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Shows & fairs, 1940

559 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 28

Grounds for Show Splendid Entries in Ring Sections Sheep Dog Trials Should be Keen

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 3

Arrangements for the Armidale land New England district show, which opens next Monday, are practically complete. Tuesday has…

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Show Notes

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 5

The chief ring steward, Mr. O. E. Sloman, had the assistance of a small army of efficient helpers. Committeemen who rendered valuable assistance…

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In the Wet the Third Day Show Equestrian Contests Attract Wood Chopping Proves Popular

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 4

Though wet weather and a sodden ground made conditions unpleasant and at times dangerous for competitors there were good entries in most of the equestrian events on the programme at the third day of the Glen…

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Ambulance Carnival Commences on Friday Night

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

The Armidale District Ambulance carnival will commence in Dangarstreet, behind J. Richardson's store, next Friday night…

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Big-show Dance To-morrow Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 5

One of the main social attractions this week will be the all night show dance in the Town Hall to-morrow night. The orchestral music and…

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Cattle Section at Show Judge Mistook Date

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

Judging in the cattle sections at the Armidale show was delayed this afternoon through the nonarrival of the judge, Mr. J. W. O…

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Champion Bird of Show Langshan of Splendid Type

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 6

The Mayor of Uralla (Ald. E. Ferris) successfully combines poultry breeding with his aldermanic interests. He exhibited the…

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Show Attractions Sideshows and Revues Giant and Pigmy

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 8

Messrs. Greenhalgh and Jackson, promoters of sideshows, will offer an interesting array of tent-exhibits at the Armidale show…

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Reputation For Wool Show Upheld "Roumalla" Exhibit Takes Championship

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 6

The Uralla show is renowned for the excellence of its wool exhibit, and the display this year upheld that reputation…

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Epstein Disgusted With "Adam" Exhibition Protest at "Vulgar Display" —By Air Mail) LONDON, January 27

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 7

The sensational 3-ton pink alabaster. statue "Adam," Jacob Epstein's masterpiece, which was sold for £750, may make a fortune…

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Class of Clydesdale Mares Best Judge Had Seen at New England Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 6

The horse show commenced Suspiciously when the judge, Mr. L. P. Dutton, of "Urandangie," Guyra, publicly announced that a…

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Exhibits at Armidale's Annual Show Reveal Triumph Over Adversity Curtain Rises on Richest Rural Display of the North Judges Have Busy Day Making Awards

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 3

When this edition left the press judges had already made decisions which allocated the bulk of the £1200 prize money offered for the 1940 Armidale and New England Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association show. This is the largest amount of money offered annually for a New England exhibition, and is…

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Splendid Quality of Exhibits Impressed at Uralla Show Notable Improvement in Many Classes "Roumalla" Fleece Takes Wool Championship Committee's Efforts to Brighten Ring Highly Successful

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 6

Uralla show officials were delighted with the success of the association's 67th annual exhibition held on Friday and Saturday. Their delight was justified, as the show was truly a triumph over…

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Tennis Town Club the Championships Week-end Play Reviewed Next Sunday's Exhibition

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 2

The entries for the club championships closed on Thursday last and they are very satisfactory. There are, I admit some players…

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Heigh Ho the Fair! Glitter and Glamour of Side Show Town

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 4

"Any more for any more! Here y'are lady, try your luck—prize every time. Knock them over and it's your's—ah, bad luck, have…

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Armidale Show

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 4

At the Armidale show Mrs. D M Sinclair's Balalaika defeated Mrs Giblin's Trooper as grand champion back Miss Phyllis White was adjudged best…

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Show Gate Takings

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 2

[?] takings at Uralla's annual show totalled £149/10/, £133 being taken on the second day. It is believed that the second day's takings were a…

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Shearing Show Sheep

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 4

This year was the first in which Uralla show sheep came under the July shearing regulations. Mr. Tomlinson said it was a pleasure to judge…

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Export Lambs Uralla Show

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 3

Mr D M Shand of Woostille Armidale entered three pe[?] of five of his Border Leicester crosses in the export class at Uralla show, and…

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Show Within a Show! Fat Lamb Section "Best in State" Is Verdict of the Judge

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 7

Armidale district's reputation as a fat lamb growing centre was immeasurably enhanced by the exhibits…

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