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New England · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

628 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 32

Horses Were Again Outstanding Feature of Inverell District Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 4

Events in the ring at the Show, on both days, were well up to standard, and some were excellent, according to comments made by the judge of the ring events, Mr. Keith Cameron, of Caroda…

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The Very Latest Featured In Trade Displays At Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 8

“Business Street” was a popular rendezvous for show patrons. Attractively arranged latent models of…

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It Rained But— Clowns In Clever Bullock Riding at Show

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 4

Friday night’s rain dampened everything at the Show but the enthusiasm of two clowns, resplendent…

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“No Entry of Which Royal Show Would Not Be Proud” Col. Somerville’s Warm Tribute

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 1

“After watching events in this ring I’m sure that Inverell still has horses as fine as anywhere in Australia,” commented Col. G. C. Somerville, Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Show, declaring the Inverell Show open…

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“BEST A.I.S. Bull in Australia” Exhibited by Local Breeder at the Inverell Show Judge Astounded at Quality Of Dairy Cattle

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 2

The Australian Illawarra Shorthorn cattle paraded here simple astounded me,’ said the judge, Mr. A. R. Gray, of “Greyleigh” Stud, Kiama. “I have, of course, heard of the reputation of…

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Takings At Show Smash Last Year’s All-Time Record Sydney Royal Secretary’s Warm Tribute to Inverell No Better Horseshow in the Country Wonderful Wool Display Dairy Cattle and Pigs of Outstanding Quality Women Make Fine PAViLION Contribution Junior Farmers Provide Impressive Features

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1948 · page 1

The 1948 Inverell District Show, held on Friday and Saturday, maintained the P. and A. Association’s reputation for staging one of the finest Exhibitions in the country areas of the State. Though rain threatened on several occasions, and actually fell from storms on…

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Let's be Fair to the Doctors

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 8

The recent decision of the Government that the means test must not be applied to patients entering hospital public wards has aimed a blow at members of the medical profession, which no fair-minded man or woman would countenance if they stopped to consider its…

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Accident at Show

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 1

Regarding a paragraph published in last issue of the “Times” to the effect that a bystander had had his hand injured by a…

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INVERELL Show Sidelights

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 1

How much have northern Shows to thank some of the real old hands who are to be seen year after year on the ground and…

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Buck Jumping at Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 1

The Secretary of the P. and A. Association Mr. M. R. Aggs, said today that riders in the buck jumping at the Show next…

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Glen Innes Diggers’ Big Easter Carnival

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 7

An annual event that has now become of much importance to the people of Northern districts is the Diggers’ Easter Rodeo held…

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Annual Show Attractive Trots Assured

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 8

Already over 30 trotting horses are at the Armidale showground for the annual show, which commences to-morrow, and more will…

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Tennis Exhibition in Glen Innes On March 20

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 4

With keen Interest in the Easter tournament and an exhibition by leading players on Saturday, March 20, Glen…

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Y.A.L. Tour to Royal Easter Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 1

This Easter the Young Australia League will be conducting its annual tour for country boys to attend the Sydney Royal Easter…

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Flower Show Glen Innes Wins Sweeney Cap at Inverell

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 4

Of great interest in the pavilion at the Inverll Distinct Show was the magnificent display of blooms, despite the hot…

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‘Show Me Your Cemetery, and I Will Tell You What Your People Are’

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 4

Quoting these words of Dr. Winnington Ingram, late Bishop of London, Mr. M. O. Smith, a well-known resident of Inverell about half-a-century ago, who is spending some months in town, suggested to-day that…

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Armidale Show

The Uralla Times · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 6

The Armidale show opened to-day (Thursday), and will be continued over Friday and Saturday. Splendid entries have been received for all…

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Show Committee Making Final Arrangements

The Uralla Times · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 4

A meeting of the show committee was held at the Memorial Institute on Saturday last, when final details and arrangements were…

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Supply of Petrol For Show Judges

The Uralla Times · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 1

The Liquid Fuel Control Board is prepared at the present juncture to authorise allowances for the transport of judges and officials who are…

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Young Australia League Royal Easter Show Tour

The Uralla Times · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 5

This Easter the Young Australia League will be conducting its annual tour for country boys to attend the Sydney Royal Easter Show…

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