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Shows & fairs, 1941

513 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 26

Vaudeville and Comedy Show

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 4

See the big Vaudeville and Comedy show to-morrow (Thursday), at the Town Hall, Inverell. The Sloggett's have just returned from overseas with…

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Uralla Institute-C.W.A. Carnival

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 7

The annual carnival of the Uralla Memorial Institute, and C.W.A. will be held to-night, and to-morrow night, when the usual stalls will be…

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Armidale Show Closing of Entries

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 4

March 5: Domestic industy, art, schools, preserves, cookery, junior farmers' sections. March 8: All general sections…

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Show Attractions George Sorlie's Revue Company

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 3

Commencing a show week season on Tuesday night next, in the marquee theatre erected in Cloonan's paddock, lower Vivian Street, George Sorlie…

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Coming Show Splendid Ring Trotting Specialities

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 4

The exhibits in the ring of miscellaneous horses this year will be of a very high standard, thanks to the personal influence of the…

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The Show, Current Pleasures and the War

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 4

At first glance it may seem very incongruous that while the nation is highly attuned to war, while our fighting forces are actually engaged in mortal, combat, the rest of the community should go about their daily tasks, should enjoy their usual pleasures, as though there…

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Delungra Doings Personol-Social-Flower Show-Tennis—C.W. A. PERSONAL

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 8

Mr. W. Stenz has returned home from hospital. Miss Joyce Lennon was operated on 'or appendicitis at Craignish and is…

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All Ready For Show Entries to Previous Years' Standard [Proceeds For Patriotic Funds

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 6

Profits from the show to be held next Friday and Saturday will be given to patriotic funds. Members of patriotic organisations…

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Highlight of Inverell Show March 4, 5 and 6, 1941. McFARLAND Troupe in Action

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 2

The McFarland Troupe, trick and stunt dare-devil riders, are world renowned. They have been specially engaged by the Society to appear in the Inverell Show ring twice daily on Wednesday and Thursday. March 5th and 6th. It will be their first appearance in…

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Local News Institute Carnival

The Uralla Times · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 1

The annual carnival at the Memorial Institute grounds opened last evening and will be continued to-night, when the citizens,…

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Guyra Patriotic Show

Guyra Argus · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 2

Arrangements are finalised fur the holding of the 36th Annual Exhibition of the Guyra P. A. and H. Association to-morrow (Friday) and Saturday and…

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Good Support for the Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 4

Entries for the Glen Innes Show, to be held on March 11, 12 and 13, are coming in well. The pavilion is filling well, and…

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Tenterfield Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 4

Among events of interest to residents of this district at the Tenterfield Show were: Hack to 14 stone, to 12 stone and 10, D. M. Sinclair; pair…

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[?] Show Attractions Talkie Poster Display

The Inverell Times · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 8

Always [?] attraction of interest on any Exhibition or Showground, is the lightning artist. This year, Ron Lissners' Talkie Poster display will…

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C.W.A.Memorial Institute Carnival Outstanding Success

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 3

Despite adverse weather conditions on Wednesday night when a cold wind and misty rain were experienced the takings for the first night of the…

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Coming Show Final Arrangements Official Opening

The Inverell Times · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 3

A special meeting of the P. and A. committee was held yesterday when final decisions were come to with regard to the Show. Mr. A. W. Yeo,…

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Swimming Records Broken at Ias. Carnival Three New Sets of Figures Abbott Champion House

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 8

Three records were broken at The Armidale School's annual swimming carnival yesterday morning…

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Patriotic Show Dates When Entries Close Late Nominations Will Not be Accepted

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 4

Intending exhibitors at Armidale Patriotic Show to be held on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday March 18, 19 and 20 are reminded that…

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Highlight of Inverell Show March 4, 5 and 6, 1941. McFARLAND Troupe in Action

The Inverell Times · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 6

MISS DORIS McFARLANE AND "PATCHES." THE WORLD'S WONDER TRICK HORSE. PRESENTING AN INTRICATE ROUTINE OF AMAZING TRICKS…

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