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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

275 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 9 of 14

Hospital Fair

Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 June 1918 · page 7

Misses Beth Telfer and Edna Peard, who propose running a children's fair at the Presbyterian Hall next Wednesday, in aid of the funds of the Tamworth…

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Molybdenite. Big Show Near Tamworth. May Turn Out Well for the District

Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 June 1918 · page 1

That Tamworth is the home of many valuable minerals is fully demonstrated by a visit to the Great Boulder Mountain Molybdenite Mine (formerly Taylor…

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Stud Sheep Fair

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 4

We would remind those interested that the annual Stud Sheep Fair commences on Monday, 1st July. Messrs. Weaver and Perry will sell on that…

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Sydney Sheep Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 2

The entries for the sheep show to be held in Sydney at the end of the month total 623, representing 967 sheep, and showing an increase of…

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Melbourne Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1918 · page 2

The Melbourne Show is going to be a "dry" one. Last week the Victorian R.A. Society's Council decided, after a long and heated discussion, to…

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Glen Innes. R. and A. Society. Success of Jubilee Show. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 June 1918 · page 6

The annual, meeting of members of the Glen Innes P. and A. Society was held in the Council Chambers on Friday. Mr. Curtis (president) presided there being…

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Children's Fair for Hospital

Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 June 1918 · page 7

A children's fair in aid of Hie funds of the Tamworth District Hospital, will at the Presbyterian School Hall, Marius street, this afternoon. The hall…

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Federal Government's Promises Give Voluntaryism a Fair Chance. Statement by Mr. Watt MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 June 1918 · page 2

Mr. Watt stated to-day, that the Government, since the Governor—General's recruiting conference, had deliberately pursued a policy of conciliation towards…

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Hospital Fair Opens

Daily Observer · Thursday 20 June 1918 · page 3

The juvenile fair in aid of the funds of the Tamworth District Hospital was opened in the Presbyterian School Hall, Tamworth, yesterday afternoon, by the…

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Piallamore Carnival

Daily Observer · Thursday 20 June 1918 · page 3

The residents of Piallamore intend holding a carnival on July 10, in aid of the farmers' Red Cross stall. There will be a fine sports programme, including…

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Turn About Is Fair Play

Manilla Express · Thursday 20 June 1918 · page 5

Marriage is a social contract. It is a matter of business connected with the welfare of the state. It is not only a most important contract between two individuals, but…

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Stud Sheep Fair

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 1

We would remind those interested that the annual Stud Sheep Fair commences on Monday, 1st July. Messrs. Weaver and Perry will sell on that…

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The Sheep Show. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 June 1918 · page 2

The sheep show opened to-day at the Agricultural Society's grounds. There are over a thousand exhibits Judging is proceeding…

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Dairying. Lessons in Cow Testing. a Feature of a Fair

Manilla Express · Thursday 27 June 1918 · page 2

That the dairy farmer should know exactly what each cow in his milking herd is doing in the way of milk and butter production was illustrated in a…

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Sheep Show Awards

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 5

The Sheep Show awards were: Strong woolled ewes, 2 yrs and over, Read Bros., Kooroogama, third prize; medium woolled rams, unhoused, 3yrs…

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Sheep Show. Northern Awards. Sydney

Daily Observer · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 5

The sheep show was opened to-day in the Agricultural Society's grounds. There were over 1000 exhibits. It is the best show the State has yet…

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Late Telegrams Sydney Sheep Show. Sydney, Friday, 9 a.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 5

The Sheep Show opened yesterday at the Agricultural Society's grounds. There are over 1000 exhibits. Judging is proceeding…

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Tamworth Municipal Band. Inauguration Celebrated. Re-Union of Bandsmen. Music and Picture Show

Daily Observer · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 6

Following on the recent band tangle a Tamworth Municipal Band has been evolved, and to celebrate the occasion a re-union was held at Rackham and…

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Children's Fair

Daily Observer · Saturday 29 June 1918 · page 7

A stall for the Children's Fair will be held in front of P. G. Smith's this afternoon. When plain and fancy goods will be disposed of at reduced prices…

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Sheep Show. Closing Day. Interesting Ring Events. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 1 July 1918 · page 2

The annual sheep show ended yesterday. The attendance was the largest ever seen at any snoop show. The ring events proved interesting…

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