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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Trotting at the Show

Daily Observer · Monday 26 March 1917 · page 2

Attention is directed to an advertisement appearing in this issue in connection with the Tamworth Show, stating that the trotting track, of half a chain…

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Tamworth Show. Final Arrangements for To-morrow

Daily Observer · Monday 26 March 1917 · page 2

The secretary reports that everything is in readiness for the Tamworth show, to be held to-morrow. Wednesday, and Thursday. The entries are very…

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Show Traffic Arrangements

Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 2

The attention of all drivers of [?]hides is directed to the new arrangements made for the regulation of tra[?] to the Show Ground to-day…

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Royal Easter Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 2

The entries for the R.A.S. Easter Show which commences on the 8th proximo are already a record for the Society. This, with the advent of…

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Tamworth Show To-day

Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 2

The Tamworth P. and A. Society's show commences to-day and will be continued on Wednesday and Thursday. Judging for all led horses, draught…

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Royal Easter Show. an Enormous Exhibition.10,000 Entries

Manilla Express · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 2

It looks as if the management of the Royal Agricultural Society will after the war, be faced with a very serious problem. The Royal Show…

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Tamworth Show. Opens in Glorious Autumn Weather. Cattle Chief Feature. Blood Horses Show a Falling Off. Pavilion Exhibits Decrease

Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 3

The 45th annual exhibition of the Tamworth Pastoral and Agricultural Association opened yesterday in glorious autumn weather. The day was…

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Show Smoke Concert

Daily Observer · Thursday 29 March 1917 · page 2

A most enjoyable smoke concert was held last night at the Oddfellow' Hall, under the auspices of the P. and A. Asociation. There was a large…

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INVERELL P. AND A. ASSOCIATION. Preparations for Jubilee Show. INVERELL

Daily Observer · Thursday 29 March 1917 · page 2

The Inverell P. and A. Association has decided to make its next show, which falls in the jubilee year of the society, with a record function. The…

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Tamworth Show. Second Day. Fine Programme of Ring Events. High Jump and Trotting Events Prove Exciting. Walt and See Clears 6ft. 4½in

Daily Observer · Thursday 29 March 1917 · page 1

Glorious autumn weather favored the second day of the Tamworth P. and A. Association's 45th annual show, and there was a big attendance. The figures…

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Upper Hunter Show

Daily Observer · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 4

The thirty-fourth show of the Upper Hunter Association was opened at Muswellbrook on Wednesday. The entries totalled about 1500. Many of the stock…

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Tamworth Show. Third Day Proves Interesting. Ring and trotting Events

Daily Observer · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 4

Fine weather and interesting events were conducive to the success of the last day of the Tamworth P. and A. Association's Show. Trotting provided…

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Tamworth Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 4

Manilla district was well represented at the annual Tamworth snow on Wednesday. Seventy five tickets were issued on the special train,…

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Show Corrections

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 3

The following correction has been made in the Ta[?]worth Show awards [?] Strong combing Tam 2 too[?] H…

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News and Notes. Flower Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 4

A flower show and sale of work will be held in connection with the Presbyterian Church on 18th and 19th May…

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Farming Inventions. Exhibits at the Tamworth Show

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 3

At the recent Tamworth show under class 553 a specials prize was offered for any new invention of machinery or implement most suitable for the district…

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Walcha Show. Second Day Proves Successful. WALCHA

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 3

The second day of the Walcha show on Thursday was beautifully fine and a large crowd assembled. The gate takings were £88, which compare…

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Muswellbrook Show. Bandolier Breaks High Jump Record. MUSWELLBROOK

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 3

The attendance at the Muswellbrook Show-ground yesterday was nearly 4000. Trains from Merriwa Singleton and Murrurundi brought large crowds of…

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The Moree Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 2

The forthcoming show of the Moree P. and A. Society, to be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the 24th, 25th, and 26th…

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Record Entries for Show. Sydney

Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 2

Entries for the Sydney Show, which commences to-morrow, total 8600 as against 8100 last year…

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