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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Swimming Carnival

The North Western Courier · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 2

The first carnival of the present sea son was held by the Narrabri Swimming Club on Wednesday afternoon, and proved very, successful. It was…

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Wheat Guarantee. Why 3/ Was Decided On. "Somewhere Near a Fair Sum to Grower." Minister's Statement. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2

The Minister for bandy, replying to the contention that more than 3/ a bushel for wheat should be guaranteed next season, said the question of a higher…

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Patriotic Picture Show

Daily Observer · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 1

Next Tuesday the first night of the races the public is, invited to a Patriotic picture show, at Ison s' Open-Air Picture Palace. An unusual and interesting…

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Patriotic Picture Show

Daily Observer · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 4

The public of Tamworth are invited on Tuesday (to-morrow) evening to a patriotic picture show at Ison's open-air pictures. This entertainment has been…

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Patriotic Picture Show

Daily Observer · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 1

To-night the Tamworth Public is invited to be present at the free patriotic picture show at Ison's open-air picture show. While a really good…

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Uralla Show

Daily Observer · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 2

We have received a copy of schedule of prizes for Uralle Show to be held on 27th an 28th February, 1917. Despite the war conditions, the Uralla…

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Patriotic Picture Show

Daily Observer · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 2

A very large crowd was present last night the patrictic picture show given by the Tamworth War Service Committee with the object of arousing…

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Palace of Trade Fair

Daily Observer · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 2

The Palace of Trade announce in our business columns that the Fair starts to - day (Thursday) with large reductions in all departments…

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Muswellbrook Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

Muswellbrook show will be held on the 28th and 29th of March…

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Swimming Carnival

Manilla Express · Saturday 27 January 1917 · page 4

Great interest is manifested in the Aquatic Carnival, to be held on Weduesday next, near the Power House, in aid…

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Win the War League. Big Picture Show Night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 30 January 1917 · page 3

The Central Committee in their circulars in the Moree branch emphasise the two main objects of the organisation "More Men" and "More…

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"Go Slow" Policy Government Not Receiving a .Fair Deal. I.W.W Doctrines at Work. Drastic Measures to Check. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

A deputation, which interviewed the Minister for Works to-day, referred to the unemployment caused by the stoppage of public works…

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Strasburg Clock Exhibition

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 3

The people of Tamworth will to-day renew acquaintance with the celebrated model of the great clock of Strasburg. Strasburg the capital of Alsace-Lorrame…

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TAMWORTH P. AND A. SOCIETY. Show Arrangements

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 8

The usual monthly committee meeting of the above society was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday. Mr. C. J. Britten (president), occupied the…

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The Romance of Tobacco. Show the Empire Is Self-contained

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 4

The present war has taught us many things. But nothing so much as the geography of the world and the mighty part the British Empire…

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The Royal Show. a Great Exhibition Assured. Prize List £9000

Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 4

The organising for the Royal Show in Sydney, which begins on April 3 next, is now far enough advanced for the secretary to be able to form an idea…

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Strasburg Clock Exhibition

Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 3

Judging from the large enthusiastic audiences which have daily attended the exhibition of the model of the great, clock of Strasburg since the season…

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Aquatic Carnival Postponed

Manilla Express · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 2

Owing to the unfavorable conditions the aquatic carnival announced for to-day (Wednesday) has been postponed until the weather…

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Strasburg Clock Exhibition

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

Encouraged by the great success that has attended the exhibition of the wonderful working model of the famous clock of Strasburg in Tamworth…

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Tamworth Show Schedule

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

The Tamworth P. and A. Association's annual show takes place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 27, 28 and 29. The committee is busily…

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