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New England · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

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Threats of Violence Alleged The R.S.L. Side-Show Venture

The Inverell Times · Monday 24 January 1949 · page 4

The Returned Servicemen’s League will form a Showmen’s League in opposition to the Showmen’s Guild of…

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Local & General Show Arrangements Satisfactory

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 January 1949 · page 4

P. and A. Association secretary (Mr. J. Dyball) said this morning that to date arrangements for the Inverell Show…

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The Levante Show

Guyra Argus · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 5

The Great Levante Show is coming to the Arcadia Theatre next Wednesday night, for one night only. They are offering…

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R.S.L. "Happylands" Carnival

Guyra Argus · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 4

The R.S.L. is seeking ground space of all country shows for its newly acquired "Happylards" carnival. Proceeds to go to…

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life Membership For Mr. L P. Dutton Show Society's Tribute to Staunch Supporter Arrangements Finalised For 1949 Exhibition

Guyra Argus · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 1

Life membership was conferred upon Mr, L. P. Dutton, of "Urandangie," at a meeting of the Gwyra P., A. and H Association at the showground on Saturday morning…

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Axeman Versus Saw Highlight of Monday's Carnival

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 8

A runner-up in a championship woodchop at Sydney Royal Show will compete against a power…

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Atomic Show for British Industries Fair 1949

The Inverell Times · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 1

LONDON: An atomic energy stand will be a feature of this year’s British Industries Fair. The display will show the progress made in applying…

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Easy Win by Fair Key

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 5

Starting at 6/4 on, Fair Key spreadeagled a weak field in the Second Maiden Handicap at Glen Innes on Saturday…

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Catering for Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 4

The United Women's Organisation is catering for the tea booth at the P. and A. annual Show. The committees which will…

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Colourful Opening to Sports Carnival Massed Bands, Marching Girls in Bright Array

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 11

A line-up of brass, pipe and girls' marching bands made a colourful opening to Armidale Police-Citizens Boys' Club sports carnival at Armidale showground this morning…

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Bright Parade in Beardy Street Prelude to Australia Day Sports Carnival Motor Cycles Head Lengthy Procession

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 6

Bands, marching girls, floats and clowns made this morning's procession a bright one, and onlookers crowded the footpaths along Beardy-street to the showground, where the…

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Atomic Show For British Industries Fair

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 2 February 1949 · page 3

LONDON: An atomic energy stand will be a feature of this year's British Industries Fair. The display will show the…

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The Cup Carnival

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1949 · page 8

Whether there is too much horse racing in Australia is a question for moralists. The fact remains that what is known as the "sport of kings" is just as much the "sport of the common man."…

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More Coops For Show Poultry

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 2 February 1949 · page 4

A request from the Poultry Club to the P. and A. Association to have 36 new fowl coops installed at the showground…

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Mayoress to Open Flower Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 2 February 1949 · page 2

The Autumn Flower Show will be officially opened on February 11 by the Mayoress, Mrs. Gerald Digby, in conjunction with…

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Inverell Confident of Best Show Ever

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 2 February 1949 · page 5

"The greatest Most-war Exhibition and carnival ever staged in the north and north-west" is the Inverell P. & A. Society's…

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Sports Carnival Nets Boys' Club £300 OVER 2000 Attended One of Brightest Functions Staged at Armidale

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1949 · page 15

Organisers of the Police-Citizens Boys' Club sports carnival at Armidale showground on Monday estimate that proceeds will be approximately £300…

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R.S.L. Travelling Carnival Application for Appearance at Uralla Show Society To Consider Matter

The Uralla Times · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 1

The Uralla P. and A. Association is formulating a basis on which it can accept an application from the R.S.L. travelling carnival to appear at the 1949 Uralla show…

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Show Exhibits Must Be On Ground Early

The Uralla Times · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 4

All pavilion exhibits for the 1949 Uralla show must be at the showground by 9.30 a.m. on March 8…

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Public Holiday for Show Commerce Chamber Defers Decision Voluntary Closing Favoured

The Uralla Times · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 4

It is unlikely that the second day of the Uralla Show meeting will be declared a…

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