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Shows & fairs, 1943

155 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 8

Yetman B.N.A. Carnival

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 6 December 1943 · page 2

Saturday, 18th December, is to be a gala day at Yetman, when a day's sports and ball will be held in aid of the local Branch of the Bush Nursing…

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North Star Sports Carnival £151 RAISED

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 6 December 1943 · page 2

A very successful day's sports and ball were held at, North Star on Saturday, Nov. 27th. the proceeds of which are being divided between the…

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Swimming at Armidale Strong Club Formed at Enthusiastic Meeting Hopes of Country Championships' Carnival

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 December 1943 · page 8

Marked enthusiasm characterised a meeting of the Armidale Amateur Swimming Club last night when members elected officers for the…

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Yetman Carnival Saturday’s Big Day

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 December 1943 · page 1

A monster day’s sports is to be held at Yetman on Saturday next, December 18, in aid of the local Bush Nursing Association. A very attractive…

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Belgravia Infants’ School Splendid Exhibition of Work

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 December 1943 · page 2

Between 70 and 80 mothers of small children and interested visitors accepted the invitation extended to them by the staff of the Infants’…

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Flower Show and Cooking Competition

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 December 1943 · page 2

A display of work in conjunction with a flower show and cooking competition for pupils of the Practice School was held on Saturday…

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Scraps Help Win War Marvels Of Ingenuity In English Exhibition (A William Hoit B.B.C. Broadcast)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 December 1943 · page 14

In a hall at Westminster, London, is a unique exhibition. The exhibits there, from industrial Britain,…

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Swimming Teachers' College Championships Miss D. Kempster And G. Benson Show Up Well Cantello House Easy Win In Points Score

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 December 1943 · page 11

The annual swimming carnival of the Teachers' College resulted in keen competition in the championship…

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Show Committee

The Uralla Times · Tuesday 21 December 1943 · page 2

The Show Committee met on Saturday. Present: Sir Hugh Croft (President), Messrs J. R. and G. J. Mackay, W. Jenkins, E. C. Miller…

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Exhibition of Floating

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 December 1943 · page 4

Mr. John Griffey, an old Inverell identity, has mastered the art of lying motionless on top of the water. He has been observed recently in the…

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American Nice About Ice Arraages Supplies Fair Half Grilled Town Food Controller Also Does Things TOWNSVTLLE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 December 1943 · page 9

The Federal Food Controller (Mr. Murphy) announced last night that ice queues will finish here from to-morrow,…

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Yetman Carnival

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 December 1943 · page 4

A great day is to be held at Yetman on Monday next, December 27, in aid of the very worthy Bush Nursing Association. There will be all sorts of…

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Exhibition of Floating

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 December 1943 · page 4

Mr. Jack Griffey writes: In your last issue you reported me as having been seen floating at the weir swimming pool—that should have read Dean’s…

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Miners Strike on Holiday Eve Year's Figures Show Big Production Drop More Men Wanted Says Official SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 December 1943 · page 7

[?] [?] all coal mines will [?] [?] until January 3 at [?] [?] to-day's shift, [?] [?] pits—Bellbird…

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Jap Gas Cylinders On Exhibition

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 December 1943 · page 3

The correspondent of the American Associated Press at the Chinese Army's North Hunan Headquarters says that…

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Swimming Saturday Half Holiday Competitions Gala Carnival In New Year

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 December 1943 · page 4

The Armidale Amateur Swimming Club's point score competition was advanced a further stage on Sunday morning last, when members…

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