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Shows & fairs, 1948

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1948 Royal Easter Show

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 5 January 1948 · page 2

After consultation with Australian Red Cross Society representatives engaged in the organisation of handicrafts for service-men and women,…

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Loss On New Year's Day Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 5 January 1948 · page 4

Although Glen Innes Sports Union showed a loss on its New Year's Day carnival, the high standard of the programme should ensure the success of this and similar fixtures in future…

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Flower Show on February 13

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 5 January 1948 · page 4

Gardening enthusiasts are forecasting a great display of blooms at the annual Autumn Show, which will be held on February…

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Gracie Fields Show For Presentation Over 2Ad Versatile Star

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 January 1948 · page 8

Listeners to Station 2AD are fortunate in being able to tune in every Friday night at 7.15 to hear the "Gracie…

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Inverell’s Racing Carnival an All-time Record Profit From Fixture Expected to Be Over £1000; Locally - Owned Galloper Won Blue Riband

The Inverell Times · Monday 5 January 1948 · page 4

Front all aspects, particularly so from the racing viewpoint, Inverell Jockey Club’s Cup Carnival of 1947-48 was an all-time record. Officials estimate that the profit from the carnival will amount of over £1000, notwithstanding the fact that the Club will be called upon to…

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Bonshaw Swimming Carnival, Big Success

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 January 1948 · page 6

With perfect weather prevailing a very successful swimming carnival was conducted at Bonshaw on Saturday week…

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Bushmen's Carnival. Outstanding Success at Deepwater

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 7 January 1948 · page 4

The Deepwater Bushmen's Carnival on New Year's Day was an outstanding success. Although rain intervened and petrol rationing kept many away the rodeo, as on the two previous…

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London's Lord Mayor's Show 800-Year-Old Tradition Celebrates Centuries of Power

Guyra Argus · Thursday 8 January 1948 · page 5

The picturesque pageantry of the Lord Mayor's Show is the most colourful spectacle of the year in London. Only…

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Brighter Show For 1948 Indicated Will Mark Beginning Of New Era In Association's History Progressive Improvements Under Way

Guyra Argus · Thursday 8 January 1948 · page 1

The annual exhibition of the Guyra P. A. and H. Association, to be held on Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14, gives promise of surpassing all previous Guyra shows…

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Products of 87 Trades at One Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 9 January 1948 · page 3

Britain's second great national trade fair of the postwar period, known to the world as the British Industries Fair,…

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Armidale Show Schedules Now Available From Secretary

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1948 · page 8

P. and A. secretary (Miss Marion McArthur) announced to-day that prize schedules covering all sections for the 1948 Armidale show are…

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Lighting Wool Pavilion Show Society to Investigate Fluorescent Possibilities FOR 1948 EXHIBITION

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1948 · page 6

Armidale P., A. and H. Association will investigate possibilities of hiring fluorescent lights for installation in…

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Record Guyra Show Is Predicted

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 12 January 1948 · page 4

The annual exhibition of the Guyra P. A. and H. Association to be held on Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14, gives…

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Formby and Fennell In Shell Show Comedy

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 12 January 1948 · page 3

Producers of the Shen Show announce that many famous and talented artists will be heard over the air wavers during 1948…

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Royal Easter Show Closing Date For Livestock

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1948 · page 4

The Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. (Mr. G. C. Somerville) has intimated that the final closing date of entries for the…

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George Formby Broadcasts From 2Ad Featured in Shell Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1948 · page 4

George Formby, ace comedian, and one of the world's most highly paid artists, will appear in a series of…

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Film News Bob Hope Laugh Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1948 · page 5

Bob Hope brings you plenty of laughs in his latest fun-maker. "My Favourite Brunette. Dorothy Lamour, Peter Lorre and Lon Chaney…

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Plenty of Light For Inverell Show

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 January 1948 · page 4

The Electricity Committee reported to last night’s meeting of the Inverell Municipal Council: As directed by Council, the Committee discussed at…

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Brighter Show Is Guyra’s Aim New Era For P. A. & H. Association

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 January 1948 · page 8

GUYRA: The annual exhibition of the Guyra P., A. and H. Association, to be held on Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14,…

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Uralla Show

The Uralla Times · Thursday 15 January 1948 · page 1

The schedule for the annual show of the Southern New England Pastoral and Agricultural Association, to be held at Uralla…

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