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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Late Telegrams the Sydney Show. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 2

Speaking at St. Andrews Cathedral last night, Bishop D'Arey Irvine lamented that the Royal Show is still held on Good Friday. It was a dark…

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Diggers' Fair

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 2

On Saturday the Diggers will present for public patronage in aid of their Immediate Relief Fund and Manilla District…

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Light For Fair

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 1

The Lighting Committee re commended to Council the supply of light for the Returned Soldiers' Fair at cost price…

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Royal Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 2

The Royal Show opened this morning in splendid weather and to a great crowd of visitors. The day is being devoted wholly to…

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Students at Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 2

On the first day of Tamworth Show the Manilla Rural School's students of second and third year in Agriculture were taken in…

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Golf Exhibition

Manilla Express · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 2

On Wednesday next, 3rd April Mr. Will Corry the prominent professional will visit Manilla. In the afternoon he will play an…

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Royal Easter Show "Shell" Stand

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 6

Situated at Stand No. 19 is the building occupied by the Shell Company of Australia Limited, and the "Man on the Land" will be greatly…

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"Shell" Stand at Royal Easter Show

Manilla Express · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 4

Situated at stand No 19 is the building occupied by the Shell Company of Australia Limited, and the "Man on the Land" will…

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German Tests Show Ford "A" Performance Ford Car Leads in Starting, Low Speed Brakes And Acceleration

Manilla Express · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 4

Information has been received about the Victory won by Ford cars during the A.D.A.C. reliability and Economy Tests…

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Easter Racing Carnival

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 April 1929 · page 2

The chief attractions of the Easter Racing Carnival at Randwick on Saturday and Monday were the Doncaster and the…

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Tamworth Golf Carnival

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 April 1929 · page 2

Tamworth Sixth Annual tournament was a pronounced success, big fields teeing off in all competitions…

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Manilla & District News the Diggers Fair

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 April 1929 · page 1

On Saturday night the Diggers Fairs was in full swing. The Committee acted up to its promise and had everything keyed…

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The Royal Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 April 1929 · page 2

Sydney's Easter weather made Show patrons and officials look glum as the week end approached and the bodings…

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Coming Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 1

In the beginning it is said the world was a garden of Eden, the first tiller of the land was the Farmer, Everyone has an exceptional respect…

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Show Veteran's Birthday

Manilla Express · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 2

Yesterday was the anniversary, of Mr A. D. Playfair's birthday, and included among many presents- to the veteran ex- ringmaster…

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Show Notes

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 1

Every day the conviction is growing that the Show this year will easily outdistance [?] others, providing of course, man does not auct[?]ally fall…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 2

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Ladies Guild have arrangements well in hand for the holding of the flower show and sale of work, which will take…

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This Year's Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 2

The Royal (Sydney) Show has an irresistible attraction for all sections. But in a very special degree it appeals to all engaged in primary production…

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A Show Attraction

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 1

The Silo Drome appearing on the Narrabri Show Ground this week is the latest importation from America, as far as sensational nets are concern…

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Event of the Year Promise of Record Show Smoke Social and Ball Also Popular

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 1

The Event of the Year, as far at Narrabri is concerned, commences on Tuesday with the opening of the Narrabri P. A. and…

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