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Shows & fairs, 1945

367 stories in New England's papers · page 12 of 19

Frost Fair on the Thames

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1945 · page 12

In January, 1684, whole streets of booths were set out on the ice covering the Thames—The Frost Fair at which were sold "all sorts of…

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Splendid Show by Thea Rowe

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 May 1945 · page 2

Just now many bathrooms, cow bails, kitchens and offices in and around Glen innes this morning reverberated to the…

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Antique Exhibition Wonderful Display Beautiful Articles

The Inverell Times · Monday 21 May 1945 · page 2

St. Andrew’s Church Memorial Hall was en fete on Wednesday afternoon, the occasion being the annual knitting afternoon, when an…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Next Year’s Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 21 May 1945 · page 3

The dates for the 1946 Inverell show Save been fixed for March 22nd and 23rd. This decision was arrived at a meeting of the Council of Northern…

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Arm1dale Show Committee To Aid Anti-T.B. Campaign

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 21 May 1945 · page 4

A meeting of the Armidale and New England P., A. and H. Association on Friday afternoon decided to hold a street stall in June, in…

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Guyra Show Decision Deferred

Guyra Argus · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 7

A decision on the question of holding the Guyra Show next year has been deferred until October, but the same committee and officers…

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Agricultural Show No Decision Until October

Guyra Argus · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 2

Apparently Guyra will have its next real agricultural exhibition two years hence. The question of holding the show in March of next year…

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Ram Bbrings 800 GUINEAS Sales at Sydney Fair SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 28 May 1945 · page 2

An extra special merino stud ram at Wahwoon Stud, Hay, brought 800 guineas early in the selling at the annual stud sheep, fair to-day…

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"Examiner" Serial Daughter of the Stage "Only You Can Save the Show"

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 29 May 1945 · page 6

Margaret glanced at the clock en the parlour mantelpiece. "Jenny and Mr. Pennington are late," she remarked to…

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Schools' League Carnival Will be Held in August

Guyra Argus · Thursday 31 May 1945 · page 7

A meeting of representatives of the Armidale primary and secondary schools and the New England, League Board of Control last week…

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'Springtime for Henry' Lloyd Lamble Players' Fine Show

Guyra Argus · Thursday 31 May 1945 · page 4

The high standard of the play, "Springtime for Henry,", staged in Guyra last Thursday by Lloyd Lamble Enterprises warranted a much…

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Inverell Poultry At Walcha Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 4

At the Walcha Poultry Show exhibit on May 25 and 26 Inverell birds held their own well to the extent that they were exhibited. This is regarded as…

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With Air Force Exhibition Flight-Lieut. H. E. Holland

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 6

Flight-Lieut. H. E. Holland, of Armidale, has been appointed 10 a position in Paris and Brussels in connection with an Air Force…

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Guyra Show "Hold Over Until Victory"

Guyra Argus · Thursday 7 June 1945 · page 1

Mr. Ian Mackenzie writes to the Editor: Sir, — In your issue of May 31 I note with interest a reference made by Mr. Starr, during the…

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Tennis Carnival

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 11 June 1945 · page 2

The forthcoming tennis carnival will be quite a stride in the progress of the Warialda Tennis Club, and is one of the biggest events ever held…

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R.A.A.F. Team Defeated Exhibition Match in England Constantine's Hurricane Hitting LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 11 June 1945 · page 4

In an exhibition game for five pounds sterling arranged between the Australian Air Force and Constantine's…

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Week-end and Holiday Show at Capitol

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 June 1945 · page 2

A splendid programme has been arranged at the Capitol Theatre for the week-end and King’s Birthday holiday sessions. “First of the Few,” starring…

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Soldier Sculptor Fine Exhibition of Work

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 6

An outstanding exhibition of wood carving is on view at the New Engand Book Club in Beardy-street. This work was done by a…

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Show Committee to Hold Street Effort

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 6

Member and supporters of Armidale P. and A. Association are reminded that on Friday next the committee will hold a special street…

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Rugby League Carnival Newcastle defeat Group V 38-23

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 8

Five matches were played at the Uralla Rugby League carnival on Sunday. Newcastle defeated Group V 38-23 in the main match…

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