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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1909

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Gunnedah Show

Manilla Express · Wednesday 23 June 1909 · page 2

We have received a copy of the prize schedule for the Gunnedah Show to be held on August 24th, 25th, and 26th. The prize money…

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Spiliman Bros'. Buckjumping Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 26 June 1909 · page 2

The above combination appeared in Manilla on Tuesday and Wednesday night and attracted large audiences. The show is quite up to…

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Horse and Cattle Show

Manilla Express · Wednesday 30 June 1909 · page 2

The schedule for the Sydney Horse Parade and Dairy Cattle Show is available, end contains several additions to that of last year. The hey section for…

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Sydney Sheep Show. Sydney

Manilla Express · Saturday 3 July 1909 · page 5

A great array of high-class sheep was on view at the Sheep Show yesterday, and attracted a large attendance of keenly…

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Cave the Show Away

Manilla Express · Saturday 10 July 1909 · page 7

Some time ago a travelling circus visited a little town. The attraction was a long-bearded lady. An intelligent little girl was seated at her feet…

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Gunnedah Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 4

Our readers will see in the advertising columns the advertisement of the forthcoming Gunnedah show to be held on August 24, 25, & 26th…

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Singleton's Forty-first Show

Manilla Express · Wednesday 28 July 1909 · page 2

The dates of the above are given in our advertising columns to-day. It will be seen that some £700 will be offered in prizes, and as everyone…

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Gunnedah Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 7 August 1909 · page 2

Intending exhibitors at the above show should note that entries close on August 9th (next Monday) with the Secretary, and they will need to…

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Gunnedah Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 21 August 1909 · page 4

Entries for the above show this year number 1700, which is 400 more than any previous year. There are 700 entries in the horse section…

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Farmers' Carnival. to Be Held, October 20

Manilla Express · Wednesday 8 September 1909 · page 2

A special meeting of the local branch of the Farmers aud Settlers' Association was held on Saturday morning. The President (Mr. A…

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Tamworth Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 17 September 1909 · page 6

A rather important committee meeting of the Tamworth Agricultural Association was held recently, at which several new classes were added for the…

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Farmers' Carnival

Manilla Express · Saturday 18 September 1909 · page 4

A meeting of the sub-committee of the F. aud S. Association, in connection with the forthcoming Farmers' Carnival, was held on…

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Picked Specimens of the World at Dublin Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 9 October 1909 · page 2

Balls Bridge, Dublin, is the hub of the world for those who buy or admire horses. The Horse Show, which opened on August 24, in genial…

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Farmers' Carnival. Record Attendance

Manilla Express · Saturday 23 October 1909 · page 2

The third Annual Farmers' Carnival (organised by the local Farmers and Settlers' Association), which is looked…

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The Flower Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 23 October 1909 · page 2

"An unqualified success" is emblazoned all over the Flower Show (in aid of the Methodist Church), which is now being held…

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Industrial Exhibition

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 October 1909 · page 2

The industrial Exhibition promoted by the Church of England to defray' the remaining indebtedness of about £500 on the Parish Hall and Vicarage was opened this…

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Somerton. the Carnival

Manilla Express · Wednesday 27 October 1909 · page 2

Quite a number of our people went across to the Farmers Carnival, and speak in complimentary terms of the way everything was carried out. I…

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The Farmers' Carnival

Manilla Express · Wednesday 27 October 1909 · page 2

"Elm" sends in the following:--Sir,--The Farmers' Carnival, which was looked forward to with considerable interest, and evoked so…

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The Flower Show

Manilla Express · Wednesday 27 October 1909 · page 2

A RECORD--£136. This amount taken at last week's function stands as the record proceeds of a Manilla Methodist Flower Show. And the…

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Farmers' Carnival

Manilla Express · Saturday 30 October 1909 · page 2

Sir,--I note with pleasure a letter by "Elm," in your issue of 27th instant, as it shows an interest in the district's welfare, but I am sure…

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