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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Moree Bowling Club Voluntary Liquidation Easter Carnival

North West Champion · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Moree Bowling Association was held at the Club House on Monday night…

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Moree P. & A. Society. Show Arrangements

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 1

Further arrangements in connection with the annual show, which is to be held on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. May 3. 4 and 5. were made at a…

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Moree P. & A. Society Arrangements for Show

North West Champion · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 1

The committee of the Moree P. and A. Society met at the Secretary's office last Thursday night, when farther arrangements were…

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1939 Manilla Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 2

In four weeks time the show will be over! Yes, Friday and Saturday, 17th and 18th March, are the dates and the entries close…

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Show Holidays

Manilla Express · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 2

At the request of the Manilla Show Committee the Municipal Council has made application for a public holiday under the Banks…

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Drive for New Show Members

Manilla Express · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 2

At last meeting of the Show Committee the president, Mr. V. J. Byrnes, said that every effort was being made to secure…

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Manilla Show Friday and Saturday, March 17th and 18th

Manilla Express · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 2

Manilla's eighth annual show is only three weeks off. There was a good attendance at the committee meeting held on Saturday…

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Royal Sydney Show. Radio Exhibition

North West Champion · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 3

The Sydney Electrical and Radio Exhibition will he held this year as part of the Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show between April 1st…

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Campbell to Show Cause Perjury Alleged SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 1

[?]Campbell, a well-known solicitor and Sydney business man, appeared before the Full Court today to show cause why he should not be…

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Show Finances President's Suggestion

Manilla Express · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 2

Speaking at the monthly meeting of the Manilla Show Committee on Saturday last the President, Mr. V. J. Byrnes, drew…

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Good Show Entries

Manilla Express · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

The secretary reports that entries for the 1939 Manilla show, to be held on March 17 and 18, are coming in very well. Entries are…

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Moree Swimming Club. Saturday Nights Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 3

The Moree Swimming Club staged a most interesting carnival on Saturday night at the Olympic Basin, but unfortunately the attendance was not as…

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Swimming Carnival. Good Displays by Locals and Visitors. F. Hook Wins Championship

North West Champion · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 3

The Moree Amateur Swimming Club's annual carnival took place at the Olympic Basin last Saturday night, when some excellent…

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Show Entries are Good

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 2

Entries for the Manilla Show have come in very well and a good show is assured. The secretary would bring to…

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A Few Show Points

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 3

In connection with the forthcoming Manilla Show, the following points should be borne in mind by exhibitors and stewards:…

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Land Notes Cyclone Gates and Fences a Classification of Wheats for the Guidance of Show Societies and Exhibitions

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 3

The following classification of wheats, designed by the Department of Agriculture for the assistance of agricultural societies…

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Manilla Show Friday and Saturday of Next Week

Manilla Express · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 2

Captain the Hon. F. A. Chaffey, M.L.A., will officially open the Eighth Manilla Show on Saturday, 18th March at approximately…

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Minister to Open Show Further Improvements for Ground

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 2

At a well attended meeting of the Narrabri P., A. & H. Assn. Ltd. committee on Saturday, a letter was received from Hon…

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Show Timetable

Manilla Express · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 2

For the convenience of competitors we publish on the front page of this issue the timetable of the show…

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Sideshows at the Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 2

The sideshows will include Lance and Violet Skuthorpe's Wild West show; Taylor's riding devices, a boxing troupe; trained…

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