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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

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Well Prepared for Annual Show Record Display Promised

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 May 1938 · page 1

Entries in all sections for the jubilee show are well up to previous years, and several sections will tax the accommodation at the…

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George Sorlie's Revue Coy. Special Show Week Attraction

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 2 May 1938 · page 2

A brand new show, but the same well-known standard of excellence are features of the entertainment which George Sorlie is offering for Moree…

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Show Car Stands

Manilla Express · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 3

Show supporters are reminded that car stands may be booked for the 1939 show immediately following the annual general…

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Scots' Fair Opened This Afternoon

North West Champion · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 5

The annual Scots' Fair, Exhibition [?] Flowers and Cooking was officially [?]ened in the McIntosh Hall this afternoon by the Mayoress (Mrs. A.U. Ezzy)…

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Scots' Fair. Opened This Afternoon

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 5

The annual Scot"' Fair, Exhibition of Flowers and Cooking was officially opered in the McIntosh Hall this afternoon by the Mayor[?], (Mr. A. H…

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Scots' Fair Opened This Afternoon

North West Champion · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 2

The annual Scots' Fair, Exhibition of Flowers and Cooking was officially opened in the McIntosh Hall this afternoon by the Mayoress (Mrs. A. U. Ezzy)…

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Moree Show. Good Horse Entries

North West Champion · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 5

"The entries for the Show are surprisingly good in view of the season," stated Mr. A. U. Ezzy (Secretary of Moree P. and A. Society) yesterday…

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George Sorlie Popular Revue Co. Special Show Week ATTRACTION

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 3

George Sorlie's brilliant company of artists, who are so well mid favourably known all over Australia, are to make their first appearance in Moree, show…

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Triumphant Jubilee 60th Annual Show Staged on New Ground Befitting Display of District Wealth Opening Performed by Minister for Lands Blood Stock Outstanding

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 1

The Narrabri P., A. and H. Association celebrated their diamond jubilee most auspiciously yesterday and to-day by the holding of their annual display for the first time on the Society's new showground, at Dangar…

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Scots' Fair. Annual Exhibition

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 2

The annual Scots' Fair and Exhibition of Flowers and Cooking conducted on Friday night. The function was officially opened on…

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Show Traffic

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 2

During the three days of the Show one way traffic to and from the ground will be in operation. Traffic from Moree will be way of the river, the crossing…

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Mungindi Show Abandoned. Show Ball to be Held

North West Champion · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 4

Owing to the drought conditions Mungindi Shew has been abandoned. The Show Ball, however, will be held on Monday, 23rd May. Should the season…

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Presbyterian Fete. Flower Show, Work Display, and Baby Show

North West Champion · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 3

The annual exhibition, arranged by the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild in aid of St. Andrew's Church, was opened in the McIntosh Hall last…

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Miracle Man at the Show

North West Champion · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 2

Direct from the Sydney Royal Show comes Chandu the great magician and miracle man of India, who will definitely perform the famous Indian rope…

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The Show. Stage All Set

North West Champion · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 4

The stage is all set for the annual Moree Show, which will commence on Wednesday and continue on Thursday and Friday…

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Jubilee Show Further Awards Fine Arts

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 2

Open class, original oil paintings, Landscape, Mrs. A. Dick. Open class original paintings, any subject, Mrs. Heagncy…

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At the Moree Show. Long and Short Honeymoon Couple

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 2

The Giant and his Midget Bride, who are appearing together at the Moree Show, are undoubtedly the world's strongest married couple. The…

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Smoke Social Showground Praised by Visitors Donations Promised for Next Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 1

The P., A. and H. Association was freely congratulated by many speakers at the Smoke Social last Wednesday night…

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Narrabri Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 2

Manilla sucesses at Narrabri Show last week included: First and champion shorthorn cow, A. L. Fletcher; Shorthorn heifer,…

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George Sorlie's Bright Musical and Dancing Show

North West Champion · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 3

George Sorlie's No. 1 revue company opened in Moree on Monday night before an appreciative audience…

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