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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Union to Show Cause. Sydney

Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

Judge Heydon granted a rule nisi falling upon the New South Wales Operative Baker's Union to show cause why its registration as an industrial union…

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The Late Show. (To the Editor.)

Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 3

Sir,—A word in season is good reason for drawing the attention of the Tamworth show committee to the fact that if they are desirous of making the…

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A Fair Warning. One That Should be Heeded by All

Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 5

Frequently the first sign of Kidney Trouble is a slight ache or pain in the loins. Neglect of this warning makes the way easy for more serious troubles—…

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Sydney Show. Opened in Showery Weather. Magnificent Exhibits. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

The Royal Sydney Show was unofficially opened this morning in showery weather. Later the sun emerged and there is every prospect of fine weather…

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Tamworth Show Guessing Competition

Daily Observer · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 3

As many inquiries have been made regarding to exact weight of the bullock in the guessing competition at the recent Tamworth show the secretary…

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Sydney Show. Officially Opened by Governor-general. Prime Minister Urges Increased Production. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 2

The show was officially opened by the Governor-General to-day in the presence of a great attendance of visitors. The weather was beautiful. Mr. Samuel…

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Sydney Show. Sydney, Thursday, 10 a.m

The North Western Courier · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Society's Show remained open last night for the first time in the history of the Association…

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The Sydney Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 2

The North-West (outside of inverell) does not secem to have figured very prominently at the Easter Show A. G. F. Munro secured Two seconds…

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Sydney Show. Attendance Record Established. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 11 April 1917 · page 2

The Showground gates had not been opened on hour this morning when the 100,000 attendance mark was passed, thus easily establishing a record with…

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Maitland Show Entries

Daily Observer · Thursday 12 April 1917 · page 1

WEST MAITLAND, Wednesday. Excellent entries have been received for the Maitland show, which takes place this month. Blood horses, hacks, farm…

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Show Meeting Postponed

Daily Observer · Thursday 12 April 1917 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the P. and A. Association originally set down for to-morrow, has been postponed until Friday, April 20 on account of a death…

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Goodyear at the R.a. Show

Daily Observer · Thursday 12 April 1917 · page 4

The Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co. have a fine display of rubber in its various forms from the latex or rubber tree juice to the finished product. This…

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Sydney Show. Last Day Spoiled by Rain. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 12 April 1917 · page 2

Very few people visited the show today. The grounds were drenched and soft as a result of the heavy rainfall throughout the night…

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The Sydney Show. a Bushman's Comomnts

Daily Observer · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 4

This is not intended to be a fulldress report of the Sydney Show. It is only to be a passing note of the things that most impressed the writer…

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"Not a Fair Thing." Supports Wanted for Australian Troops SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 2

Senator Millen in the course of a vigorous recruiting address in Martin Place to-day said that no one would contend that we were doing a fair thing to…

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Local Horses at Royal Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 April 1917 · page 4

Mrs. Langworthy's Pony, Dandy, put up a remarkable jump at Sydney Show, winning the Watson's No. 10 prise, of £10. The Pony, which…

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Goodyear at the R. A. Show

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 April 1917 · page 2

The Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co. have a fine display of rubber in its various form from the tatex or rubber tree juice to the finished…

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Show Social

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 2

A Show Social will be held in the School of Arts on Wednesday, 15th inst., when light refreshments will be provided…

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The Sydney Show. Cattle and Sheep. II

Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 3

There is not much in detail to be said about the cattle. All the usual breeds were represented, and of course, were of very good quality. Many were…

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Maitland Show. West Maitland

Daily Observer · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 2

The Maitland Show was opened to-day. The weather was dull in the early part of the day, some light showers falling. However the rain cleared off…

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