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Shows & fairs, 1944

255 stories in New England's papers · page 1 of 13

Learn to Swim Campaign Vocational Classes Show Soaring Figures

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 January 1944 · page 6

The determination of the girls and boys of Armidale to learn to swim has been very definitely demonstrated in the…

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Deepwater Successful Patriotic Sports Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 3

One of the most successful and enjoyable sports carnivals was held at Deepwater Station on New Year's Day…

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Memorial Hall Carnival

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 3

Returned soldiers and their wives and other residents numbering about 30 attended the meeting on Saturday convened by the Returned Soldiers'…

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Armidale Bowling Carnival At Holiday Week-End

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 6

There will be a carnival open to local and inter-town bowlers at the Armidale Bowling Glub during -the Anniversary holiday week-end to…

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Memorial Hall Carnival Wednesday, April 19Th

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 2

As mentioned in last issue, a meeting convened by the Returned Soldiers' League decided to hold a carnival to raise funds for the School of Arts…

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Skating Carnival

Guyra Argus · Thursday 20 January 1944 · page 7

The Skating Carnival which eventuated last week was an unqualified success, and the arrangements reflected great credit on the…

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Horticultural Society Bright Prospects for Annual Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 1 February 1944 · page 2

It is expected that there will be a very large and attractive display of flowers and vegetables at the Glen Innes Horticultural…

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Armidale Dog Fancier Wins Awards at Tamworth Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1944 · page 6

John O'Brien, of Rockvale Road, was awarded two first prizes and two second prizes with his Irish Terrier. at the Tamworth Kennel Show…

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Uralla Sports Carnival "Best For Many YearS" OVER £200 for Patriotic Funds

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1944 · page 9

The [?] Carnival held on Monday at Uralla Showground is considered by many to have been the biggest day organised in the…

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The Sports Carnival and Procession

The Uralla Times · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 1

A meeting of the Committee is to be held next Tuesday, when it is hoped to have some idea of the net financial result of Monday's carnival…

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Guyra Show Next Year?

Guyra Argus · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 4

The question of again holding the show at Guyra was raised at last week's meeting of the committee of the P., A. and H…

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Harvest Workers Tackling the Housing Problem Show Buiidtngs as a Camp

Guyra Argus · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 2

With certain reservations, the buildings at Guyra showground will be rented as a camp for some Sixty agricultural workers,…

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Display that All Consider a Record Uralla's Big Procession and Carnival the Day Had Arrived

The Uralla Times · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 2

The sun came over the hills smiling its warmth, with a tempering easterly zephyr. On such a day Robert Burns…

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Vegetable Growers Unite To Fight For Fair Prices and Better Marketing Mr. C. Starr Delegate to Sydney Conference

Guyra Argus · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 5

A branch of the Vegetable Growers' Association was brought into being at Guyra on Saturday, with Mr. C. Starr as…

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Memorial Hall Carnival

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 3

The Queen Competition in connection with the Sports Carnival to be held on April 19th in aid of the Memorial Hall Fund is in progress, and…

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Uralla Sports Carnival Profit

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 7

Figures for the Patriotic Sports meeting held Monday last show that there will be a financial result of about £400. Receipts were as…

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Flowers, Vegetables, Cakes, Wool Horticultural Show on

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 4

Though Tuesday night's torrential rain has resulted in a flight discoloration of some blooms; fine weather for the…

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New Electoral Rolls Now on Exhibition at Post Offices

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 4

Electoral rolls made up to January 5, 1944, are now on exhibition at all post offices in the division, said Mr. R. B. Gillespie, Divisional…

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URALLA Sports Carnival Nets Over £300 Allocation of Funds Referred To Committee

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 7

At a meeting of Uralla Patriotic. Sports Committee the measurer (Mr. E. Green) estimated a profit of over £300, It was still impossible to finalise…

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Glen lanes Flower Show

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 3

This annual event was held on Saturday last. The Society staged a remarkable display when one considers the adverse weather of the previous…

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