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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

145 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 4 of 8

Quizzing at the Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 5

"One step won't take you very far, You've got to keep on walking. One word won't tell folks what you are,…

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Show Judges' Opinions Cattle

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 4

Taking the cattle section generally the exhibits were very good, and constituted the best filled pens for some years. Every part of the yard…

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HOME and Social Show Ball

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 5

"When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils! Standing at the door of the Town Hall on Thursday evening, waiting…

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"Digger" His Rise to Fame in the Show Ring

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 4

Five and a half years ago a foal, by a Posarah colt, out of a Harold Child mare, saw the light of day in a paddock close by the town, which…

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Show Sales

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 2

Graziers desirous of securing sound, high-class rame will have the opportunity of doing so on Friday May 4, when Messrs. Crane and Co. will offer…

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Moree Show Very Large Entries

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 2

The Moree Show, which opens on Wednesday, promisor, to be one of the best on record. The entries in the horse and sheep sections are…

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Annual Fair

Manilla Express · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

The experiment of holding the Annual Fair earlier in the year and so escape the hot weather and holding it on one day only…

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The Moree Show a Successful Exhibition

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 2

In brilliant sunshine, with a cool westerly wind blowing, the Moree P. and A. Society's 49th annual Show open d yesterday. It was a day to be…

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Show Sales

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 2

Graziers desirous of securing sound, high-class rame will have the opportunity of doing so on Friday May 4, when Messrs. Crane and Co. will offer…

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The Flower Show

Manilla Express · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

He grew beautiful flowers behind a tall brick wall, he glorified in them, feasted his mind upon them with all a miser's greed,…

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The Moree Show Most Successful Exhibition Record Attendance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 2

The Moree P. and A. Society's annual show Concluded on Thursday in glorious weather. The exhibition was one of the best and most successful…

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The Flower Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 2

All things point to the Presbyterians' flower show being a success. A heavy frost will militate against it but will not be able…

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Inverell Show. Business People Criticised

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 4

Though them was no angry feeling and the matter was temperately discussed, it was unequivocally asserted at the May meeting of Inverell P. and…

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Mungindi Show The Smoke Social OVER £500 Donated Towards Next Show. a Happy Function

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 6

There was a large and enthusiastic gathering at the Smoke Social which took place in the Royal Hotel on the second night of the Show. The…

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Local & General News Inverell Polo Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 31 May 1928 · page 2

At the Inverell polo carnival, which commenced on Tuesday, Moree A were defeated by lnverell B by 5 goals 7 behinds to 4 goaJb 10 behinds, and Moree…

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Moree P. & A. Society Show Ground As Sports Ground. Suggested Picture Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 7

Whether an attempt should be made to convert the show ground into a sports ground was discussed at the meeting of the Moree P. and and A. Society…

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Local & General News Scots' Fair

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 2

A Scots' Fair will be held in the McIntosh Hall on Thursday and Friday, August 30 and 31. The function is being organized by the St. Andrew's…

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Gunnedah Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 July 1928 · page 2

We have received a copy of the prize schedule for the Gunnedah Show to be held on August 28th, 29th, 30th next. As usual the prize money is liberal,…

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Gunned Ah Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 July 1928 · page 1

We have received a copy of the Prize Schedule for the Gunnedah Show, to be held on August 28th, 29th, 30th, next. As usual the prize…

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Gunnedah Show

Manilla Express · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 2

We have received a copy of the Prize Schedule for the Gunnedah Show to be held on August 28th, 29th, 30th next. As usual the…

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