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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

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Royal Sheep Show

Manilla Express · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 5

The annual Royal Sheep Show opened in Sydney on Wednesday. A number of Manilla district residents are in Sydney for the…

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Sheep Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 2

Many country visitors attended the Sheep Show in Sydney last week. A popular and convincing win was Messrs. G. H. Bowhay and Son's…

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Show Ball Donations

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 June 1936 · page 5

In connection with the Show Ball it is desired to thank the following persons who donated gifts in kind, which materially…

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Wheat Crops In Fair Condition Increased Acreage

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 June 1936 · page 1

Despite the generally adverse seasonal conditions, Narrabri's extensive wheat belt is once again coated in green…

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Manilla Show Committee

Manilla Express · Friday 26 June 1936 · page 2

Mr. Ed. Nixon, Vice-President, presided at the monthly meeting of the Manilla Show Committee in the absence of the President,…

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MANILLA'S 1937 SHOW To Be Held on Friday and Saturday, March 5 and 6

Manilla Express · Friday 26 June 1936 · page 2

Manilla's 1937 Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 5th and 6th. This decision was arrived at by the Committee…

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Hockey Carnival Narrabri Defeated Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 July 1936 · page 1

When the country women's hockey carnival continued today. Forbes beat Narrabri 3 goals to 2. In the first half E. Grey netted for Narrabri…

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Methodist Spring Fair

Manilla Express · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 3

The annual Spring Fair conducted by the Methodist Church will be held on August 15. As is usual there are competitive…

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Manilla Agricultural Society Monthly Meeting

Manilla Express · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Manilla Agricultural Society was held on Saturday. The president, Mr. V. J…

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Show Committee Farewell Mr. Allnutt

Manilla Express · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 2

In moving the acceptance of the resignation of Mr. H. L. Allnutt as a member of the Manilla Show Committee at its last…

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Methodist Fair

Manilla Express · Friday 7 August 1936 · page 2

The annual Methodist Fair will be held on Saturday, August 15. As in past years sections have been provided in the schedule for…

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Will Show World France and Arms Manufacture Paris

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 7

M. Daladier Minister for Defence, addressing the Senate on the subject of a Bill to Nationalise the Arms Industry, said: "We are passing…

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Spring Fair

Manilla Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 2

For weeks past a number of children have been busy practicing for their part in the Methodist Fair which takes place on…

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New Show Committee Holds First Meeting Committee and Officers Appointed

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 6

The first meeting of the newly elected committee of Narrabri P., A. & H. Association Ltd., took place on Saturday last…

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Manilla & District News Methodist Spring Fair

Manilla Express · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 1

During the past few years the Methodist Spring Fair has been held during climatic conditions when big coats and furs were…

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Wool Section for Manilla Show

Manilla Express · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 5

The wool sub-committee of Manilla Agricultural Society has completed the schedule for their section. This will include "best…

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Manilla Show Meeting of Committee

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 August 1936 · page 2

The President, Mr. V. J. Byrnes, presided at the mouthy meeting of the show Committee. Others present included Messrs…

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Show President Complimented by the Committee

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 August 1936 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Manilla Show Committee, Mr. C. B. Dowe congratulated the President,. Mr. V. J. Byrnes, on being…

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Exhibition of Pictures

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 3

An exhibition of pictures in pencil drawings, etchings, oil paintings and water colours by the celebrated Australian artist, Mr. Douglas Pratt, was…

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Local & General Annual Scotch Fair.—

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 1

The Presbyterian Women's Guild members have been working at sewing and cooking in preparation for thier Annual Scotch Fair, which…

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