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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

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Wongo Creek Carnival

Manilla Express · Thursday 5 April 1923 · page 2

The Wongo Creek Carnival, to celebrate the opening of the new hall, eventuated on Easter Monday. Bright weather prevailed,…

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Sydney Show Attendance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1923 · page 2

The attendance of the Sydney Show yesterday was 18,600 making a grand total for the nine days of the carnival of 537,200 as compared with…

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Local & General News Moree Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1923 · page 2

We would remind all intending exhibitors at the Moree Show that entries for all sections close with the Secretary (Mr. C. G. Hobbes) on…

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Empire Exhibition

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1923 · page 3

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, addressing a meeting in connection with the British Empire Exhibition, said it was very desirable that the exhibition…

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Police Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1923 · page 2

The drawing of prizes in connection with the Police Art Union took place on the Sydney Show Ground on saturday night…

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Show Sales

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1923 · page 2

Attention is drawn to Crane and Co.'s sale of stud sheep and horse saled. The former will be held at the Show Ground on Thursday, April 19…

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The Moree Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1923 · page 2

Entries for the Moree Show, which makes place next week closed on Saturday last. The number of entries received compares very favorably with…

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The Carnival Scenes of Gaiety Successful First Day

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 April 1923 · page 2

The carnival is in ful swing in Narrabri and the final and greatest day of it will be to-day. For many weeks now there have been concerts…

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Wongo Creek Carnival

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 April 1923 · page 2

Easter Monday was devoted to the sports carnival and opening of the new hall at Wongo Creek. The weather conditions…

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Church of England Fair. Thursday and

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 April 1923 · page 3

The Annual Church of England Fair will take place on Thursday and Friday this week —not Friday and Saturday as we…

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Carnival Day

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 1

The morning of Monday was rather unsettled and cold. Guests were due to arrive on the early train, and arrangements had been made to meet…

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Carnival Week-End

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 1

The actual carnival time may be said to have commenced on Friday last. The Namoi A.H. Race Club organised a race meeting for Friday and…

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Show Sales

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 4

Attention is drown to Crane and Co.'s sale of stud sheep and horse called The former will be held at the Show Ground on Thursday, April 19…

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The Carnival Continued The Luncheon

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 2

It was a happy gathering of workers that seated themselves at the luncheon table. The success of the carnival was assured, despite the bad times…

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The Carnival Colossal Success Town and District's Great Effort Queen Competition Realises £2000 the Diggers' Mother Crowned Queen Unprecedented Scenes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 1

Work is always judged by results. The success of the Carnival, judged by its result is colossal. The most optimistic hopes been exceeded…

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Carnival Candour

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 2

Narrabri isn't suffering from "strolled heads," but it's rather proud of itself. £2000 is a remarakable sum to be…

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Show Items

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 2

Cattle from Narrabri district were recently sold on top values. Sheep from Narrabri district…

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P., A. and H. ASSOCIATION

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the Show Committee was held on Saturday last in Messrs. Morath and Kimmorley's offices. There was a big attendance, and show…

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The Carnival

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 4

The carnival at Narrabri Took place at 10 o'clock— At least the grand procession did— In Maitland street's main block…

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The Carnival

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 4

The carnial was to raise money for the hospital. There was a number of Queens, and the Queen who optained the most money was crowned. On…

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