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Shows & fairs, 1946

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Second Day Record at Glen Innes Victory Show First Post-War Show a Great Success Fine Organisation

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 2

The Central New England P. and A. Association's 76th. Annual Exhibition, titled "The Victory Show," was held on the Glen Innes Showground on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. It is to the great credit of the Association, the exhibitors and the public…

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Voice From the Past Old Show Executive Visits Glen Innes

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 4

An interested spectator at both days of the Glen Innes Victory Show was Mr. J. A. Taylor, of Narrabri…

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Catering for the Show Crowds Women's Organisations Did a Fine Job

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 4

Attractively arranged tables and a tasty lunch were provided for the Show officials by members of the C.W.A. in the official…

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The Glen Innes Show of 1929. A Record "Gate" Seven teen Years Ago

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 8

We are still a Show-loving people! Change and decay have passed a transforming hand over our various local institutions in the past 60 years, but "The show" still retains that…

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Would Win Anywhere Gladioli at the Show Dahlias with Glen Innes Hallmark Delightful Horticultural Display

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 2

Easily the most beautiful feature of the Show was the horticultural display yesterday…

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Glen Innes Ring Show Was of a High Standard New Type "First Day" Provided Plenty of Entertainment

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 3

The "first day" of this week's Glen Innes Victory Show was far more entertaining than the "first day" of the three-days Show, for while it was "judging day" to some extent, the programme also…

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N.E.G.S. Carnival

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 15

The New England Girls' School will hold its annual carnival at the Armidale pool on Monday next at 2.15. An invitation as extended by…

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Glen Innes Show Local Trotters’ Success

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 4

Inve[?]l trotters put up a good record at Glen Innes show this week adding further success to their laurels. In the Victory Handicap of 1¼ miles,…

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ARMIDALE 50 Years Ago (Reprinted from the "Express" February 18 and 21, 1896) All Nations Fair

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 14

On Wednesday the All Nations Fair which had been looked forward to with considerable interest by all classes of the community was…

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Champion Dahlia of the Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 23 February 1946 · page 2

The choice "Ballego Surprise" dahlia which was adjudged the champion dahlia of the Glen Innes victory Show was exhibited…

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Guessing at the Show Bullock Guessing Competition

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 23 February 1946 · page 2

The correct weight of the fat bullock was 647½ lbs. Two guessed the exact weight Messrs. Alcock and B. Davy, both of…

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Warialda Victory Show. MARCH 27th & 28th

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 2

Only about a month remains in which to prepare for what has been designated Warialda's Victory Show, so it behoves all who have the…

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Show Tea Booth

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 4

Would you please allow me space in your columns to express on behalf of the Executive and members of toe Women's…

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R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. Easter Sports Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 4

Present at the monthly meeting of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A's Glen Innes Sub-branch, held on Friday last at the Glen Innes…

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Hospital Carnival Meeting

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 27 February 1946 · page 4

All interested are reminded of the meeting of the Hospital Carnival Committee to be held in the Butler Hall to-night (Wednesday), at 8 p.m…

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Show Privileges Record Established

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 27 February 1946 · page 4

Show privileges for the 1946 exhibition to take place in Inverell on March 22 and 23 were sold in the secretary’s office this week when record figures…

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Armidale Show Issue of Class Tickets

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 February 1946 · page 12

Class tickets in all pavilion sections at the Armidale Show next week wll be available at the secretary's office, Beardy-street, on…

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Barton's Follies Bright Show Week Attraction

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 February 1946 · page 2

One of the outstanding show week attractions this year will bethe celebrated Barton's Follies Musical Comedy Co., of 30 singing…

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Hospital Fair Arrangements Finalised

Guyra Argus · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 7

Arrangements are now well in hand for the Fancy Fair to be held on March 23, the date having been changed to avoid clashing with the…

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Uralla Show Record Horse Entries

The Uralla Times · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 1

Although pavilion sections might easily have been better supported, it is highly satisfactory to learn that entries for the ring…

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