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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

224 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 12

Tamworth Swimming Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 2

At the Tamworth swimming carnival on Saturday night, P. McGroder (Moree) won the 100 yards scratch race from R. Barclay (Glen Innes) and K…

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Moree P. & A. Society. Show Abandoned

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 2

There will be no show in Moree this Year. This decision was come to at a netting of the Moree P. and A. Society held en Wednesday. December 31st. On…

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Show Secretary Resigns Offer to Help Appreciated by Committee

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

On December 20, a well attended meeting of the Narrabri P., A., and H. Association decided they would proceed to hold the 1931 show…

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Moree District Cricketers. the Inverell Carnival

North West Champion · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 1

It was most unfortunate that the Moree District Cricket Association was unable to send its strongest team to compete for the McFarlane shield…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Moree Show Abandoned.—

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 1

The Committee of the Moree P. and A. Society decided by a big majority to abandon the 1931 show. New Year Greetings.—…

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Mallawa C.w.[?] Children's Exhibition

North West Champion · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 1

The indomitable spirit that sent the early pioneers to settle in the outback still lives, and was proved by the courage of the Mallawa C.W.A…

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Northern Travellers' Carnival

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 2

Some months ago Manilla Hospital Board entered the list for the Northern Travellers' Carnival for 1931. Word has now…

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Waxworks Exhibition

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 2

A very fine electrical waxworks, exhibiting 45 life-like and mechanical figures, has been opened in the Max Hotel Building, in Balo Street. The…

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Show Manager Murdered While Murder Drama is Screened BERLIN

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 1

While three thousand spectators at a film palace were watching a murder drama on the screen, Herr Schooller, the…

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Show Secretary Appointment Made

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 2

A well attended meeting of the Narrabri P., A., and H. Association committee, held in the association's rooms on Saturday, appointed D…

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Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. Royal Easter Show, 1931. Prize Schedule. £14,000 Prize Moneys — Cups and Trophies

North West Champion · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Society is to be congratulated on the Schedule of Prises for this year's Royal Easter Show, which has just been issued…

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Quirindi Show

Manilla Express · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 3

The 31st Annual Show of the Quirindi P.A. and H. Association will be held this year on Thursday and Friday 19th…

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Wool Sales Values Show No Change

Manilla Express · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 3

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Coy writes:--On 27th January we offered…

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Wool Auctions Values Show No Change

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 2

The Secretary, Formers and Graziers' Co-operative Coy. writes:— On the 27th January we offered 7284 bales effecting a good clearance…

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Warialda Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 2

At a meeting of the War[?]a P. and A. Society on Saturday, it was definitely decided to go on with the show, which is set down to be held on Wednesday…

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Show Subscription

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

At the previous meeting of the Show Committee it had been decided that they first subscription of £11- expire on the 31…

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Date of Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

At the Show meeting on Saturday night members were undecided as to when our opening show should be held. Various…

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Manilla Show Secretary

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

At its meeting on Saturday last the Manilla Agricultural (Show) Society unanimously elected Mr. J. A. Rochfort as Secretary. Botl…

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Keen Show President

Manilla Express · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

If the Show Society decided on forming at a time when things are, we hope, at their worst, they will certainly reap their reward…

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Show Secretary's Salary

Manilla Express · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

At the Show meeting on Saturday night Mr. Lowe was battling for a straight out vote of £66 a year to the secretary. The…

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