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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

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The Show

Manilla Express · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

Although the drought conditions still prevail the Committee finds that the only sections really affected are the Horticulture and…

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An Historical Review and Exhibition

Manilla Express · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

The most striking and unusual feature of Music Week Festival will be the Historical Pageant and Exhibition at Farmer's…

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MANILLA & District News Mack's Vaudeville Opens Friday Show Week Spectacular Show

Manilla Express · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 1

The Brisbane " Telegraph'' said of Mack's when they opened a five-weeks' season there recently: A packed house on Saturday…

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Scots' Fair. Exhibition of Cooking and Flowers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 6

The annual Scots Fair and Exhibition of Flowers and Cocking, held under the auspices of the Presbyter as Ladies Guild a function which grows…

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Swimming Carnival

North West Champion · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 3

Held on Saturday night, the Swimming carnival, conducted by the Moree Amateur Swimming Club, attracted swimmers from Inverell, Brisbane,…

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Bowls Carnival. Rink Competition to Inverell

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 4

The Moree Bowling Club's carnival in connection with celebrations week commenced on Friday with a rink competition. Eight [?] had entered, but…

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Plans Accepted New Hospital Carnival In September

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 1

The Narrabri Hospital Board on Wednesday night accepted the plans of the new hospital, deciding to forward them to the…

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SATISFACTORY Progress of Showground Committee Discusses Show Matters

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 2

Work on the new showground is progressing very satisfactorily and all the buildings which it is proposed to erect on the ground…

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The Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 2

It is hoped that the 1938 Show on Friday and Saturday next will be the finest exhibition yet held. If the cool weather…

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Offers £40,000 in Cause of Peace. Eighty-year-old English Woman and Anti-war Film. Wants Churches to Show "The World in Revolt."

North West Champion · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 6

An 80-year-old English woman, who does not wish hoi name to be disclosed, has offered to spend £40,000 on the showing of a peace film. She plans for…

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Show President's Farewell Message

Manilla Express · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 5

Speaking to the Show President, Mr. V. J. Byrnes just before his departure on holidays, he expressed himself, to a…

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Manilla's Seventh Show Upholds a Good Reputation Outstanding Stock on View High Grade Cottle Exhibits Sheep Reach Standard of Excellence Record Poultry Display Nice-looking Ring Horses Fifty-two Wool Exhibits Agents Make Fine Display with Cars and Machinery. Large Attendance : Hot Weather Busy Water Service

Manilla Express · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 4

A show is a magnet-- a great magnet of unusual power. It brings together exhibitors and sightseers--land-man and…

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Rainbow Fair

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 2

As announced in our advertising columns the Methodist Rainbow Fair. Flower Show and Sale of Work will be held in the Methodist School Hall on…

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Fair Weight-lifters

North West Champion · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 1

Members of the C.W.A. Younger Set displayed considerable ability as weight- lifters at the Narrabri Town Hall recently. In order that rehearsals…

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Privileges Sold for Jubilee Show New Ground Progressing

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 2

The Secretary, Mr. Gordon Smith, advised committeemen at the P., A. & H. Association meeting on Saturday afternoon that…

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Privileges at Narrabri Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 2

The privileges in connection with the Narrabri show comparing the publicans beeths luncheen soft drinks and ice cream and fruit stand were disposed of…

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Plans for Big Car Show

North West Champion · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 1

The American Automobile Manufacturers' Association has decided to hold the National Automobile Show in November this year instead of October…

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Motor Service at the Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. is making special arrangements to serve country [?] visiting the Easier Show. The [?]tion's permanent pardon will [?] a…

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Royal Easter Show Total Entries 16,194. Outstanding Record

The North Western Courier · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 5

The entries received by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales for its forthcoming Royal Easter Show and 150th Anniversary…

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Show Prizes

Manilla Express · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 2

The Secretary of the Manilla Agricultural Society, Mr. G. F. Grill, states that cheques for prize money are now available…

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