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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1899

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The Show to Go On

The Moree News · Friday 28 July 1899 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held at Kirkby's Criterion Hotel on Wednesday last, when there were present:- Messrs. R. F. M. Eckford (President, in the chair), P…

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P. and A. Society. the Show Definitely Decided Upon. the Annual Meeting

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 2

The twentieth annual meeting of the members of the P. and A. Society was held on Tuesday night at Mr. F. W. Kirkby's Criterion Hotel. Mr. R. F. M. Eckford…

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Prospects of the Show

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1899 · page 2

Tomorrow the annual show of the Moree Pastoral and Agricultural Society will be opened on the show grouns in East Moree It is gr[?]fying to a…

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The Show

The Moree News · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 2

The annual festival in the shape of the Morse Show, has come and gone once again. 'Tia well-known the indecision and the difference of opinion held by members of the…

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The Show Ball

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 2

The Show Ball on Wednesday night was well attended, and was evidently thoroughly enjoyed by a section of those present, though, in the absence of a…

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MOREE P. and A. SHOW

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 6

OFFICERS—President—P. C. Watt, Esq. Vice-Presidents — A. Thompson, Esq., John Cameron, Esq, Hon. Treasurer— H. M. L. Pike, Esq…

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Show Mems

The Moree News · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 2

Mr. A. Dobble [?] the praise of the F. and A. society for the way he attended the [?] gates forcing the three days above keeping [?]…

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A Fatal Exhibition. a Man Dives Into Eternity

The Moree News · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 3

A professional swimmer named Dalton, while exhibiting at Rockaway Beach, New York, dived in sight of hundreds of people, who, for a time…

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Railway Opening. No Public Demonstration. Oddfellows' Carnival. First Efforts of Manilla's Brass Band. An Imposing Spectacle

Manilla Express · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 5

The long-talked-of event—the official opening of the railway to Manilla—is now a thing of the past, and the iron-horse yesterday started to run…

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Income Tax Appeal. Case Affecting Crown Lessees. Contradictory Interpeftations of the Act. the Question of Deduction for 'Fair Rent'

The Moree News · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 2

A judgment was delivered by His Honor Judge Doctor in the Court of Review on Tuesday of considerable importance to Crown [?]. [?] was in [?] of the appeal of [?]…

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Spring Fair

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 October 1899 · page 2

ARRANGEMENTS in connection with the Spring Fair and Industrial Exhibition, to be heldin the Mechanics' Institute on Thursday, Friday, and…

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Spring Fair and Industrial Exhibition

Manilla Express · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 5

Perhaps, one of the most pleasing events that have, taken place in the town of Manilla since we became located here is the Spring Fair and…

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Spring Fair

Manilla Express · Saturday 28 October 1899 · page 5

THE above pleasing event was brought to a conclusion on Saturday, in the Mechanics' Institute, and we are pleased to state, proved a success…

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Correspondence. the Late Show--unhoused Sheep. (To the Editors of the Homes News)

The Moree News · Friday 3 November 1899 · page 2

Sir,--At the late show, some of sheep were disqualified, and I have waited until now to let the committee of the society enquire into the matter. New I will ask you…

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No Exhibition

Manilla Express · Saturday 9 December 1899 · page 5

The Premier has stated that it is impossible to have an Exhibition in Sydney in 1901…

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Xmas Amusements Cycling Carnival

The Moree News · Friday 22 December 1899 · page 2

The riders should all have a little practice on the polished floor once or twice before the performance, and everything will go much smoother if…

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Xmas Amusements Cycling Carnival

Manilla Express · Saturday 23 December 1899 · page 12

The riders should all have a little practice on the polished floor once or twice before the performance, and everything will go much smoother if…

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