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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1898

27 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Town and District. The Warlalda Show

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 2

We have received from the Secretary of the Warialda P. and A. Association the schedule of prices for its next annual show, on Tuesday and…

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The Walgett Show

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1898 · page 2

From the secretary of the Walgett P. & A. Association, we have received a copy of the society's schedule of prizes for its forthcoming annual show…

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The Paris Exhibition

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 4

In presiding at a meeting of the Paris Exhibition Commission, the Prince of Wales said that the Exhibition bids fair to surpass any of its…

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Show Night Amusements

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1898 · page 2

THE appeal which is made by Mr. W. KEEN in his letter (published elsewhere in this issue) advocating that steps should be taken to subvert the…

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Amusement at Show Time. to the Editor

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1898 · page 2

Sir,—At the last meeting of the P. and A. Society, I touched briefly upon the desirableness of some more attractive provision being made for…

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The Fair to the Front

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 March 1898 · page 2

The Manilla correspondent of the Tamworth News writes:—A somewhat novel departure took place here on Saturday last by the election of Miss…

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The Children's Carnival

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1898 · page 3

Bright and beautiful us the School of Arts looked on Wednesday night, the scene on Thursday, when the Children's Carnival was held, fur eclipsed…

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Pastoral and Agricultural society

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 5 April 1898 · page 2

THE monthly meeting of the committee of the P. and A. Society was held at Kirkby's Hotel on Monday evening. Present: Messrs. P.O. Wall…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1898 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the P and A. S. Committee (Mr. R. F. M. Eckford, presiding) was held at Kirkby's Hotel on Monday night. There was a representative meeting. On the…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society. Annual Show

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1898 · page 4

OFFICES.—President—R. F. M. Eckford, Esq., J. P. Vice-Presidents—J. W. Scott, Esq., J. P., and P. C. Watt Esq. J. P. Hon. Tressurer—A. A. Glennie, Esq…

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The Show Ball

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1898 · page 2

One of the most enjoyable functions in connection with what is looked on as Moree's gala week is the ball held under the auspices of the P. and A…

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Capt. F. Thomas' Show

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1898 · page 2

THE entertainment given by Captain Fred. Thomas was highly appreciated by a fairly large audience, and had the wonderful power of Mr. F. Thomas…

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A Fair Criterion

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 4

Since the days of Eve the acquisition of perfect health and beauty of form has been the desideratum of every woman. Ninon de l'Enalos, the celebrated French beauty,…

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Wesleyan Chrysanthemum Show. Second Annual Exhibition

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 2

THE Moree Wesleyan Congregation can be fairly congratulated on the success which attended the Chrysanthemum and Industrial Exhibition held…

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The Mungindi Show

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 31 May 1898 · page 2

A VERY excellent report of the Mungindi Show which took place on Wednesday and Thursday last appears in Saturdays Mungindi News ref[?] great credit on the…

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The Late Show

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 2

Sir.—I heard a good many unpleasant remarks at the late More Show re the shoaring of the sheep, exhibited by me on that occasion. In reference thereto, allow…

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Singleton Show

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 27 August 1898 · page 2

The Singleton Show this year was in all respects, one of the most successful held under the auspices of the Northern P. and A. Association. The attendance on the…

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Paris Exhibition Novelties

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 3 September 1898 · page 5

According to the "Golden Penny" the latest scheme adopted by the organisers of the Paris Exhibition of 1900 is what is called the "moving street,"…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 3 September 1898 · page 2

A meeting of the Presbyterian Flower Show Committee was held on Thursday afternoon, Rev. 1. Adamson, M.A., presided and the ladies present comprised…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 2

The Committee held a meeting at the Church on Wednesday afternoon. Present: The Rev. James Adamson, M.A., in the chair, Mesdames Wood. Bootle, Kabitz, J…

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