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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 6 of 12

The Scots' Fair. a Splendid Display

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 5

There is an excellent display of all kinds of goods—linen wear (plain and fancy), confectionery, cakes, produce, and glorious blooms—at the Scots' Fair,…

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Flower Show

Manilla Express · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 2

Mrs Harold Veness and Mrs Wilson judged the home-dressmaking at the Flower Show last Saturday. Mrs Cadden was a…

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The Scots' Fair. a Wonderful Success

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 2

Despite the depressing times, the annual Scots' Fair, organised by the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild, which opened in the McIntosh Memorial Hall…

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Scots' Fair. Highly Successful Effort. Wonderful Flower Display

North West Champion · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 2

The Scots' Fair was officially opened last Thursday afternoon by Mrs. loan Williams, a wellknown resident of the Garah…

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300 Attracted to Skating Carnival Splendid Novelties

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 2

The revival of skating in Narrabri has been definitely approved by enthusiasts and onlookers alike, judging by…

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Local and General. Boggabri Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 2

The Assistant Minister for Labor and Industry (Mr. Ely) will officially open Boggabri Show on Thursday next…

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Vaudeville Show. Latest Moree Venture

North West Champion · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 2

A vaudeville show is the lawventure to be organised by Me people and it is understood to Messrs. Holden and G. Bush…

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Show Dates

Manilla Express · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 2

A meeting was held at Bingara on Saturday last in connection with Show dates in the North Western Slopes area. The…

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World's Grain Exhibition \n Opportunity Tq Advertise Australian )Vvlieat

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 2

By taking advantage of the opportunity afforded by the coming World's Grain Exhibition, the Director of Agriculture reminds…

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Lyceum Theatre. a Lavish All-star Show

North West Champion · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 2

At the Lyceum Theatre on Monday and Tuesday last, the First National and Vitaphone production "Sally," made entirely in colour, was presented…

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Boggabri Show Rain Interferes Entries High Standard

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 1

Boggabri P. A. and H. Association opened their second show on the Boggabri Show Ground on Wednesday, May 13th., under adverse weather…

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Show Meeting

Manilla Express · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the full Show Committee is set down for tomorrow (Saturday) night, 23rd instant in the Mechanics at 7.30…

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Boggabri Show

Manilla Express · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 1

The heavy rain last week seriously affected Boggabri Show. The second day the whole ground was almost a swamp the stock…

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Show Meeting

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Manilla Show Committee was held on Saturday night last, when there was an attendance of 17…

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First Show Programme

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 1

Despite a deluge on Saturday last there was a splendid attendance at the Show Committee Meeting, most of which…

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Mungindi C.w.a Carnival

North West Champion · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 5

In conjunction with the Mungindi P. and A. Society carnival the C.W.A. conducted an exhibition of woollen goods, which was a big success. The…

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Manilla Show Ground

Manilla Express · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 1

The special committee appointed by the Council consisting of the Mayor (Ald. A. R. McLeod), Aldermen J. D. Kennedy, J…

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Sports Carnival Organised by Moree Rugby League. Scouts' Association Not Interested. (To the Editor)

North West Champion · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 2

Sir, — Referring to the mention, in your issue of 28th inst., to the proposed visit of Jimmy Carlton to moree this…

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[?]Arlton and [?]Posed Boy Carnival. [?]Gue's Action [?]Icised. [?]Editor)

North West Champion · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 5

[?]permit me a little [?] columns to give [?]nation in connected visit of Jimmy…

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White Wheats Barrier Removed World Grain Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 2

Mr. V. L. Pilditch has received the following communication from the Secretary of the New South Wales branch of the Australian National…

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