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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

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Armidale Show. Third Day. Good Weather and Fine Attendance. Events and Additional Awards. Aumidale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 3

The third day of the show was favored with beautiful weather, and about 5000 were present, The gates recipts amounted to £178…

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Armidale Show. Third Day. Good Weather and Fine Attendance. Ring Events and Additional Awards. Armidale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 3

Tho third day of the show waa favored with beautiful weather, and about 5000 were present. The gates recipts amounted to £178…

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Quirindi Carnival

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 4

The first Quirindi annual carnival was held in the local park on Wednesday, and was a great success. From an early hour people came in from the country; all the…

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Quirindi Carnival

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 4

The first Quirindi annual carnival was held in the local park on Wednesday, and was a great success. From an early hour people came in from the country; all the…

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Armidale Show. Concluding Day. Armidale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 2

The show was brought to a conclusion to-day, when the maiden sheep-dog trial took place, and the usual auction sale of stock was proceeded with…

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Tamworth Show. Special Train to Run

Manilla Express · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 4

Thanks to the efforts of the "Express" it has been decided to run a special train to Tamworth on the second day of the show (Wednesday…

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Armidale Show. Concluding Day. Armidale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 2

The show was brought to a conclusion to-day, when the maiden sheep-dog trial took place, and the usual auction sale of stock was proceeded with…

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Newcastle Show. Favored with Better Weather. Principal Awards. Newcastle

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 2

The Newcastle show was favored with better weather conditions to-day. Although a couple of showers fell there was a large attendance…

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Tamworth P. and A. Association, Final Arrangements for the Show

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 8

A special meeting of the committee of the P. and A. Association was held at the office on the Oval yesterday. Present: Messrs. C. J. Britten (president), R…

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Tamworth P. and A. Association. Final Arrangements for the Show

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 8

A special meeting of the committee of the P. and A. Association was held at the office on the Oval yesterday, Present: Messrs. C. J. Britten (president), R…

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Alleged Unlawful Game. Thimble and Pea at Armidale Show. Armidale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 2

At the Police Court today a man named Hyam was found guilty of playing an unlawful game of chance, to wit, thimble and pea, on the showground, and was…

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Alleged Unlawful Game. Thimble and Pea at Armidale Show. Armidale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 2

At the Police Court today a man named Hyam was found guilty of playing an unlawful game of chance, to wit, thimble and pea, on the showground, and was…

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Walcha News. Sad Drowning Accident. Entries for the Show. Walcha

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 2

Word has been received here of the death by drowning of Mr. Herbert Laurie, late of Nowendoc, while crossing the Barrington River…

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Walcha News. Sad Drowning Accident. Entries for the Show. Walcha

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 2

Word has been received here of the death by drowning of Mr. Herbert Laurie, late of Nowendoc, white crossing the Barrington River…

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Show Train

Manilla Express · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 4

The show special for Tumworth this morning is timed to leave at 5 minutes to 9, and will return at 9.45 a.m., leaving West Tamworth at 7…

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Picture Show

Manilla Express · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 4

Manilla is to fall into line with other towns--the picture show craze will soon be in evidence here. A first-class plant has been secured :…

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Tamworth Show. TAMWORTH

Manilla Express · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 4

Tamworth s best show is now being held. The show was opened to-day in glorious weather. There is a large…

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Tamworth Show. Opened in Glorious Weather. Record Entries and Prize Money. Magnificent Display of Draughts—excellent Coaching, Ponies and Miscellaneous. Full List of Awards

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 3

The thirty-sixth annual show under the auspices of the Society now known under the designation of the Tamworth Pastoral and Agricultural Association was informally…

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Tamworth Show. Opened in Glorious Weather. Record Entries and Prize Money. Magnificent Display of Draughts—excellent Coaching, Ponies and Miscellaneous. Full List of Awards

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 3

The thirty-sixth annual show under the auspices of the Society now known under the designation of the Tamworth Pastoral and Agricultural Association was Informally…

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Tamworth Show

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 2

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