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Shows & fairs, 1946

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"Bushman Bill" Colorful Character at Deepwater Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 January 1946 · page 2

The ''Examiner' interviewed "Bushman Bill" (M r. A. W. Harris, of Tenterfield) at the Deep water Bushman's Victory…

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Judge's Comments Praise for Deepwater Carnival Horses

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 January 1946 · page 2

Mr. E. L, Bonnor, of Wylie Creek, Tenterfield, judged events at the Deepwater Bushman's Victory…

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Victory Dance Aftermath of Carnival Takings Total £93

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 January 1946 · page 2

How Deepwater residents and their visiting friends found the energy to dance at the Victory Dance, which wound up a…

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The Deepwater Victory Bushmen's Carnival an Outstanding Success Gross Proceeds in Vicinity of £1,000 Fine Organising Feat :: Splendid Entertainment

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 January 1946 · page 2

On New Year's Day, Deepwater Showground presented a sight to astonish visitors. The attendance of rodeo enthusiasts passed all expectations of the Carnival Committee It was estimated that well over 4000 passed through…

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Deepwater Carnival

The Inverell Times · Monday 7 January 1946 · page 3

R. Campbell's Blue Peter won the open camp draft at the Deepwater carnival with 90 points. The prize was worth £60. Other competitors…

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"The Girls He Left Behind": Musical Wonder Show Commences

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 7 January 1946 · page 2

Another outstanding musical in Technicolour, this time from the 20th Century-Fox studio, is listed for Armidale Capitol theatre on…

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The Horticultural Exhibition Judges Selected

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 January 1946 · page 4

At a meeting of the Glen Innes Horticultural Society it was revealed that prospects for the forthcoming Horticultural…

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Floor Show at Kewpie Last Friday’s Splendid Attraction

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 9 January 1946 · page 2

A splendid floor show was presented at the Kewpie Dance Palais on Friday night last before a large audience when a number of local artists took…

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Glen Innes Show Meeting Discusses Prospects Outlook for First Victory Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 4

The P. and A. Association met at the Glen Innes Town Hall on Tuesday to discuss arrangements for the first…

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1946 Armidale Show Judging Appointments Finalised Welcome to Ex-Servicemen

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 6

Final judging acceptances for the Armidale Show were received at the monthly meeting of the P. and A. Society…

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Joy Town Carnival

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1946 · page 9

A "Joy Town" carnival including horse-o-plane, aer-o-plane rides and Over Boats and other novelty attractions is open every night on the…

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Fair Rents Court

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 3

At Glen Innes Policy Court on Monday, Mrs. Lucy Irene Stone applied for a reduction in rental of the premises occupied by her…

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New Types of Exhibits At Forthcoming Flower Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 4

The coming Horticultural Society's Show on February 8, says the Society's secretary. Mrs. G. W. Hutton, is expected…

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Brush with Mayor "You Are Not Fair" Ald. O'Connor's Allegations

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 4

The Mayor and Ald. O'Connor had a "brush" at the Council meeting on Tuesday night, the latter asserting His Worship was not fair, and…

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Forthcoming Show Committee Discuss Details

The Inverell Times · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 4

When it was stated at the P. & A. Society’s monthly meeting on Friday morning last that the Governor-General, His Royal…

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Show Privileges

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 23 January 1946 · page 3

At the office of the Glen Innes show secretary on Monday afternoon the privileges for the 1946 Glen Innes show were sold by auction as follow:…

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Uralla Show

The Uralla Times · Thursday 24 January 1946 · page 4

Sir Hugh Croft (President) and Messrs E. A. Swinton, E. G. McPhersoh, C. W. L. Taylor, W. Jenkins, W. Burlinson, A. F. Donoghue,…

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Victory Show Preparation of the Showground Wood-Chops Added to Schedule

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 24 January 1946 · page 4

A good deal of business was effected at the Central New England P. and A. Association meeting at the Town Hall on…

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Hospital Carnival Meeting

The Inverell Times · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 4

A meeting of all hospital supporters to make arrangements for a carnival to help the quota system of the Inverell District Hospital is to be held…

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Jot Town Carnival Extended Holiday Season

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 8

The Joy-town carnival, at the corner of Faulkner, arid Duriiaresq streets, has extended its season over the holiday week-end…

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