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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 11 of 12

MANILLA & District News Manilla Show Committee September Meeting

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 1

The September meting of the Manilla Show Committee was held last week. The president, Mr. V. J. Byrnes, presided, while…

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Methodist Fair

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 5

A display of lovely blooms and "springtime" decorations transformed the town ball into a riot of colour und provided an…

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Cattle Section for the 1940 Show

Manilla Express · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 1

The cattle sub-committee submitted its report at the September meeting of the show committee, recommending certain…

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Excellent Entries. Methodist Flower Show. Large Attendances

North West Champion · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 3

Excellent entries in all sections and large attendance at every sessions spelt success for the Moree Methodist Church rose fete and flower show, held in the Methodist Hall and officially opened by the Mayoress…

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Methodist Rose Fete Flower Show and Sale of Work

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 2

The Methodist Rose Fete. Flower Show and Sale of Work was held in the Methodist School Hall on Tuesday and Friday last and was an unqualified success from all points of view. The display of flowers was exceptionally rood, especially in the…

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Scotch Fair

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 6

It is expected the Scotch a Fir will return its promotors over £200. The effort is most creditable when it is realised the sum is collected…

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Market Day. Exhibition of Cooking and Flowers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 3

The annual Market Day and Exhibition of Cooking and Mowers, Flowers the unner the auspices of the Presbyterian Ladles' Guild will be held in the…

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Local and General Carnival Dance

North West Champion · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 2

In view of the fact that many residents took advantage of the holiday week-end to visit other centres, there was an excellent attendance at a…

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Scotch Fair Raises Substantial Sum Strong Financial Support

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 5

Records for some years were broken at the Scotch Fair on Saturday, when the Women's Guild conducted their annual…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Manilla Express · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 2

Arrangements are well in hand for the Spring Flower Show to be conducted by the Presbyterian Women's Guild the Memorial…

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Market Day. Exhibition of Cooking and Flowers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 3

The annual Market Day and Exhibition of Cooking and Flowers, under the auspices of the Presbyterian Ladies Guild, will be held in the…

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Spring Flower Show Presbyterian Fair

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 2

The annual Spring Flower Show conducted by the ladies of the Presbyterian Women's Guild was held in the Memorial Hall…

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World's Fair Official Opening Last Night

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 1

The Church of England's World Fair was opened last night in the presence of a large crowd, by the Mayor (Ald. E. P. Hogan)…

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Band Carnival. Moree Wins Nicholson Cup

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 1

Band Sunday, a festival organised by the Tamworth Municipal Band, was held at Tamworth yesterday and proved to be most successful. Seven bards…

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Manilla Show Meeting

Manilla Express · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Manilla Show Committee was held last Saturday when the President, Mr. V. J. Byrnes,…

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No Carnival for Patriotic Funds Views Expressed at Public Meeting

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 2

The proposal to hold a carnival on December 6 and 7 for the purpose of raising funds for patriotic purposes, was funds turned down at a…

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Resignation Refused Of Two Show Officials President Given Leave of Absence

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 1

Members of the Narrabri P. A., and H. Committee have refused to accept the resignation of their president, Mr. E. H…

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Farmers--Remember the 1940 Show

Manilla Express · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 2

Now is the time to select the best bushels of wheat for exhibit in the 1940 show. Manilla is noted as a wheat growing district…

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Show Ball

Manilla Express · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 2

At the Show Committee meeting on Saturday last the President said that it had been suggested to him that the Show Ball…

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Preparing for Manilla's District Eahibit at 1940 Show

Manilla Express · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 2

Speaking at the Show Committee meeting on Saturday last Mr. Ed. Nixon, who is the organiser of the District Exhibit at the…

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