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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Instigating Strike. Union and Secretary to Show Cause. Sydney

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Justice Heydon in the Industrial Court to-day was engaged in the hearing of summonses for penalties against the Australlasian Meat Industry Employees'…

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Panic at Picture Show. Films Catch Fire. One Child Killed; 22 Casualties. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 2

During the performance of a monthly picture show given to the Boys' Brigade in Riley-street, Surry Bills, late this evening, one of the films, caught fire…

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The War. Great British Advance. Fighting in the Snow. Germans Show Little Fight. Fear Next Offensive. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 2

Reuter's Correspondent at British headquarters describing the British ad­vance on Saturday said: "The attack was timed for 10.30 o'clock at night. It…

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Armidale Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

The schedule of prizes for the Armidale" show has been received at the office. Entries for domestic industry, art, school, and cookery sections close…

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Aquatic Carnival

Manilla Express · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

The Mechanics' Institute Aquatic Carnival, takes place in the River near the Fower House, next Wednesday. The Carnival has been…

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Strasburg Clock Exhibition

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 2

At the request of the school teachers of Tamworth, the management of the Strasburg Clock exhibition has agreed to give a special matinee for children…

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The Royal Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 3

The organising for the Royal Show in Sydney, which begins on April 3rd next, is now far enough advanced for the secretary to [?]…

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Guyra Show. a Successful Exhibition

Daily Observer · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 3

Glorious weather favored the 13th annual show of the Guyra P.A. and [?] Association, which proved to be one of the most successful fixtures held under…

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Aquatic Carnival

Manilla Express · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 4

After having been postponed twice through the inclemency of the weather, the above Carnival committee were favored with an ideal summer…

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Uralla Show Entries. Uralla

Daily Observer · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 2

Splendid entries have been received for the Uralla show next week. 600 entries have been received for the horse, sheep and cattle sections, while the…

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Late Telegrams. Solicitor to Show Cause. Tenterfield Case. Disappearance of Respondent. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 2

A matter was before the Full Court this morning in which a country solicitor was called upon to show cause why his name should not be struck off the…

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Patriotic Picture Show Tonight

Daily Observer · Monday 26 February 1917 · page 1

A patriotic picture show will be held this evening in Ison's open air Picture Palace, commencing at 8 o'clock. The Town Band will render selections…

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Daylight Saving. To be Given Fair Trial. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Hughes was busy this morning receiving deputations and callers. Speaking on the subject of the Daylight Saving Act he said he did not…

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Uralla Show. Proceeds for Soldiers' Home. URALLA

Daily Observer · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

The third day of the show was held to raise funds for the Uralla Soldiers' Comforts League, and the Soldiers' Convalescent Home at Booloominibah,…

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Easter Show. Timely Offer

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 2

Country visitors to Sydney for the Show find often that owing to arrangements for their accommodation not having been made beforehand, much…

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Easter Show. Timely Offer

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 4

Country visitors to Sydney for the Show find often that, owing to arrangements for their accommodation not having been made beforehand, much…

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Royal Easter Show. Accommodation in Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 6

Quite a deal of inconvenience and enhcyance is often the lot of country visitors to Sydney, who have not taken the precaution of making due…

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Show Privileges

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 2

In the advertising columns of this issue Messrs. W. T. Callcutt and Coledraw attention to the sale of the privileges for the Tamworth Chow,…

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Royal Easter Show. Accommodation in Sydney

Manilla Express · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 2

Quite a deal of inconvenience and annoyance is often the lot of country visitors to Sydney, who have not taken the precaution of making…

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Riding Fatality. Bowral Girl Killed on Way to Show. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 2

Miss "Birdie" Norman, daughter of Mr. W. J. Norman of Bowral was leaving for Moss Vale show yesterday riding a spirited horse, when it bucked…

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