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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

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Boxing Notes from Sydney. Fred Gilmore Shows American Form. Darcy's Next Contest. Holland and Clabby. Carnival Doings

The North Western Courier · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 4

Last Saturday, in his contest against Frank O'Connor, Fred Gilmore displayed nil the form with which he is credited in America. It was truly…

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Water Carnival

Manilla Express · Saturday 4 March 1916 · page 2

The Aquatic Carnival on Wednesday provided something entirely new for Manilla. With a number-of-little boats on the water, and the…

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TAMWORTH P. AND A. ASSOCIATION. Forthcoming Show

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the committee of the Tamworth Pastoral and Agricultural Association was hold in the committee's room on the Oval…

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Turkey's Munitinous State. Germans Show Mailed Fist LONDON, Mondny

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 3

A report from Mitvlene states the majority of officers of the Smyrna garrison issued a ptoclamation demanding peace. General von Sanders has left hastily on…

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Friendly Societies' Queen Carnival

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon's sports and evening carnival at the Oval arranged by the Friendly Societies on behalf of their candidate. Mrs. Victor Conen were…

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Tenterfield Show. Great Success. TENTERFIELD

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 4

Despite the many gloomy predications Unit the show this year would not be a success in consequence of the past droughty conditions and general spirit…

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Must Show Trading Accounts. Commission Will Not Consider Case. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 2

The secretary of the Necessary Commodities Commission sent a letter to all concerned in the recent application for increases in the price of bacon to the…

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Carnival Doings

The North Western Courier · Friday 10 March 1916 · page 6

Success still attends the Carnival for the Comforts Funds of the Light Horse Reinforcements, which takes place at the Stadium on Friday next…

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Tenterfield Show. Tenterfield

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 10 March 1916 · page 2

The third day was favored with fine weather and a big attendance equal to yesterday's. There was keen. competition in all the ring events…

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Boxing Notes from Sydney. Clabby and Holland. Darcy's Return with Clabby. Holland and Brown to Clash Again. Carnival Doings. Last Saturday Contest

The North Western Courier · Friday 10 March 1916 · page 6

The Sydney fans were the onlookers at a clever and interesting contest on Saturday night, when wily Frits Holland and clever Jimmy Clabby met…

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News and Notes Barraba Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 4

At the Barraba Show this week, Mr. Langworthy's horses scored well the jumping classes and in the hack sections. Half-Holiday won the…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer Saturday, March 11, 1916. Good Prospects for the Show

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 2

The marked success of the Tenterfield show as the direct result of the persistence and energy of a few persons is fully described by our special…

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Tenterfield Show. Great Success in Face of Difficulties. District's Recovery from Drought. the Awards

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 5

The Tenterfield Pastoral Agricultural and Mineral Association has for 39 years held annually its agricultural carnival. During that long period there…

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Tamworth Show. Entries Close on Tuesday Next. Record Expected

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 2

The Tamworth show will be held on March 28, 29 and 30. so that there is only a little over a fortnight in which to make final preparations…

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Glen Innes Show. Glen Innes

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 2

A heavy storm this afternoon has cleared the atmosphere. The weather conditions are now favorable for the show. The showground is in perfect…

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Fair Rents Court. "Unique in Experience of Australia." Opening Sitting. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 2

The Fair Rents Court opened to-day. The Attorney General stated that the court was unique in the experience of the Australian people. It was hoped…

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Missionary Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 2

A missionary exhibition will be held in the School of Arts on Thursday and Friday next, March 16th and 17th. The exhibition will be open each day…

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Walcha Show. Walcha

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 16 March 1916 · page 2

The 22nd show was opened by Mr. W. H. Lane, M.L.A., in ideal weather. There was a large attendance of the public. The pavilion exhibits were large in…

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Glen Innes Show. Big Success Kiltie Again Wins High Jump. Glen Innes

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 16 March 1916 · page 2

The second and big day of the show has been a great success. Despite the bad season the exhibits in nearly all sections compare favorably with…

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Missionary Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 2

A missionary exhibition in connection with the Church Missionary Association was opened in the School of Arts yesterday afternoon and…

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