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Shows & fairs, 1941

513 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 26

Guyra Patriotic Show Began To-day Committee's Carry-on Policy Well Supported Official Opening To-Morrow by Minister For Transport

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

Guyra Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association's 36th annual show commenced to-day in delightful weather. Rather than follow the example of other smaller show…

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Guyra Show Fine Horseflesh Pavilion Reflects Rich District

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 4

It is expected that the Guyra Patriotic Fund will benefit sub-stantially as a result of the Guyra Show, which opened yesterday and…

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"Pouring In" Entries For the Show Ring and Pavilion Well Supported

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 4

"Entries have been simply pouring in the last two days, and I've hardly been off the 'phone all morning," said Mr. J. R. Souter,…

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Inverell Show

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 2

The Inverell Show will start tomorrow (Tuesday) to be continued on Wednesday and Thursday. Entries in all classes are very…

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Macks' Vaudeville Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 3

The Tenterfiedd "Star" says:— A crowded house greeted the rising of the curtain at Macks and it was apparent right from the start that an…

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Show Attractions Sole's Circus

The Inverell Times · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 3

Sole Bros. take particular pride in presenting this season's programme to the public of Inverell. Many new acts have been secured since the company…

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Armidale Show Closing of Entries

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 4

Intending exhibitors in domestic industry, art, schools, preserves, cookery and junior farmers sections at Armidale show on March 18, 19 and 20, are…

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Capitol Specials Show Week Entertainment Four Changes

The Inverell Times · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 3

In keeping with the policy to provide special entertainment during important occasions, the management of The Capitol has secured a number of…

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Next Saturday's Flower Show Proceeds For Hospital Beautification Plan

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 4

Armidale and New England Horticultural Society will conduct its annual flower show in the town hall next Saturday…

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Highlight of Inverell Show March 4, 5 and 6, 1947. McFARLAND Troupe in Action

The Inverell Times · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 7

The McFarland Troupe trick and stunt dare-devil riders, are world renowned. The have been [?] by the Society to appear in the Inverell Show ring [?] Wednesday and Thursday, March [?]. It will be [?]appearance…

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Good District Can Hit Back at Drought Guyra Show Reveals Rich Country's Outstanding Recuperative Powers People's Great Effort Aids Nation's Cause

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 3

Guyra's 1941 show, the 36th to be held by Guyra Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association, which concluded on Saturday, proved two things: (1) that district shows can be successfully conducted in war-time; (2) the outstanding recuperative powers of the rich Guyra district…

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The Show District Farmers Rally Next Week's Exhibition

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 4

Entries coming in for the Glen Innes Show give definite indication that both the ring show and pavilion display at next week's district exhibition will be well up to standard…

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"The Youth Show."

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 4

To-night 2NZ broadcasts the 36th presentation of the "Youth Show." and this will be the last time you will hear this popular half hour session on…

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GUYRA Patriotic Movements Greek Day Appeal Carnival Arrangements

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 6

Guyra will hold a carnival to assist the Greek Appeal. Latest reports from the organising committee are that arrangements are…

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Armidale Show Many New Exhibitors in Classes Already Closed Big Nomination Forecast For Ring Events

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 4

Excellent entries have already been received in domestic industry, art, schools, preserves, cookery and junior farmers'…

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Greek Day Carnival

Guyra Argus · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 5

At a meeting of the Comfort Fund and Ladies' Auxiliary it was decided to organise a Carnival on Saturday March 22 with the following…

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Mack's Vaudeville Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 4

The Tenterfield "Star" says: A crowded bouse greeted the rising of the curtain at Mack's and it was apparent right from the start that an…

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Guyra Patriotic Show (Awards Continued.) Horticulture

Guyra Argus · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 4

Collodion cut flowers: R. Prisk 1, Mrs. R. Ayre 2; collection cut flowers, one each variety; Mrs. W. J. Little, arranged vase flowers: Mrs. R. Ayre…

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Guyra Patriotic Show Notes by "Snooper"

Guyra Argus · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 5

The attendance on Friday was quite up to the usual first day figures. The consensus of opinion among committee…

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Guyra Show AWARDS Horses All Stallions

Guyra Argus · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 3

Trotting or pacing colt or mare, 2 yrs. and under: J. Mason wells. Pony stallion: W. C. Symington. Champion active farm stallion: L…

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