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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 7 of 17

Tamworth Show Society's Ball. Great Social Success. Showground Pavilion Crowded

Daily Observer · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 1

The Tamworth Pastoral and Agricultural Society's ball eventuated last night in the pavilion at the Tamworth Showground. The function was…

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Tamworth Show Ball

Daily Observer · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 3

All committeemen who have had tickets for sale or other collectors in connection with the Show ball are requested to call and leave tickets or money…

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Brisbane National Show

Daily Observer · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 5

We are advised that all live stock entries for competition at the forthcoming National Show at Brisbane close on Monday, June 21. Although schedules…

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Tam Worth Show Ball

Daily Observer · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 1

As the recent ball on the Showground ne[?]essitated a, lot of work in removing tables etc., at the pavilion, which was done by, a very few of the committee and one or…

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Prince of Wales. Reviews Australian Fleet. Impressive Ceremony. Fog Again Spoils Show. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 2

The Prince of Wales reviewed tho Australian fleet this morning. His Royal Highness embarked on H.M.A.S. Franklin, and in company with the…

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The Hospital Carnival

The North Western Courier · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 2

We are requested to state that a meeting of the stall holders and their assistants will be held at the Town Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon…

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Football at Tamworth. Poor Exhibition

Daily Observer · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 1

The football on the Tamworth Oval last Saturday was decidedly less interesting than previous matches. The teams seemed to have forgotten the art…

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Prince in Melbourne. Attends Royal Show. Ball at Night. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 2

The Prince, of Wales yesterday attended the Melbourne Royal Show, where a special exhibition was given in his honor…

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Country Football Carnival. Northern Badly Defeated. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 2 June 1920 · page 2

In League football to-day Newcastle District defeated Northern District by 55 points to 10. In the Country Football Carnival at…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival. Sydney

Daily Observer · Friday 4 June 1920 · page 2

The Police and Firemen's Carnival resulted in a profit of £14,845 being cleared. Debating Society to hold a debate on the…

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Another Wee Waa Fire Picture show Destroyed. Wee Waa

Daily Observer · Tuesday 8 June 1920 · page 2

Underwood's picture theatre was burnt out completely early yesterday morning. The insurance amounts to 1100 on the building, and 150 on the films. There is no…

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TAMWORTH P. AND A. MEETING. Show Ball Success

Daily Observer · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 4

The Tamworth P. and A. Association held a meeting on Friday, presided over by Mr. E. H. G. King. There were 17 members present. CORRESPONDENCE…

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The Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 2

Mr. Mood[?] then moved the following motion, notice of which he had given:-"That the Society hold a monster cattle drafting and throwing…

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The Passing Show

Manilla Express · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 5

By Leloester Sguare, one drizzling winter night, I heard them on the pavement: "If you think…

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Empire Trade. Monster Exhibition Projected London

Daily Observer · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 2

At the Mansion House the Lord Mayor presided over a large meeting yesterday in connection with Imperial trade relations and the forthcoming British…

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Grafton's Racing Carnival

Daily Observer · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 5

An advertisement in this issue calls attention to the annual carnival at Grafton, [?]is year[?] commencing on July 10th and concluding on July 24th. In the fourteen…

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Stock and Crops. In North and North-West. Armidale District Pastures. Cattle Feed Scarce. Fair Sheep Feed in Most Parts. ARMIDALE

Daily Observer · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 1

Only light showers fell at Armidale during this week's rain; 28 points in all were registered. Reporting on his district for May, the…

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Good Tin Show Opened Up. [?]

Daily Observer · Tuesday 15 June 1920 · page 2

An excellent tin show has been opened no in the Kingstown district. The reef, which is a foot in width, carries 50 per cent tin, and its permanency has been establish…

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Narrabri New State Lea[?]ue. Residents show Increased Interest. NARRABRI

Daily Observer · Saturday 19 June 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the New State League was held last night, Mr. J. M. McDonald presiding. Dr. Park was added to the committee…

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Fair Rents Act

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 21 June 1920 · page 2

The Government Intends to extend the operations of the Fair Rents Act throughout the State…

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