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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Coonamble--and Its Show

Manilla Express · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 2

In company with Mr. Angus Fletcher we visited Coonamble this week and attended the show. Mr. Fletcher judged the cattle…

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Scot' Fair Ofne Exhibition of Flowers & Cooking

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1937 · page 1

The annual Scots' Fairf and Exhibition of Flowers and Cooking, organised by the Presbyterian Ladles' Guild, was held in the McIntosh Memorial Hall on…

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Scots' Fair. Official Opening. Attractive Displays

North West Champion · Monday 10 May 1937 · page 1

The official opening of the Scots' Fair, which was held in the McIntosh Hall by the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild, commencing…

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1938 Royal Easter Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 4

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society decided that whilst the Royal Easter Show and 150th Anniversary Exhibition…

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Moree P. & A. Society. Show Profits—£997/17/10

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 4

A comparative statement of receipts and expenditure in collection with the recent show, submitted at the monthly meeting of the More P. and…

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£977 Profit. Excellent Result of Moree Show. Committee Meeting

North West Champion · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 1

A statement of receipts and expenditure in connection with the recent Moree show, submitted at the monthly meeting of the P. and…

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Moree Police. Splendid Work in Show Week

North West Champion · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 5

Moree police, under Sergeant Robson, performed meritorious service during the hectic period of the Moree Show, and many compliments have…

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1938 Show Dates

Manilla Express · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 2

At the Show Committee meeting held on Saturday night it was decided to hold the 1938 show on Friday and Saturday, March…

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Annual Show Committee Formed

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 May 1937 · page 2

A representative gathering of ladles attended a meeting held in the show office on Thursday afternoon to discuss details in…

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Manilla Show Committee

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 2

The monthly meeting of then Manilla show committee was held on Saturday last when the President, Mr. V. J.Byrnes, presided…

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Cattle Judging at Show

Manilla Express · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 2

At the last Show Committee meeting Mr. H. V. Dowe promised to donate a cup valued at £330 for the winner of the…

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Royal Show Winning Essay Open to Pupils in Secondary Schools up to Leaving Certificate standard--900 words

Manilla Express · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 4

In forming one of the vast numbers that thronged the Show, my object was to see as much as I possibly could of the wonderful…

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Show Profits

Manilla Express · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 2

Presenting his report as auditor of Tamworth Agricultural Society Mr. G. F. B. Grill, of Manilla, stated that the total profits…

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Improving Pavilion Classes at Show

Manilla Express · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 2

At the last meeting of the show Committee Mr. D. M. Mackenzie suggested that something should be done to improve the pavilion…

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MANILLA & District News 42nd Sheepbreeders' Show

Manilla Express · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 1

Very satisfactory entries have been received for the 42nd Annual Sheep Show conducted by the New South Wales…

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Alleged Breaking and Entering At Manilla Show Booth

Manilla Express · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 2

At Tamworth Quarter Sessions yesterday, before his Honor Judge Clancy, Joseph Thomas Moore was found not guilty on…

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150th Anniversary Historical Exhibition An Appeal for Exhibits

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 June 1937 · page 3

The Minister in Charge of Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebrations, Mr. J. M. Dunningham, has made a special appeal for public co-operation…

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Flans for U.S. Car Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 3

Plans are now being made for the American National Automobile Show to be held in New York from October 27 to November 3…

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Sydney Sheep Show

Manilla Express · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 2

At Sydney sheep show, which opened on Wednesday, Mr. W. L. P. Richardson of "Bereen" was a successful exhibitor. He won…

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Alteration of 1938 Show Dates

Manilla Express · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 2

The Manilla 1938 show will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19. The show has been put back a week in view of…

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