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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Show Side Lights

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 May 1927 · page 4

A side-show out of the ordinary was that of the Scotch entertainers. They attracted great "Houses," and a number of people voted it one of…

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Cars at the Show

North West Champion · Monday 2 May 1927 · page 2

In the motor pavilion at the Moree show on Wednesday and Thursday Roberts' Motors will house the famous Willys Knight, the popular Whippet…

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Local & General News Show Traffic

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 2 May 1927 · page 2

The police wish the public to take notice that during show days one-way traffic will be observed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The route…

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Buckjumping and Bullock Riding at Show

North West Champion · Monday 2 May 1927 · page 2

In the opinion of Mr. T. S. Murray the entrance fee to be charged for the buckjumping and bullock riding events at the Moree show are too high, and…

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Outstanding Show Week Attraction Cole's Dramatic Players

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 2 May 1927 · page 1

Again to the fore with new plays, new scenery, and new frocks, Cole's Theatrical Company will commence their show week season in Moree on…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 3 May 1927 · page 2

Keen interest is being taken by flower fanciers of the town and district in the Presbyterian Flower Show which takes place in the…

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The Moree Show a Successful Exhibition

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 7

The Moree P. and A. Society opened the gates of its annual show yesterday. Glorious weather prevailed, and Judging by the attendance at lunch time, it…

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Show Results Guessing Competitions

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 7

No less than five competitors succeeded in pressing the exact weight of the fat sheep at the show. The prize was an open order for £2, and…

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Moree's Shop Window Pastoral and Agricultural Exhibits At Society's Forty-eight Show Motors and Sheep Predominate

North West Champion · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 4

In glorious weather the Moree Pastoral and Agricultural Society opened the 48th annual show yesterday, the attendance being up to previous years, even taking into account the fact that there will be only two days for the exhibition this year. The gate takings amounted to £101, 855…

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Manilla Flower Show

Manilla Express · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 2

Great interest is being taken in the Presbyterian flower show which will eventuate on Saturday. There will be keen…

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Warialda Show

North West Champion · Monday 9 May 1927 · page 5

Record entries have been received for the Warialda Show to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, May 11 and 12. Over 700 entries have been…

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Moree Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 May 1927 · page 2

The Moree P. and A. Society's show opened on Wednesday in fine weather and for a first day the attendance was exceptionally good, over…

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The Moree Show Record Attendance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 May 1927 · page 3

The Moree P. and A. Society's annual show con[?]ded on Thursday. The exhibition was the best and most successful ever staged in Moree from…

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Moree P. & A. Society. Second Day's Successful Show. Golden Fleece and Beautiful Blooms

North West Champion · Monday 9 May 1927 · page 2

Whatever doubts the Moree P. and A. Society might have entertained regarding the success of the show this year, they were dispelled on Thursday, the second day, when the attendance was well over 3000. The gate takings amounted to £231, the number of persons paying at…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 2

Manilla district possesses a rich volcanic soil, which, given reasonable opportunity, is unsurpassed in wealth producing. It will…

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Warialda Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 2

The warialda show, held yesterday and to-day (Thursday, constituted a record. The favorable season was reflected in the number of entries and…

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May Time Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 2

The Younger Set are holding a May Time Carnival in the Moree Memorial Hall on Tuesday, May 24. There will be pretty tableaux, carythmic dances,…

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Mungindi Show

North West Champion · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 2

Record entries have been received for the Mungindi show—well over 200 more than last year. All classes are well representated, but sheep,…

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May Time Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 8

The Younger Set are holding a May Time Carnival in the Moree Memorial Mall on Tuesday, May 24. There will be pretty tableaux, carythmic danced,…

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Wee Waa Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 1

Wee Waa held its first annual show on Wednesday and Thursday. The function was well amended on Wednesday, a great number of people…

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