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Shows & fairs, 1948

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Show Preparations

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 13

The secretary of the Uralla Show Society (Mr. A. V. Rutherford) stated to-day that everything is in readiness for the annual exhibition…

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Rockvale Sports Carnival Money Raised For Hospital Rockvale Sports Carnival

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 4

Held recently in aid of the Armidale and New England Hospital and Rockvale Hall funds, on the Rockvale sports…

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Swimming Carnival Was a Record

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 4

The Inverell Amateur Swimming Club convey their sincere thanks and appreciation to all those good citizens who gave them so much support and…

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Feeding the Show Visitors

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 4

Food, soft drinks and ice-cream supplies will be in ample supply for the record influx of visitors for the Show…

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Success at Bundarra Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 13

Bundarra Agricultural Society's annual show was held on Saturday last in fine warm weather. The attendance was above the…

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Show Holiday Post Office Arrangements

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 8

Armidale Post Office will open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday next, the main day of the Armidale District Show. All maits will close…

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Auspicious Opening Day for Inverell Show

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

Inverell’s 1948 Show opened auspciously to-day with all the features i evidence for a record-breaking exhibition. The ring programme today…

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13 New Records Established. At High School's Annual Swimming Carnival

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 15

Thirteen records were established at Armidale High School's annual swimming carnival on Wednesday…

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C.w.a. Makes Plans for Show Lunch

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

Mrs. A. B. Streeter presided over the well attended monthly meeting of the CWA, held yesterday at the Mountain…

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Greyhounds Two-night Meeting Planned For Show Week

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 15

Committee of the Armidale Charity Coursing Club has decided to hold a two-night meeting in conjunction with…

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Armidale District Show Last Minute Preparations Record Entries Expected

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 8

With entries nearing record proportions, arrangements for the Armidale and New England District Show next week…

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A Show Trio

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 1

An excellent mixer, and a man with the interests of the district at heart, Mr. Frank File is eminently qualified for the important…

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Visitors to Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 5

In addition to Colonel Somerville R.A.S. Secretary who officially opened the show numerous visitors came from various…

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Inverell Show Sidelights

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 4

Two years ago 13-years-old Marjorie Myers of “Lorraine,” Inverell, had never been on a horse. However, since her father…

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30 Riders in Cycling Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 2

Thirty riders took part in the weekly races held at the sports track on Sunday morning and some very close finishes…

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Inverell [?] Stud [?] at Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 6

Messrs. N. J. Myers. Son and Payton of “Lorraine,” Inverell who about [?] months ago established a Red Poll stud had a nice…

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Show Mishaps Ambulance Busy

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 1

Though no serious accident occurred on the ground over the Show, ambulance officers were kept…

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Won University Exhibition Three High School Students

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 6

Three Armidale High School students have gained exhibition to Sydney University, as the result of their success in the Leaving…

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Last Minute Preparations For Annual Show Early Morning Activity As Workmen Make Final Touches All in Readiness For Record Exhibition

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 6

Armidale showground this morning was a scene of activity as final touches were, being put to the arena and surroundings in readiness for the Armidale and New England district Show next Thursday, Friday and Saturday…

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Levante Show To-morrow Opening Delayed Through Breakdown

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 6

The Great Levante show, due to open at Armidale to-night, has been delayed owing to a transport breakdown. The season will now…

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