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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1903

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Sports Carnival

The Moree News · Tuesday 26 May 1903 · page 2

A meeting of the above committee was held at the Post Office Hotel on Friday night, When there were present: -- Mr. A.A. Glor[?] (Chair), and…

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Carnival Sports

The Moree News · Tuesday 9 June 1903 · page 2

On Monday the people turned out on [?] to [?] the procession round [?] which for its varied and [?] "gets up" was generally voted…

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Moree Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 June 1903 · page 2

"Are we going to have a Show this year?" is the question that has been repeatedly asked since the rain. We are very pleased to reply to the…

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Carnival Sports

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 2

Everything was favorable to the success of the Carnival Sports on Monday, Tim various committees had their parts of the programme to carry…

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The Carnival Ball

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 2

The plain and fancy dress boll on Monday night broke the record for the School of Arts. There were 90 counles engaged in dancing, and if the…

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Sydney Sheep Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 3

The New South Wales Sheep Show this year promises to eclipse any other that has preceded it. It is expected that the inducement of over £900 in…

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Show Ground Sales

The Moree News · Tuesday 23 June 1903 · page 2

Mr. J. F. Roydell held another of his usual successful Hotes and Cattle Sales at the Show Ground on Friday, 19th June. The attendance of buyers…

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Football Carnival

Manilla Express · Wednesday 1 July 1903 · page 2

Saturday afternoon was devoted by footballers to a mixture of fun, seriousness, and philanthrophy. The fun was provided by a fancy dress parade…

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Sheep Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 4 July 1903 · page 2

The prize for the grand champion ram at the Sheep Show was awarded to A. A. Dangar's " Wellington," M'Caughey's " Bonnie Chiel " being…

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Moree Sports Carnival

The Moree News · Tuesday 14 July 1903 · page 2

The Committee of the above met at the Hotel Gwydir last Friday evening for the Par[?] of receiving the report and balance-short and [?]…

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The Sheep Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1903 · page 4

Referring to the recent Sheep Show, the " S, and S. Journal says :—"The Hon. Samuel McCaughey was a large exhibitor, as usual, and met…

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Show Ground Sales

The Moree News · Friday 17 July 1903 · page 2

Mesars F. and A Glannie held a large of 573 head mixed cattle on Wednesday last on account of Measre Cook and Lynch of Wombo, Queen[?]…

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Inverell Poultry Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 18 July 1903 · page 2

The Inverell P. P. C. and D. Show passed off very successfully, the entries being described as bettor in quality [?] though less in [?] than last year. In the pigeon sections the principal awards fell to the "Moree Examiner," but our success was marred by the fact…

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Show Ground Sales

The Moree News · Tuesday 4 August 1903 · page 2

Messrs [?] and A. [?] held a sale of the cattle at the show ground yards on Saturday, August [?] account of Mr. [?]…

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Annual Flower Show

Manilla Express · Wednesday 5 August 1903 · page 2

The second largely-attended general meeting of the committee of the above met on Monday at 3.30 p.m. Rev. James Green in the chair. Mr. F…

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Needles. Gunnedah Show next week

Manilla Express · Wednesday 12 August 1903 · page 2

The Council has adopted a set of bye-laws dealing with rubbish tip. Manilla, promises to be well represented at Gunnedah Show next week…

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At the Fair

Manilla Express · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 6

Proprietor of Menagerie : Walk up, ladies and gentlemen, end see our famous lion, Mustapha. He is as sensible as any human being. A. French sergeant once pulled out of his foot a thorn on…

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Gunnedah Show. Gunnedah

Manilla Express · Wednesday 19 August 1903 · page 2

The Show opened to-day. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance. The exhibition most successful, and Manilla exhibits…

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