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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1906

127 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 7

An a Exhibition

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 6

In company with a big crowd I witnessed the opening ceremony of the Australian Natives Association exhibition at the Agricultural Grounds,…

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The Japanese Fair

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 2

THERE was a good attendance at a committee meeting of the above, held in the Methodist Church last night. Mr. D. G. Pryor occupied the chair. It was decided…

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The Japanese Fair

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 12 January 1906 · page 5

FOR some considerable time past the members and adherents of the local Methodist Church have been making arrangements for the holding of a…

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Fair "Fire-fighters."

Manilla Express · Saturday 13 January 1906 · page 3

In England they have fire brigades for women. One such is illustrated in the sketch —a brigade which is located at Greenwich, and which is attended by some of the most…

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French Picture of England. in a London Exhibition

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1906 · page 3

Two foreign artists of considerable distinction have made their first appearance at London picture galleries. One of these is Mr. J. Garnelo Alda, Professor…

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A.n.a. Exhibition

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 16 January 1906 · page 4

IT will be it great pity if the fine exhibition of Australian manufactures and products now open at the Royal Agricultural Show Grounds, Sydney, has…

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How They Show Their Approv[?]

Manilla Express · Saturday 20 January 1906 · page 5

The Japanese theatre-goers have a original way of showing their approved particularly fine performance. the and whoop with delight, and when the…

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Japanese Fair

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 3

FOR months past the members and adherents of the local Methodist Church have been preparing for the holding of a Japanese Fair, the object being to…

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Japanese Fair

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 4

THE Fair which opened in the Oddfellows' hall this (Friday) afternoon was of a very interesting character, and doubtless will attract a…

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Lord Mayor's Show

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 7

The first Lord Mayor's Show (writes the "Westminster Gazette") of which record exists took place in 1236, the pageants, for so many centuries a…

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A Yorkshire Visitor. at the Motor Show

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 7

"What I says, Merrill," said Mr Poskitt, after returning from the Motor Show at Olympia and seating himself in front of the smoking-room fire in the…

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Methodist Church Fair

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 30 January 1906 · page 2

ON Friday and Saturday last a Fair, in aid of the Stipend Fund of the above Church was held in the local Oddfellows Hall, and resulted in a…

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Methodist Fair

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 2 February 1906 · page 6

WE regret to learn that we omitted the names of some of the contributors of musical items at the above named Fair last week. In the first place Miss Lena…

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The Great Easter Show

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 4

PREPARATIONS for the great Easter Show in Sydney are being rapidly pushed forward. Advance entries are being received at the office of the Society,…

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Pageant or Buffer. the Lord Mayor's Show. an Observer's Reflections

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 7

The other day I happened to be walking along Northumberland avenue when (says a writer in the "Daily News") I suddenly remembered that in a couple…

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Our Show

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 4

ARRANGEMENTS for the holding of the sixth annual show were finally decided upon yesterday afternoon, and although not yet officially announced, the dates…

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Japanese Fair

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 6 March 1906 · page 3

THE residents of Werris Creek will have all opportunity of inspecting a Japanese Fair, to be opened at Cole's hall to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon…

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Quirindi Show

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 9 March 1906 · page 6

A MEETING of the local Show Committee is to be held on Monday afternoon next, When a full attendance is requested. The entries are coming along…

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Show Privileges

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 9 March 1906 · page 6

THE sale of Show priveleges will be held at the Imporial Hotel on Tuesday next, at 2 o'clock sharp. Mr. Geo. Nowland will be the auctioneer…

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