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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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"A Very Good Show" Tribute From an Exhibitor

Manilla Express · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 2

In a letter to the show secretary, Mr. W. J. H. Treloar, successful competitor in the ring events at Manilla show, said that he…

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Fibrolite Bungalow Home Latest Ideas In Building Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 7

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the "Fibrolite" Asbestos Cement Bungalow exhibited…

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"Fibrolite" Bungalow Home Latest Ideas in Buildings. Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

North West Champion · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 6

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the "Fibrolite" Asbestos Cement Bungalow exhibited…

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"Fibrolite" Bungalow Home Latest Ideas in Building Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

Manilla Express · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 4

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the "Fibrolite" Asbestos Cement…

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Scots' Fair. Exhibition of Cooking and Flowers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 2

The annual Scots' Fair and Exhibition of Cooking and Flowers, held under the auspices of the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild, a…

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Easter Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 3

All arrangements have now been completed for the annual Easter Carnival. Six teams are competing, and play will extend over Easter Saturday, Sunday…

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Many Cattle at Show SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 1

Although light rain fell in Sydney during the morning, this did not appear to detract from the attendance at the Royal Show…

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Should Boycott Show Archbishop's Hope. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 2

The Archbishop of Sydney, Doctor Mowll, last night expressed the hope that Christian people would stay away from the. Royal Agricultural Show…

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That's Not Cricket! Shopping Out of Town. Be Fair to Your Neighbour

North West Champion · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 3

There is a reckless inconsistency about the attitude of those citizens who do their shopping outside Moree—if such an act does not deprive them of the right to the title of "citizen."…

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Sydney Show. Cattle Worth £100,000 Parade. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 2

Although light rain fell in Sydney during the morning, this fact did not appear to detract from the attendance at the Royal Show. To-day…

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Gunnedah Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

The Gunnedah Show this year promises to be a first class show. It will be held on April 18, 19 and 20th…

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The Show Committee

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

Nominations for the new show committee will soon be due, nomination day being fixed for April 29…

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Easter Show Incidents

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 2

32,000 people attended the first day of the Royal Sydney Show this year. Among those who were in the throng were people who have…

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District News PILLIGA Visitors to Royal Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 4

Visitors from Pilliga to the Royal Show this year will include:—Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Jones, of "Myall," Pilliga. Mrs. J. Miller-Williams and son Jack…

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Moree Bowling Club. Easter Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 3

The Moree Bowling Club's Carnival was held on Easter Sunday and Monday and proved to be one of the most successful ever held by the club. Ideal…

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Bowls. Moree Club's Easter Carnival

North West Champion · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 1

Favoured by beautifully fine weather, the Easter Carnival of the Moree Bowling Club was an outstanding success…

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Moree Cricket Assn. Easter Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 2

The annual cricket carnival, conducted by the Moree Cricket Association, was held on Easter Saturday. Sunday and Monday and as usual proved a…

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Cricket Association's Easter Carnival. Careunga the Winning Team

North West Champion · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 5

The Moree Cricket Association held its annual carnival last week-end in delightful weather. Well-organised by the Moree…

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Gunnedah Show

Manilla Express · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 3

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week the Gunnedah Show will be held. The ring events will be particularly…

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Flower Show

Manilla Express · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 3

The Presbyterian Flower Show will be held on Saturday, May 6. The schedule provides for a splendid variety of cut flowers…

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