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New England · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1942

272 stories in New England's papers · page 4 of 14

Swimming Carnival Season Approaches Drummond Shield on March 11 Over 260 Children Learn This Year

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 4

The Drummond Shield Carnival, the chief event of the swimming season, will be held on March 11…

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The Guyra Show

Guyra Argus · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 2

The Secretary of the P. and A. Committee, Mr. A. A. Mackenzie, reports satisfactory entries for the forth-coming show next month. Many…

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Stanthorpe Show Successful

Guyra Argus · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 2

Mr A. A. Mackenzie, secretary of the local show committee, is in receipt of a letter from the Stanthorpe (Q.) Agricultural Society, which states…

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Flower Show Guyra and District Horticultural Society's Fine Effort

Guyra Argus · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 2

The initial show under the aegis of the Guyra and District Horticultural Society, hold yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon and evening can be…

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Kennel Notes P. and A. Kennel Club Show Carries on

Guyra Argus · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 4

Although the War Position does not appear to improve the Show Committee are abiding by their decision to hold the Annual Show on March 14th,…

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Emmaville and Deepwater Districts News Page Country Women Successful Exhibition and Sale of Work Mrs. W. F. Baker Most Successful Exhibitor

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 6

The fair held last Saturday afternoon at the Deepwater School of Arts will greatly assist the patriotic fund of the local branch…

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"Youth Show."

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 4

A foundation member of the Youth Show is tall, dark and musical Bernard Don. His resonant basso voice has been a pillar of strength in…

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Tingha Topics Successful Flower Show Army Offiefers Farewelled Flower Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 3

The Red Cross Flower Show was well attended and despite the drought conditions the blooms were of excellent quality. Keen competition was…

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Flower Show For Red Cross Funds (Contributed)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 3

Funds are urgently needed by the Red Cross Society. The Horticultural Society asks for support and help in staging its Red…

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Hospital Board Good Credit Balance Show Society's Aid

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 2

"We still have a very handsome credit working balance and money is coming in well. If we did not have any interest to pay we would…

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The Rower Show Remarkable Display Gardens a Picture

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 5

In the competing gardens, as well aa in the display at the Town Hall to-day for the annual show of the Glen Innes Horticultural…

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Rather "See Red" Than Show A Yellow Streak

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 3

I cannot help wondering what I would really be like in an emergency. It is easy enough to be…

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Satisfactory Entries for the Guyra District Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 4

Mr. A. A. Mackenzie, secretary of Guyra Show Committee, states that satisfactory entries are being received for the show next month. He is…

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Garden Beauty Glen Innes Achievement 24th. Annual Show Judges Impressed

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 2

Probably no previous exhibition has been staged under more adverse conditions than the 24th. annual exhibition of the Glen…

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Wool Display Feature of Flower Show P. AND A. Society's Enterprise

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 4

A feature of the Glen Innes Horticultural Society's annual exhibition held on Saturday, was an attractive display of wool…

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Flower Show Record Entries Expected

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 4

Recent generous rains should mean record entries in Armidale Horticultural Society's show the town hall on Saturday…

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Patriotic Carnival

Guyra Argus · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 2

The Women's Auxiliary of the Guyra Soldiers Comforts Fund have organised a Carnival to be held on Saturday, 7th March, on the vacant…

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Flower Show

The Uralla Times · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 2

The 30th annual flower show organised by the Methodist Church was held on Saturday last. Due to ARP, the show was held in the old Bank…

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1942 Sydney Sheep Show Abandoned

Guyra Argus · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 2

The Council of the N.S.W. Sheep-breeders' Association unanimously decided not to proceed with the promotion of this year's Sheep Show…

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Kennel Notes P. AND A. Show Expects Record Entry Make it Guyra's Grand War Effort

Guyra Argus · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 1

The Secretary, Mr. A. A. Macken Zic has been kept busy this week to cope with the flow of entries and inquiries for schedules. In an interview…

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