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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

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Tamworth Show Committee Ballot

Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 1

The secretary of the Tam[?] P. and A. Association has just s[?]ed ballot papers, containing 52 nominations, for the committee for the ens[?]g year, of…

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District Bred Sheep at the Recent Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 July 1918 · page 2

It will be interesting to graziers and farmers in this district to note that the total of ten entries in eight classes in the Corriedale section, at the…

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Children's Fair Result

Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 July 1918 · page 3

The Children's Fair, in aid of the Tamworth District Hospital, resulted in the sum of £63 being raised. The committee wishes to thank all who contributed in…

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Exhibition and Fair

Daily Observer · Wednesday 24 July 1918 · page 3

The ladies commenced with the linen all, for the for the coming exhibition in [?] Jubilee Hall, are giving an evening's entertainment to night, in the hall Must…

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Wongo Creek Carnival

Manilla Express · Monday 29 July 1918 · page 2

The date of the big Wongo Creek Red Cross Carnival has been altered to October 2, a week later than…

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Late Telegrams. Alleged Breach of Trust. Payments from Carnival Proceeds. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 30 July 1918 · page 2

An exparte application on behalf of the State Attorney General was made to Mr. Justice Street to-day for an order for a refund of £97 paid to the…

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Sheep, Beef and Butter. Sydney's Shortage. Homebush Values Show Increase. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 30 July 1918 · page 2

Sheep were 2/ doarer at Homebush to-day. Butter is extremely scarce in Sus­sex-street, and only half the orders from regular customers could be met to-day…

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Late Telegrams. Meat Inquiry. No Fair Profit on Mutton. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 31 July 1918 · page 2

The meat inquiry was resumed to-day by the Federal Prices Commissioner. Henry Willings, master batcher, said he did not think the procl[?] prices…

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Tamworth News. Attunga Hospital Carnival

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 August 1918 · page 4

It has now been decided that, this carnival, which was recently postponed through the unfavorable weather, will be held on August 14. The proceeds of the…

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Spring Fair

Daily Observer · Tuesday 6 August 1918 · page 3

The committee controlling the sprang fair, to be held in the Jubilee Hall, on October 16, 17, and 18, has invited Lieut.-Colonel Abbott, M.H.R., to open the fair…

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Spring Fair

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 August 1918 · page 6

It was originally intended by the committee of the Spring Fair and Exhibition, in connection with the Tamworth Methodist Church, that the exhibits in…

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Sydney Harbor Trade. Year's Figures Show Decrease. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 12 August 1918 · page 2

A return issued by the Sydney Harbor Trust shows that the goods imported and transhipped in Sydney during the 12 months ending June 30th last,…

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King Visits Australians. Exhibition of Trophies. Knighting General Monash. LONDON, August 12

Daily Observer · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 2

To-day the King visited the Australian corps. After seeing the field or the great attack and the site of the famous…

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Attunga Hospital Carnival

Daily Observer · Monday 19 August 1918 · page 1

The village of Attunga was en fete on Wednesday, on the occasion of the sports carnival, organised by local ladies and the War Workers' Association, in aid of…

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Eight Hour Carnival. Arrangements for Celebration

Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Tamworth Eight-Hour Demonstration Committee was held in the Mechanics Institute on Friday night last. The election of…

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A Fair Warning. One That Should be Heeded by All

Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · 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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Revising Show Schedule

Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 August 1918 · page 3

The sub-committees in the light and draught horses, and in the sheep and wool sections, will meet at the P. and A. Association secretary's office, on Friday next…

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Picture Show for Hospital

Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 August 1918 · page 3

A picture show benefit night will be given on Friday night, August 30, in conjunction with the Tamworth Centenary Hospital collection. Mrs. Tompson and…

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Wallsend Races. Mimer King and Fair Desmond, Win. NEWCASTLE

Daily Observer · Monday 26 August 1918 · page 1

For Wallsend races yesterday the weather was fine and the attendance good. Results:—NOVICE HANDICAP (First Division)…

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To Show Cause. Sydney. Tuesday. 9 a.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 2

Denis Glasheen, solicitor, was sentenced to eighten months' imprisonment at Maitland Quarter Sessions last week for false pretences…

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