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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Big Programme For Bushmen's Carnival Committee Discuss Details

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 1

Preliminary plans for the proposed Bushmen's Carnival were aiseussen by a special special Soldiers and Citizens committee last week…

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Methodist Spring Fair

Manilla Express · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 3

The annual Methodist Spring Fair will be held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday, August 21. As usual the schedule provides…

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Unfair Show Sheep Shearing Methods

Manilla Express · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 1

At the recent Sydney Sheep Show a discussion centred around what was described by the President as "unfair shearing of show…

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Show Ball a Brilliant Success

Manilla Express · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 2

The patronage accorded the annual Show Ball, which was held at the Memorial Hall on Tuesday night, was excellent, it…

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Plans for the Future Discussed at Annual Show Meeting New Committee Appointed Presentation of Officers' Reports

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 2

Only 32 nominations for the P., A. & H. Association committee of 48 received at the annual meeting of the Association, held in the Show Office, on Saturday. There were 25 members present…

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Methodist Spring Fair

Manilla Express · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 2

The annual Methodist Spring Fair will be held on Saturday week, August 21. The schedule provides for an excellent variety…

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Abandoned! Bushmen's Carnival Diggers Form Race Club

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 5

Although untoward and unexpected difficulties have arisen to prevent the local returned soldiers from…

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Methodist Fair

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 2

At the evening session at the Methodist Fair on Saturday next "A Pageant of Other Lands" will be a programme of great…

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New Show Room

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 2

The foundations for the new show room to be erected in Balo Street, opposite the Capitol Theatre for Messrs. Crane and Co., Ltd., have been commenced…

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School Athletics. Keller Cup Carnival

North West Champion · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 8

Moree School competed for the Keller Cup at Gunnedah last Saturday, the cup being won by Gunnedah. Moree team was fourth with 21 points…

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Baby Show Suggested by Miss Grant To Finance Hospital Auxiliary Activities

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 1

Several suggestions were made by Miss C. Grant at the, meeting of the Hospital Auxiliary last Wednesday, concerning ways and…

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Gwydir Motors Show Room

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 2

Extensive alterations and renovations are being made to the show room at Gwydir Motors. When completed the com will present a most attractive…

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Wool For Show Purposes

Manilla Express · Tuesday 31 August 1937 · page 2

The wool committee of the Know Society has revised the wool section and considerably improved it and their aim is to make it…

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The Flower Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 September 1937 · page 4

The C.W.A. ladies sponsoring the forthcoming flower show anticipate that the event will be a great success…

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Warwick Turf Club. Annual Cup Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 3

The Warwick Turf Club will hold its annual Cup Carnival on Wednesday and Thursday, October 13 and 14 next. The programme is a most liberal one, with…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 2

Mr. McMahon of Tamworth, who has accepted the invitation of the Presbyterian Women's Guild to judge the flowers at the…

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District Conditions Fair Growth of Feed Stock Inspector's Report

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 September 1937 · page 3

At present pastoral conditions arc very satisfactory in the district and, if further rains are received conditions should be particularly…

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Air Raid Narrabri to be Bombed Exhibition of Night Flying

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 September 1937 · page 1

To-morrow evening at 7.45 p.m. Narrubri will be "bombed" from the air. Two planes, equipped with night lights will participate…

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Schedule Revised for 1938 SHOW Reports Received From Committees

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 September 1937 · page 1

Reports from a number of sub-committees of the P., A. and H. Association recommending alterations to the prize s[?]…

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Beautiful Blooms at Methodist Flower Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 1

A display a lovely blooms completely transformed the interior of the Town Hall into a riot of color yesterday afternoon…

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