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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Show Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 1

Mer Space in the Pavilion was at a [?]emium. The growing popularity of local business firms utilising the display as an advertising medium…

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Excitement at the Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 1

Some excitement was created to wards the close of proceedings on Wednesday when a slight mix-up occurred in Tom O'Malley's boxing ten'…

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Mungindi Show. to Be Held to Schedule. P. and A. Monthly Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 2

"That the Mungindi Show be held on the 15th and 16th of May according to schedule." This resolution was moved by Mr. Paul and seconded by…

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Wonder Show Ball

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 1

The anticipation of a successful event in celebrating the P.A. and H Association's Show Ball, eventuated On Wednesday night last, when there…

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Toowoomba Show Fire Destroys Pavilion

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 3

Fire completely ruined the industrial pavilion at the show on Thursday. The outbreak was discovered at 6.30. p.m. and in an hour the build…

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Mungindi Railway. What March Figures Show

North West Champion · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 6

The figures compiled by the Mungindi Railway people for the month of March still show the effects of the drought and indicate clearly the…

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Wee Waa Show Remarkable Success

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 1

Judging by the attendance on both days of the Wee Waa Show all previous figures have been shattered and probably a record will be created by…

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The Flower Show

Manilla Express · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 1

Was it last year or the year before that we wrote "The Flower Miser"? We would be tempted to write it again but for the…

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Wee Waa Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 1

The following additional awards have been made:— Champion harness pony: H. Panton; Champion pony hack, Whitfiela…

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The Radio Exhibition Wonders at Sydney Town Hall

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 2

That everything in the world has been electrified during the last few years, from sewing with a needle to letting down and hauling up an…

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Flower Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 2

On Saturday the Presbyterian flower Show will eventuate, and everything points to a big success Some blooms will be affected by…

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Commercial Travellers' Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 2

A public meeting will be held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, May 21. at 8 p.m., to meet the representatives from the Northern Travellers'…

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Mungindi Show. Interesting Exhibit by City Jewellery House

North West Champion · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 2

It is worth taking note of the fact Fairfax and Roberts, Ltd., the oldest Jewellery House in Sydney, are making a special display at the…

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The Flower Show

Manilla Express · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 2

Even now, if the weather only behaves itself, we can promise a beautiful display of flowers at the Memorial Hall on Saturday…

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Commercial Travellers' Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 2

A public meeting will be held in the Council Chamber of Tuesday, May 21, at 8 p.m., to meet the representatives from the Northern Trave'lers'…

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The Mungindi Show. Entries Pouring in

North West Champion · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 2

The office of the Show Secretary has been simply, deluged with entries for the record-breaking Show to be held on the 15th and 16th of May and…

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Commercial Travellers' Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 2

The Northern Travellers' Cot Fund Committee assist local institutions with a carnival in one country town each year. Inverell had the honour last…

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The Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 7

The border townsfolk are all eagerly awaiting the show and the Vice-Regal visit. The fact of Lord Stonehaven coming should, with the…

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Annual Fair

Manilla Express · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 1

The Anual Fair will be held as usual in August. A representative meeting was held in Manilla last month and…

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Mungindi Show. Phenomenal Entries. Record Success Assured

North West Champion · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 2

Given fine weather, the Mungindi Show, which is to take place on Wednesday and Thursday, 15th and 16th inst., will be a record success. Record…

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