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Shows & fairs, 1914

514 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 7 of 26

The Royal Show

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 2

The secretury of the Royal Agricultural Society of Now South Wales desires to sink that through an error on his part the opening dates of the show were incorrectly…

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The Royal Show

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 2

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales desires to state that through an error on his part the opening dates of the show were incorrectly…

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Sydney Show

Manilla Express · Wednesday 25 March 1914 · page 4

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales desires to state that through an error on his part the opening…

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Narrabri Show. First Day. NARRABRI

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 25 March 1914 · page 2

The Narrabri show was opened to-day in beautiful weather. The condition of the ground was very heavy owing to the recent rains. The attendance was good. Record…

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Narrabri Show. First Day. NARRABRI

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 25 March 1914 · page 2

The Narrabri show was opened to-day in beautiful weather. The condition of the ground was very heavy owing to the recent rains. The attendance was good. Record…

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The Narrabri Show. Delightful First Day. Record Entries...horse Section Excellent. School Exhibit a Big Feature. Second Day Disappointment. Steady Dowpour Show to Continue. Finally, Second Day Postponed

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 25 March 1914 · page 2

Heads were shaken concerning the weather on Monday night, which was cloudy and surrounded by flashlight [?] warning from several…

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The Show Smoke Social

The North Western Courier · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 1

On Tuesday night the Show Committee entertained visitors to and residents of Narrabri at a smoking concert. In the speeches a fine spirit of…

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Narrabri Show. Marred by Torrential Rain. Additional Awards. NARRABRI

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 2

The second day of the show had to be postponed owing to torrential rain which flooded the ground. To-day was bright and clear, though it was very hot and muggy…

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Narrabri Show. Marred by Torrential Rain. Additional Awards. NARRABRI

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 2

The second day of the show had to be postponed owing to torrential rain which flooded the ground. To-day was bright and clear, though it was very hot and muggy…

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Second Day of the Show Continued Splendid Jumping in the Mud. Wireless from Show Ground to Newspaper. Rain Holds Off—Large Public Attendance

The North Western Courier · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 2

The postponed second day of the Show, yesterday, came along with weather conditions resembling the first day. The rain apparently had disappeared…

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Scare at Picture Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 3

"The dynamo's on fire!" This was the thrice-repeated cry, uttered by a lad, that threw the audience at Sly's…

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Show Fixtures. North and North-West

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 4

Upper Hunter P. and A. Association, Muswellbrook, April 1, 2 3. Royal Agricultural' Society (Sydney). April 7 to 15…

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International Exhibition

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 30 March 1914 · page 4

Messrs. Burns, Philip and Compny have received details of the great "1914 Exbibition of Arts and Handicrafts," to be held at Cologne from May to October. This…

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International Exhibition

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 30 March 1914 · page 4

Messrs. Burns, Philp and Company have received details of the great "101.4 Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts," to be held at Cologne from May to October. This…

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Successful Pupils at the Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 March 1914 · page 2

The following pupils of Mrs. J. W. Macdonald were successful in the Fine Arts Section of the Narrabri show: Mrs. Creer, 1st landscape and…

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Third Day of the Show. Cattle Drafting a Big Feature. [?] Fine Sporting Day. the Public Again to the Fore

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 March 1914 · page 2

The third day of the Show can be safely written down as an all round success. Everybody was in agreement that there had never been such…

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Show Fixtures. North and North-West

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 31 March 1914 · page 3

Upper Hunter P. and A. Association, Muswellbrook, April 1, 2, 3. Royal Agricultural Society (Sydney), April 7 to 15…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer. Tuesday Morning, March 31, 1914. Tamworth's Approaching Show

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 31 March 1914 · page 2

The near approach of the Tamworth show makes it incumbent upon the people of the town and district to rouse themselves from the apathy which generally…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer. Tuesday Morning, March 31, 1914. Tamworth's Approaching Show

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 31 March 1914 · page 2

The near approach of the Tamworth show makes it incumbent upon the people of the town and district to rouse themselves from the apathy which generally…

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Show Notes

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 1 April 1914 · page 2

Everything was in train for a splendid and record Show. Mr. Potter, the principal judge of horses, was immensely taken with the…

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