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Shows & fairs, 1947

648 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 33

Show Holiday

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 March 1947 · page 1

CONSIDERABLE local controversy has arisen over the the public holiday which has been Gazetted for the first day of the Inverell Show on Friday next. The application for the holiday was made by the P. and…

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Show Attractions Funasia

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 March 1947 · page 2

The side show. Funasia, which will be at Inverell Show, presents many unusual and interesting features to the public. A marionette show controlled…

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Attractive Show Exhibit

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 March 1947 · page 4

One of the attractions in the pavilion at the Inverell Show this week will be a grand display of wedding and birthday cakes from Mac's Coffee…

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W.m.a. Flower Show

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 March 1947 · page 4

Schedules for the W.M.A. Flower Show, which takes place on March 20, are now ready and may be obtained from Jack’s Baby Shop. Besides the…

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Junior Farmers’ Show Entries Exceed 100

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 March 1947 · page 1

Agriculture Instructor at the Inverell High School (Mr. W. Foley) said on Monday night that over 100 entries from Junior…

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Jimmy Sharman Arrives Thrills for Show Patrons

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 March 1947 · page 2

Every lover of. good, clean, and thrilling entertainment will welcome the return for our great Annual Show of this favorably known troupe of…

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Radiance Club Prepare For Booth at Show

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 March 1947 · page 3

The Radiance Club held its predated meeting on Friday after-noon at Mrs. Marquart’s home when a busy session was held…

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1947 Royal Easter Show Strong Entries in Stud Cattle

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1947 · page 12

Drought conditions and labour shortages have not retarded the enthusiasm of stud cattle breeds In submitting entries for…

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Show Exhibitor's Complaint

The Uralla Times · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 3

Sir,—"Will you kindly give me space to make a public protest against the action of the Uralla show committee in accepting the…

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The Show and Its Spirit

The Uralla Times · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 2

Uralla held its annual show last Week—the second one since the termination of the war. The Southern New England Pastoral and Agricultural Association had a hard row to hoe in presenting the exhibition…

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Glen Innes Show Guyra Exhibitors Successful

Guyra Argus · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 4

Guyra exhibitors at the Glen Innes Show last week met with success, although their entries were not numerous…

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Warm Praise for Flowers at Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 1

The flowers at Gin Innes Show were the best he had ever judged and among the best he had ever seen, said the judge, Mr. G, Woolnough, of Tenterfield…

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Next Year's Show Committee to Make Early Preparations

The Uralla Times · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 3

At its first meeting following the 1947 annual exhibition., the committee of the Southern New England Pastoral and Agricultural…

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Collapsed Under Anaesthetic Young Uralla Man's Death Died After Attending Show

The Uralla Times · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 1

After attending the first day of the Uralla Show, on Friday, Donald James Barnden (22), of Uralla,…

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Uralla Show Carries on Heavy Rain Spectacular Ring Events in Mud Fruit Exhibit Outstanding

The Uralla Times · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 2

Uralla's annual exhibition, conducted by the Southern New England Pastoral and Agricultural Association, was held on Friday and Saturday in most trying weather conditions. Attendance on both days was poor, but the…

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Funasia at Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 3

The side show, Funasia, which will be at the Inverell Show, presents many unusual and interesting features to the public. A marionette show controlled…

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Col. Parker To Fight Boxing Stars At Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 2

The most discussed attraction at the Inverell Show is the ever popular Jimmy Sharman’s touring stadium. The troupe are here to…

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Young Australia League Royal Show Visit for Country Boys

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 8

The premier event of the year is die New South Wales Royal Agricultural Show. What better way could a country boy…

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Inverell Show Commenced To-day Record Crowds Anticipated Ring Events Outstanding

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 1

Inverell P. &. A. Society’s Annual Exhibition was commenced to-day and will be continued to-night, to-morrow, and…

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Armidale Prepares for Record Show Early Fears Unfounded All Sections Well Patronised

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 4

Earlier fears that entries in the 1947 Armidale and district show would be restricted because of unfavourable…

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