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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

328 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 6 of 17

Shearing Show Sheep. Uralla

Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 May 1920 · page 2

The vexed question of shearing sheep intended for exhibition at the Show dropped up all the last meeting, and definite action was come to for this…

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Moree Show. One of the Best on Record. MOREE

Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 2

Moree show was opened to-day. There was a splendid attendance for a first [?] The exhibits showed a marked in[?]propement, both in number and…

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The Moree Show. Highly Successful Exhibition Splendid Ring Events

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1920 · page 2

What a groat success!" Such was the opinion freely expressed by visitors to the Show. When it was decided at a meeting of the…

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Empire Exhibition. Guarantee Fund Wanted. Ambitious Proposal. LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 2

The President of the Board of Trade will shortly ask Parliament for authority to contribute £100,000 to the guarantee fund of the forthcoming British Empire…

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Fair Sex Slighted. Prince's Official Welcome. Strong Protests. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 2

The decision not to allow ladies to be present at the reception to the Prince of Wales at Farm Cove lias aroused the are of the sex—in fact, it is the sole…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Steadly Growing Revenue. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 2

The annual report of the Royal Agricultural Society states that the surplus for the year ended December, 1919, was £61,250. Since 1906 to 1918 the gate…

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Moree Show. Success in Spite of Drought. The Awards. MOREE

Daily Observer · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 7

The Moree P. and A. Society show just concluded has proved to be probably the most, remarkable yet hold here, notwithstanding the fact that the great…

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Show Jottings

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 3

On the day that the Governor, Sir Water Davidson, visited Morie, one would have thought that flags would have been soon flying from practically…

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After the Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 3

Reference to Moree A. C. Reid and Co.'s advertisement in this issue will be rewarded, as the firm announce the S..[?] at bargair prices, of choice goods…

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The Show of 1920

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 2

The P. and A. Show of 1920 is an event of the past. It was an unqualified success. mainly due to the indeafatigable energy of Messrs. S.d…

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After the Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 2

Reference to Me[?]. A. C. Reid and Co.'s advertisement in this issue will be rewarded, as the firm announce the [?], at bargain prices, of choice goods…

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Prizes at Tenterfield Poultry Show. Edmunds-Pennell

Daily Observer · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 3

At the Tenterfield Poultry Club's recent Show Messrs. Taylor Bros., of Tamworth gained the following awards with thirteen entries: Indian Game Hen, 1st A pretty wedding was celebrated by the Ven. Archdeacon Johnstone, at St. Peter's Cathedral, Armidale, the parties being Eva Mary, fifth daughter of Mr…

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Armidale District. Fair Feed But Little Water. ARMIDALE

Daily Observer · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 1

Reporting on the Armidale Pastures Protection district for April, the stock inspector, Mr. Fielder, says of the pastures generally that feed is dry. On the…

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The New Loan. "Movies" to Show Films SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 17 May 1920 · page 2

Mr. Lang, the State Treasurer, announced yesterday that arrangements had been made with the Union Pictures for screening throughout the State, a…

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Tamworth P. and A. Association Show Ball

Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 1

The initial ball to be held by the above Association, on Wednesday, May 26, promises to be a huge success. The committee is catering for all classes…

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Tamworth P. and A. Association Show Ball

Daily Observer · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 1

This ball will be held on the show-ground on Wednesday nevt, 26th. It is in aid of the fund of the Association to provide a grandstand for the general…

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The Show Ball. Pavilion Artistically Arranged

Daily Observer · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 1

The whole of Saturday afternoon was spent in removing the fittings from the show pavilion. Fortunately there was a good attendance of ready helpers and…

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Agricultural Show Ball

Daily Observer · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 1

Ready workers were busy yesterday at the Show ground decorating, etc., To-day will be spent in finalising matters, and all interested in the ball are asked to put in…

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The Show Ball

Daily Observer · Wednesday 26 May 1920 · page 1

To-night will see the first show ball ever held in Tamworth in full swing in the Show ground pavillon. The ladies have gone to no end of trouble in decorating the pavillon…

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A Fair Deal. Labor Government and Producers

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 1

Speaking at Lismore, in reply to a civic welcome, the Chief Secretary (Mr. Dooley), said that the Labor Government had set out to tackle…

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