and A. Show are reminded that any exhibit not staged ready for judging by 9.30 a.m. on…

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De[?] La Salle Swimming Carnival Excellent Performances Junior of Promise

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

Performances of a high standard were witnessed at the swimming carnival at De La Salle baths yesterday. Some excellent…

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Members' Tickets For Armidale Show May Now be Purchased

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

Members' tickets for the Armidale and New England district show, to be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March…

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URALLA Official Opening of Show Invitation to Brigadier Johnstone Grant For Military Sports

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 3

A meeting or the Uralla Show Committee last Friday decided to equest Brigadier J. L. G. Johntone to open the show officially…

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[?]Ndarra's Attractive Show Good Quality Horses Most Creditable Pavilion Magnificent Wool Exhibit Splendid Trotting and Good Sport

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 3

The Bundarra Show was held on Saturday and may be considered a success in view of the unfavorable season and world conditions generally…

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Fair Rents Court Rent of Shop Reduced

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 4

Before Mr. A. J. Bryant, P.M., at Coff's Harbor, Sampson Palmer and Thomas James Roderick, trading as Blow's, applied to the court, under…

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"Wild Australia" Show Week Attraction

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 6

After an absence of two years, Thorpe McConville is to bring his popular "Wild Australia" rodeo and circus with a number of fresh…

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Tennis Town Club Bigger Social Committee Delightful Exhibition Ahead

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

According to a report by our secretary there is going to be much doing in the social world on behalf of the Town Tennis Club…

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Show Entries Most Satisfactory Good Patronage for Ring Events

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 4

Entries for the Glen Innes Show next week are roost satisfactory, and in some sections record support has been given…

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Golf Town Club Week-end Play Beginners Show Promise

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

There was a good attendance on both Sunday morning and afternoon at the links, and some of the beginners are showing…

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Show Attractions Mack's Varieties

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 8

The standard of excellence shewn in previous years was fully maintained at Mack's marquee last evening. A parked audience witnessed the…

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Show Issue Friday Next February 23

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 4

A full and comprehensive account of this week's annual Inverell Show will be published in Friday's issue of the "Times."…

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