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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

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Sydney Motor Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 2

Dalgety & Co., Ltd., have just been appointed sole distributors for Rolls-Royce, Ltd., and are exhibiting a magnificent chassis of this make. In…

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News of the North Show Stewards. Freedom Curtailed at Tenterfield

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 1

The question, of whether, or not exhibitors should be stewards in the section in which they exhibit, or should ride or drive their own exhibits in the ring…

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At the Billabong. Annual Swimming Carnival. Over 1000 People Present

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 1

At the new pleasure resc[?]t at Tamworth known as the "Billabong" situated on Mr. C. J. Willott's property, six miles, down the river, the first annual…

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Swimming Boom. Paradise Sports. Great Crowd Watches Carnival. Weir Baths Officially Opened

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 1

The first illuminated night carnival of the Tamworth Swimming Club was held in the new baths at Paradise on Wednesday evening. There was a large…

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Paradise Swimming Carnival

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 1

Despite the cool breezes the swimming baths at Paradise were well patronised during the week end. Weather permitting, another carnival will be held…

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Tamworth Show. Election of Stewards. Fee Fixed for Vehicles

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 5

A meeting of the Tamworth P. and A. Association was held at the Secretary's office on Friday, the President. Mr. E. H G. King, presiding over a…

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Armidale Hospital Carnival Big Financial Success. ARMIDALE

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 1

To-day was Hospital Carnival Day,! and despite misty rain at. intervals, a fine success was made of the big venture…

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State Revenue Decreased January Returns Seven Months Show Increase SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 2

The total revenue for January was £2,383,380, a decrease of £293,864 over January, 1920. The Racecourse Admission Tax was…

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SWIMMING. Carnival at Paradise

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 1

The Second Carnival held by the Tamworth Swimming Club was well attended. A feature of the carnival was the fine swimming and diving of Mr. L…

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Fair Rents Court Rushed. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 2

The Fair Rents Court since the beginning of the year has been rushed. While during last year the applications under the Act averaged 77 per month…

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Sydney Horse Carnival. Opening Night. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 2

The opening night of the horse carnival at the Showground was a great success. Over 15,000 people were present…

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The Coming Show Work of Preparation

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 3

A general meeting of the members of the Narrabri A. H. and P. Society was held at the office of te Secretary (Thurlow's Buildings) on Saturday…

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Tamworth Show. Prizes for Art Union. Committee Censures Jockey Club

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 4

At the usual weekly meeting of the Committee of the Tamworth P. and. A. Association, held at the Secretary's office, on Friday, the President, Mr. E. H…

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Inverell Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 2

The Inverell Show will be held an February 22, 23 and 24. and will be opened by the State Governor. A special train at excursion rates will…

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Tamworth Show. Entries Close on

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 1

Mr. F. G. Callaghan, the secretary of the Tamworth Pastoral and Agricultural Association, commenting on the various special prizes donated for the…

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Horse Carnival. Finals of Various Events. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the final night of the horse carnival. The final of the Australian high jump resulted: W. D. Weir's Musician [?]…

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Tamworth Show. Entries a Record So Far

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 1

Entries for the Tamworth Show officially closed at 6 p.m. on Saturday, but Mr. Callaghan, the secretary, stated this morning that in order to give…

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Church Fair

Manilla Express · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 2

The Angliean Church Sale of Work takes place at the end of next week—on Friday and Saturday, 25th and 26th…

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Uralla Methodist Flower Show. Uralla

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 1

The sixteenth annual flower show, in laid of the Methodist Church, was held on Wednesday and Thursday, and it is anticipated that all financial records will…

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Swimming Carnival To-night

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 2

Another swimming carnival will be held at the Paradise baths to-night several interesting events will be decided. Included in the programme are…

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