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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

235 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 11 of 12

Manilla Agricultural Society

Manilla Express · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 2

A Show Society has been formed in Manilla and 69 gentlemen nominated for the Committee (36 to be elected). Ballot…

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Hallowe'en Successful Fair

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 November 1930 · page 1

The Hallowe'en Fair conducted by members of the Narrabri Presbyterian Church in the town hall on Friday afternoon and evening, won the…

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Show Dates P. A. & H. Association

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 November 1930 · page 4

A meeting of the Narrabri P., A. & H. Association held in the Association's rooms on Saturday afternoon was attended by Messrs. R. J…

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Band Carnival

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 November 1930 · page 1

Norrabri citizens have learned to appreciate the recitals of the Town Band; the attendance last Sunday night being very much in excess of…

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Carnival Dance

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 November 1930 · page 5

The Carnival Dance held in the Strand Theatre on Friday Night, in support of the candidature of Miss Bonnie Buckley (Business candidate…

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Next Year's Show. Crave Doubts About Holding One

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 November 1930 · page 5

At the meeting of the committee of the Moree P. and A. Society held last night grave doubt as to whether a show could be held next year was…

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Band Carnival

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 November 1930 · page 1

The Narrabri Band Carnival held in the Town Hall Grounds was officially opened by His Worship the Mayor at 8 p.m. on Thursday night…

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Commercial Travellers Carnival

Manilla Express · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 2

At last Hospital meeting the question of renewing the application to the Commercial Travellers Association to hold their next…

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Commonwealth Loan We Show Up Best When We Have Our Backs to the Wall

Manilla Express · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 4

There is no doubt that all good Australians, recognising that the Commonwealth needs the support, moral and financial, of every…

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Commonwealth Loan. We Show up Best When We Have Our Backs to the Wall

North West Champion · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 5

There is no doubt that all good Australians recognising that the Commonwealth needs the support, moral and financial of every citizen…

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Show Meeting

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 November 1930 · page 2

There was again a large attendance at the general meeting of the Agricultural Show Society members on Saturday last there…

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Manilla Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 November 1930 · page 2

The large crowd at the second general show meeting on Saturday last, when there was an attendance of 50 (with some 10…

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Swimming Carnival

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 December 1930 · page 1

Owing to the abandonment of last year's school swimming carnival, it is pleasing to learn that the event will be conducted this year…

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Murray's Xmas Fair

North West Champion · Thursday 4 December 1930 · page 2

Murray's announce that their prices have been reduced to the minimum to meet the present times and that a unique opportunity exists to effect big…

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SPORTING. School Swimming Carnival Narrabri Retains Shield

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 December 1930 · page 8

After last year's swimming carnival lapse, owing to the then unfabourable condition of the creek water, the annual event was again held at…

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Hopeful Message Tis Fair Country Mr. Scullin Convinced London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 December 1930 · page 1

Mr. Scullin, in a message to Mr. Fenton, in relation to the Loan, said: "I am better able than ever to take a comprehensive view of…

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Tamworth Swimming Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 December 1930 · page 2

At the swimming carnival held at Tamworth on Saturday night, the 50 metres handicap was won by T. Moynahan (Moree go), With P. McGroder…

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"On with the Show" All-colour for Moree. J. R. L. Munro Picking the Best

North West Champion · Monday 8 December 1930 · page 2

Stage settings equalling anything done by the girl-glorifying Ziegfeld, furnish the background for the dramatic action of the story, "On with…

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"On With The Show." a Spectacular Talkie

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 2

Stage settings equalling anything done by the girl-glorifying Ziegfeld, furnish the background for the dramatic action of the story, "On with…

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Swimming Carnival

Manilla Express · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 2

There was a large and enthusiastic attendance at last meeting of the Swimming Club, when the swimming carnival to be held in…

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