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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

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Manilla Show Committee

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 1

At last meeting of Manilla Show Committee Mr. John Biekett wrote stating that he would not be able to act as a…

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Aquatic Carnival. a Splendid Success. (Contributed)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 6

The Aquatic Carnival held at the Big River on New Year's Day was attended by a large number of people and everyone enjoyed themselves. The weather…

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Swimming Carnival

Manilla Express · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 2

Manilla Swimming Club has decided to stage a swimming carnival in the near future. This information was conveyed to the…

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MANILLA & District News More and Better Wheat Crop Competitions Show the way

Manilla Express · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 1

What part have the annual crop competitions played in the advance in wheat culture and in production. In what way could…

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All Metal Frocks Lancashire Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 6

Material for all-metal frocks will appear in a display which Lancashire textile industries will exhibit at the British Industries Fair next month…

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Swimming Carnival

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 1

Arrangements have been completed for the Sydney Telephone Ladies' Amateur Swimming Club Water polo Team to visit Narrabrier the…

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Ashton Bros.' Circus. a Splendid Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 2

The appeal of the sawdust ring, the spectacular gymnastic feats, the roar of the denizens of the Jungle, the gamorous acrobatic feats and the…

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Show Society

Manilla Express · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 1

Tenders for the erection of 40 new horse stalls are called for in another section of this paper. To assist the Society in erecting this…

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Royal Easter Show, 1936 Prize Schedule, £16,000

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 2

The schedule issued by the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. for the 1936 Royal Easter Show, to be held from the 6th to 15th April next…

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Show Booth Privileges Only Publican's and Soft Drinks to be Sold on Saturday Next

Manilla Express · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 2

Manilla show booth privileges will be auctioned on Saturday next at the Secretary's office at 3 p.m. Only the Publican's and…

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Manilla Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

It is only six weeks to Manilla show and entries are already being received. Tenders for the sale of the luncheon booth and the…

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Royal Easter Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 1

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society is again following its progressive policy by providing the most attractive ring…

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Sale of Show Privileges

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 2

On Saturday the rights of the Publican's booth and the soft drinks and ice cream for the forthcoming Manilla Show were…

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MANILLA & District News Royal Show. Activities of the Royal Agricultural Society

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 1

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society at its last meeting granted their Exhibition at the Sydney University for the…

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Barraba Show Booth

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

Mr. Wally Rooke has purchased the Barraba Show Booth rights for Mrs. Hirschberg, of the Court House Hotel. The price paid was…

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Manilla Show Schedule Regulations

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 4

1. ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1936. All entries must be made on the form obtamable from the secretary, signed by Exhibitor, and any information [?]ed in thereon as directed. All entries must be lodged with the society's Secretary…

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Notice to Side-show Men

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 4

A charge of £110- (entitling person paying same to 10 feet IN ONE LOT) is made by this Society. Extra space 2- per foot. No side shows allowed under Railway Viaduct and ON NO ACCOUNT will entrance be allowed to ground until fees have been paid…

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Manilla Show

Manilla Express · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 2

The final committee meeting before the show is being held on Saturday next, when it is hoped there will be a full attendance. It…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Manilla Express · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 3

The annual Presbyterian Flower Show will be held on May 2. Already the ladies of the Women's Guild are busy organising for…

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Swimming Carnival Outstanding Success

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 1

The recently formed Narrabri Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club enjoyed a signal success with its first carnival, conducted at the…

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