Uralla's 75th annual show concluded on Saturday in dull weather. Rain clouds filled the horizon, but apart from a light sprinkle or two the day was fine, and the large crowd which lined the arena fence witnessed an interesting programme. Gate takings constituted a record for post-war exhibitions. ...
Article : 592 wordsThe display by the Uralla Central Practice School was one of the features of the show, the needlework, knitting, weaving (two ...
Article : 115 wordsMr. D. Fletcher, of Auchen Dhu, Walcha, who judged the sheep, said that while the entries were small the quality was high. With the ...
Article : 226 wordsSeveral motor firms, including Hammond and O'Reilly, displayed motors, trucks and tractors, in which considerable interest was ...
Article : 37 wordsOn the second day the Uralla Boys' Band rendered an interesting programme. These lads are improving at every public appearance, ...
Article : 44 wordsRing Marshall A. Skewes and his assistants kept things moving in the arena, and seldom were the spectators left "cooling their ...
Article : 256 wordsOwned by Miss C. Davidson, of Walcha, Sonny Boy, made his final appearance in the show ring at the Uralla show on Saturday. ...
Article : 157 wordsAnother disappointment was that no cattle were on show. One owner had entered several head, but did not even bother to bring them to ...
Article : 35 wordsMr. Roe, a member of the C.S. and I.R. delivered an address dealing with the treatment of various grasses grown, both in this district ...
Article : 51 wordsMr. P. M. Hayes, of Waral, Tamworth, judge of the poultry, said the quality was as good, generally, as at any northern show, this ...
Article : 170 wordsAmong the non-competitive exhibits in the pavilion was one by Mr. L. S. Crapp, of Underwood, Uralla, comprising about half a bushel of ...
Article : 48 wordsMr. J. Swilks showed a very attractive exhibit of apiary products. It illustrated the type of honey made from the blossoms of different ...
Article : 30 wordsNew England Tablelands Noxious Plants County Council displayed types of weeds found in the district. ...
Article : 18 wordsThe popularity of bending and flag races was clearly evident by the enthusiasm generated among the public. ...
Article : 95 wordsThe sideshows were better than last year and the secretary said, however, that the committee considered the Showmen's Guild was not giving ...
Article : 35 wordsIn preserves, jams and arguments the entries were considerably in excess of previous years and the judge (Mrs. P. Davidson, of ...
Article : 87 wordsAlthough fields in the hunting and jumping events were restricted performances of candidates was excellent. ...
Article : 84 wordsMervyn Thornton, formerly of Uralla, had a try-out with Newtown at the week-end. His brother, "Mick," is again expected to strip ...
Article : 108 wordsThere was also a vast improvement in the cookery section. Here again, the judge, Mrs. P. Davidson, had a rather difficult task. Some ...
Article : 97 wordsMr. N. L. Jackes, who judged the fruit, said some Delicious apples showed a little crinkle and unevenness, but, apart from that, it ...
Article : 76 wordsAn interesting non-competitive exhibit was that of Uralla granite arranged by Mr. Vic Melvaine. It was shown in its various stages from ...
Article : 62 wordsDespite seasonal conditions, there was an exceptionally good show of flowers, particularly dahlias. The dahlia exhibited by A. ...
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The Uralla Times (NSW : 1923 - 1954), Thu 11 Mar 1948, Page 1
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