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Shows & fairs, 1946

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Show Notes

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 2

An amateur trot has been added to the trotting events at the Show-- for horses that have never won a prize and which are owned and…

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Night Show Huge Success Anticipated

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 3

Inverell's P. & A. Association's night show on Saturday next promises to be one of the greatest events in the history of the…

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Late Show Entries Exhibitors' Laxness

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 3

Although entries for the Inverell P. and A. Association's show closed on Friday last the secretary stated that many would be received right up to the…

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Giant College Boy At The Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 2

Peter is the name. Peter, the boy giant, who is 16 years of age, and weighs 266 lbs., will be exhibited at the Inverell Show this Friday and…

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Forthcoming Show Final Details Discussed Great Display Anticipated

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 6

Final details for this week's Victory Show were discussed at a committee meeting held at the secretary's office on Friday last,…

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Show Stock Remaining For Parade P & A. Abide by Rules

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 1

At its meeting on Friday afternoon last members of the P. & A. Association dealt with a letter from Mr. O. R- C. Coote, who…

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Shows to See at Inverell Show Pigmy Woman From Africa, 25 Inches High; 33 Years of Age

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 2

Ubangi, a diminutive lady from Central Africa figuring in Dave T. Meekin's side-show at the Inverell Show, was in her native habitat, a…

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Big Attractions at Inverell Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 19 March 1946 · page 5

The inverell P. and A. Society have done all possible to make the coming Show on Friday and Saturday (including Saturday…

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Fine Exhibition of Boxing Parker Defeats Armstrong Town Hall Packed With Enthusiasts

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 19 March 1946 · page 2

The pugilistic fans of Glen Innes and district as well as visitors from Inverell and Armidale, packed the Glen Inncs…

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Buses for Show

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 March 1946 · page 4

Applications were dealt with at last night's meeting of the Municipal Council from W. McKay and J. Sievwright for permission to ply for hire with…

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Boy Scouts at Show

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 March 1946 · page 4

The Boy Scouts .are conducting; a soft drinks, sweets, &c., stall at the Show and solicit support from the public. Their desire is to raise funds…

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World's Biggest Dog at Show

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 March 1946 · page 6

The wonder dog, "Jumbo," from the Swiss Alps, will be on exhibition at Inverell Show this Friday and Saturday. Only one dog is known to have,…

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Show Attractions Fattest Brother and Sister

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 March 1946 · page 6

One of the major attractions offering at the Inverell Show will be a, brother and sister who together weigh over 70 stone…

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P.o. Arrangements for Show Days

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 March 1946 · page 4

The public are advised that on Friday next, the first day of the Inverell Show, the Poet Office will close at 12 noon. On Saturday, the usual…

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Jimmy Sharman's Fistic Treat For Show Patrons

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 March 1946 · page 6

Of the many attractions to be seen the Annual Show on Friday and Saturday next, none have aroused the interest that the re-appearance of this…

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Coming Show Two Days One Night Great Entertainment Sure

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 March 1946 · page 1

Everything is getting into order for the big Show this week-end, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. The electric light poles, wiring and lamps…

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Uralla Show Finances Sound

The Uralla Times · Thursday 21 March 1946 · page 2

The President (Sir Hugh Croft), Messrs G. J. Mackay, E. G. Mac-Pherson, E. A. Swinton, A. A. Wilkinson, E. J. Williams, H. E…

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OVER £500 Profit on Show Committee Gratified at Great Success of First Post-war Fixture President and Secretary Warmly Commended

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 March 1946 · page 3

Gratification was expressed by members at a meeting of the committee of the Central New England P. and A. Association yesterday at the great success which had attended the recent Show…

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Show Prize Money

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1946 · page 8

Successful exhibitors at the recent Armidale District Show are advised that prize money will be paid at the secretary's office,…

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Show Opened Splendid Exhibits

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 March 1946 · page 4

The Inverell Show opened this morn in splendid, weather with every prospect of continuance. Notwithstanding that it is the first…

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