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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1907

188 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 8 of 10

Federal Fair

Manilla Express · Saturday 3 August 1907 · page 4

The ladies of the Roman Catholic Church could not have hit upon a better word than "Federal" as an appellation for their fair,…

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Martini's Buckjumping Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 3 August 1907 · page 4

THIS popular and typical Australian show, which has lately completed a record season in Sydney of 22 weeks to crowded houses, will…

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Dark Hair and Fair

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 6 August 1907 · page 7

It is said that more fair people than dark ones remain unmarried, and people residing in the country have lighter hair than those who live in towns, owing to…

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Gunnedah Show

Manilla Express · Wednesday 7 August 1907 · page 2

WE have to acknowledge receipt of a complimentary ticket, issued by the secretary of the Gunnedah Show. The…

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Martini's Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 10 August 1907 · page 4

MARTINI Buck jumpers played to moderate "houses" here on Wednesday and Thursday. The show is tip-top. Many of the horses were in…

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Federal Fair. Opened by Bishop O'Connor

Manilla Express · Saturday 10 August 1907 · page 4

THERE is every sign of success at the Mechanics' Institute, where the Federal Fair, in aid of St. Joseph's Convent debt, is now in full swing…

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Gunnedah Show

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 4

READERS are again reminded that a special train leaves the local railway station to morrow (Wednesday) for the Gunnedah Show, and a large crowd is…

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Quirindi Show

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 4

THE next Annual Show, under the auspicies of the local P. A. and H. Association is set down for April 1 and 2, 1908. The annual meeting of the…

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The Federal Fair

Manilla Express · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 2

The Federal Fair was brought to a most successful termination on Monday night, and the ladies, who have worked wonderfully wed in connection…

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Dark Hair and Fair

The Moree News · Friday 16 August 1907 · page 7

It is said that more fair people than dark ones remain unmarried, and people residing in the country have lighter hair than those who live in towns. owing to…

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Singleton Show

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 16 August 1907 · page 4

THE entries for the Singleton Show, which takes place next week, number over 2700, being an increase of 400 on…

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Gunnedah Show

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 16 August 1907 · page 4

THE Gunnedah 10th Annual Show was opened on Tuesday last to a good attendance. In many sections competition was not so keen as it has been in…

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Gunnedah Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 17 August 1907 · page 4

As an exhibition-- a mirror in which the district's resources are reflected-- the Gunnedah show was poor; as a magnet to draw together…

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Martini's Buckjumping Show

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 20 August 1907 · page 4

THIS well-known and popular combination, (will after a record season in Sydney of 22 weeks) open in Quirindi (to-morrow) Wednesday, August 21st,…

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Farmers' Carnival

Manilla Express · Wednesday 21 August 1907 · page 3

THE sub-committee appointed to prepare a programme of events in connection with the proposed Farmers' Carnival on Saturday,…

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Singleton Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 4

At the Singleton Show Mr. G. A. Higgins took champion prize for Lincoln ram, champion prize for Lincoln ewe, and six 1st prizes for…

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Farmers' Carnival

Manilla Express · Wednesday 28 August 1907 · page 2

AT the regular monthly meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association (at which there was a large attendance,…

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News and Notes. The Federal Fair

Manilla Express · Wednesday 4 September 1907 · page 2

AT a meeting of the ladies connected with the recent Federal Fair, it was shown that the total proceeds amounted to over £420. The fair…

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The Syrian Exhibition Palestine in London

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 13 September 1907 · page 3

The Agricultural Hall, Islington, has been the scene of many interesting shows, exhibitions, and contests, but none have exceeded in interest and…

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Poetry. Show Me the Way

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 September 1907 · page 2

Show me the way that leads to the true life, I do not care what tempest may assail me,…

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