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Shows & fairs, 1945

367 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 19

Post Office Show Arrangements

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 3

On Friday next, the first day of the Show, the Post Office will close at 12 noon, the money order section closing at 11.30 a.m. On Saturday the office…

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Swimming Carnival Great Success Splendid Exhibitions

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 6

Inverell Amateur Swimming Club held a most successful carnival at the Weir on Saturday afternoon last and although the attendance…

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The Show Plenty of Pleasure

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 3

When the idea of holding a show was first mooted it was to be a miniature affair because of so many war-time difficulties. But so great…

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Show Attractions Australia’s Smallest Horse

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 3

A special attraction at the show on Friday and Saturday will be Sandy, Australia’s smallest horse. He is only 26 inches high and four years old. He…

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Two Comedy Musicals Commencing To-night: Bright Show at Capitol

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 8

Capitol Theatre patrons from tonight until Friday, and at Friday's matinee, will have two bright comedy musicals for their…

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A Fine Effort W.V.S. Carnival Returns £90

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 4

The excellent work of the members of the Guyra branch of the Women's Voluntary Services in the running of a carnival on Saturday…

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Football Guyra Season Opens Players Show Promise

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 7

Sunday saw the beginning of the football season for Guyra, when two teams, picked from past, present and new players, had a trial…

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EXHIBITION From Art Gallery

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 4

The Inspector of Schools has notified the Municipal Council that an exhibition of fifty pictures from the Art Gallery will be displayed at…

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Pleasant Weather for Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 4

During the past few days warmer weather conditions have prevailed, the temperature rising from 89 degrees on Wednesday to 86 yesterday. The…

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Byron Arcade Carnival Enjoyment for All

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 4

Splendid arrangements have been completed at the Byron Arcade for the carnival which takes place to-night (Friday) and to-morrow…

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Town Talk Your Views in Fifty Words One-Man Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 3

Why should one man do all the complaining about Oliver Street? Are all other landowners lacking in intelligence? The ones who really have…

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INVERELL P. & A. Society's Show Glen Innes Sheep Score Well

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 1

After having been in recess for four years Inverell Pastoral and Agricultural Society arranged a modified two days show, which…

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Inverell Show

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1945 · page 2

The Inverell Show on Friday and Saturday was vary successful, the gate receipts easily beating the previous record…

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Show “Language.”

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 March 1945 · page 3

Enock N. Williamson pleaded guilty the Polic Court this morning to having been found drank at the show ground on Saturday afternoon last…

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The Show

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1945 · page 2

The Show on Friday and Saturday next promises to be very successful, both as regards exhibits and attendance…

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Armidale Show Prize Money

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1945 · page 4

Prize money in connection with the recent Armidale district show will be available at the secretary's office, Beardy-st., on and after…

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OVER £1400 Receipts at Armidale Show Committee Plans Improvements

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1945 · page 4

Receipts from the recent show held by the Armidale and New England P., A. and H. Association were estimated…

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Kennel Club Show to be Held on April 25

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1945 · page 6

A meeting of the newly-formed Kennel Club was held at Ken Jones Furniture Arcade, Mr. Ken Jones presiding. It was decided to hold…

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Successful Show Record Attendance :: High-class Exhibits:: Gate Takings £860

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 March 1945 · page 3

Thanks to the great patronage of the public and the energy of exhibitors, the Inverell Show of 1945 was great success, socially and financially. Owing to war-time and manpower conditions the…

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Pay Envelopes to Show Deductions

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 4

Pay [?] Queensland will in future have to show the itemised list of deductions. This is one of the provisions of a Bill…

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