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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

229 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 10 of 12

"Spring Carnival" Series. New Chevrolets Strike Latest Fashion Note

North West Champion · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 4

Considerable interest has been aroused by the announcement of the new "Spring Carnival" Series of the popular 1939 Chevrolet. These…

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Methodist Fair

Manilla Express · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 3

At the Methodist Fair, which is being held on Saturday next August 19, there will be special making competitions for which…

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Deferred Election of Show Officials Resident's Recommendation Endorsed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 1

At the suggestion of the retiring president, who moved a motion from the chair, the appointment of some office-bearers…

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Flower Show

Manilla Express · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 3

In some of the Manilla gardens there are very nice pansies, iceland poppies, marigolds and sweet peas and a variety of…

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Air Pageant Attracts Large Crowd Fine Exhibition of Flying

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 1

In perfect weather, and in conditions which made flying delightful both to pilots and spectators, the Narrabri Aero Club…

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Australian Broadcast to U.S. World's Fair Mr Menzies Stresses Goodwill

North West Champion · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 1

To celebrate "Australia Day" at the New York World's fair, America heard a special broadcast from Australia. The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) shown at the microphone during his talk to New York from Melbourne. Ho began his message, "As Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia,…

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Mannequins On Parade. Many New Styles at Fashion Display. Lovely Girls Show Off Latest Models

North West Champion · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 1

A galaxy of beautiful girls in beautiful frocks gracefully decorated the stage in the Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon, when the Frock Shop staged a most attractive fashion parade…

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Annual Methodist Fair Splendid Success

Manilla Express · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 2

The annual Methodist Fair held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday last was an outstanding success both socially and…

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Council Prohibits Load Speakers From Moving Cars "Infra Dig to Moree" Says Mayor Ezzy. Alderman Brown Complains About Sleeping Children. Sequel to Far-west Show Advertising

North West Champion · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 6

Owing to an excessive noise haying been made by a loud-speaker used from a motor car "boosting" the Far-West Concert in Moree on Monday evening last the Moree Municipal Council has decided to prohibit…

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At the Capitol Theatre. "Show Boat."

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 1

The spectacular picture, "Show I Boat," will be repeated at the Capitol Theatre to-night (Thursday) —bargain night. The picture had a long…

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"Show Boat" Again To-Night At Capitol

North West Champion · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 1

Everyone who saw "Show Boat" at the Capitol Theatre last night was loud in praise of that great film which has smashed box-office records wherever screened. It will be starred again to-night…

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Show News

Manilla Express · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 2

The committee will meet on September 16 at the Mechanics' Institute and all members are asked to be present…

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Boggabri Show

Manilla Express · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 2

The tenth annual Boggabri Show was held on Wednesday and Thursday. Record entries were received in the horse, cattle…

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Next Year's Royal Show

Manilla Express · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 1

The Secretary of the Royal Show informs us that the schedule for the 1940 Show now in the hands of the printers, will give…

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English Fair Outstanding Success

North West Champion · Monday 11 September 1939 · page 4

Considerable interest was displayed in the "Olde English Fayre," organised by the Moree Church of England Women's…

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Wheat Conditions Crops Effected by Frosts District Yields Likely To Be Fair

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 3

In the survey of the crop position at 19th July, it was pointed out that many early stands had reached a very advanced stage…

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Show Judges. P. & A. Society

North West Champion · Monday 18 September 1939 · page 2

Judges for the various sections at the 1940 Show were nominated at a meeting of the Moree P. and A. Society committee at the…

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Moree P.& A. Society Arrangements for 1910 Show. Judges Nominated

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 September 1939 · page 2

At the meeting of the committee of the Moree P. and A. Society, which was held at the Showground on Thursday afternoon last, the Judges of the…

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Show Ball Profits

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 2

The net profits of the Show ball and street stall conducted in aid of the Manilla Agricultural Society was £7220…

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Methodist Fair Fine Musical Programme Large Crowd Attends Function

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 1

After many weeks of hard work and organising the Methodist Spring Fair and Flower Show was held in the Town Hall…

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