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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

244 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 13

Show Committeeman Resigns. Takes Exception to Motion

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 2

Mr. S. R. Walker, who is a member of the Committee of the Tamworth Pas toral and Agricultural Association rather abruptly left the monthly meeting of…

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Tamworth Sand Bag Rally. Successful Sports and Carnival

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 2

The entertainment arranged on the Oval for the augmentation of the hunts of the Tamworth Sand-bag Committee took place yesterday afternoon and…

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Late Telegrams to Kill German Trade. Only Way a Prohibitive Tariff. Views at the Trade Fair. Nothing but Talk and Strikes for 16 Months. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 2

The Trade Fair was officially opened by the Governor at the Town Hall today. Mr. Parkes, President of the Chamber…

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Trade Fair in Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 5

The trade fair was officially opened by his Excellency the Governor Sir Gerald Strickland in the Town Hall on Wednesday. Mr. parkes,…

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MR. S. R. Walker and Show Committee. (To the Editor.)

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 3

Sir,—I have read in your issue of Monday, a letter from Mr. Walker on what took place at the committee meeting held last Friday, and with him I very…

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Inverell Show Abandoned. Inverell

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

The Inverell P. and A. Association has decided to abandon its 1916 show in all but the horse section; horse show will be held on the last two of the…

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MR. S. R. Walker and Show Committee. To the Editor

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 3

Sir,—Noticing a letter appearing in your issue of Saturday, January [?]5th, written by Mr. Dunn under the above heading, and also one by Mr. Walker on…

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Inverell Show Abandoned

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 2

The Inverell P. and A. Association has decided to abandon its 1916 show in all but the horse section; horse show will be held on the last two of…

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Another Monster Carnival

The North Western Courier · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 6

Another monster carnival is being arranged by Mr. R. L. Baker on the Sydney Sports Ground and in the stadium. This time in and of the…

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Scotch Fair

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 4

A Scotch Pair was held last night on the tenins court behind the Presbyterian Church. The scene was very gav, the court being lighted by electric…

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Uralla Show

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 4

The schedule of prizes in connection with Uralla's 37th show is now available and will be sent post free on application to the secretary (Mr. H. W…

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Mechanics Institute Aquatic Carnival to Be Held

Manilla Express · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of the above, held on Monday night the following were present--Messrs Stoddart, Kennedy. Moore,…

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Boomi Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 2

The committee of the Boomi Sports Carnival have decided to postponed the annual Carnival owing the annual carnival owing to the long dry spell. Members are in…

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Stanthorpe (Q.) Show. Queensland Governor Performs Opening. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 2

Stanthorpe (Q.) show commence yesterday. The fruit exhibit as usual was good. The other sections were poorly patronised…

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TAMWORTH P. AND A. ASSOCIATION. Arrangements for Show

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Tamworth Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held in the committee rooms yesterday afternoon. Those…

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Show Trouble Committeeman's Defence of Debarred Person. "Uncalled for insult." President's Reply to Mr. Walker

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 3

Further reference was made at yesterday's meeting of the Tamworth Pastoral and Agricultural Association to the action taken at the previous…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

The Tnmworih police authorities have been notified by the committee conducting the police and firemen's hospital art union and carnival that they were…

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The Quiridi Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 4

The Quiridi Agricultural Society has decided to had its annual show on April 4,5, and, 6 Mr. A. N. Pountney has been appointed secretary,…

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Picture Show

Manilla Express · Wednesday 9 February 1916 · page 2

A big picture programme of four stars is to be presented at Brown's Picture Palace on Thursday night, when Uncle Tom's Cabin, In the…

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Turkish Fair-play. Rescue British Wounded and Return Them. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 9 February 1916 · page 2

In the fighting at Ctesiphon a barge loaded with 300 British wounded stuck in the mud and had to be abandoned. The Turks shortly a afterwards towed…

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