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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

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Of Local Interest Manilla Show.--

Manilla Express · Tuesday 9 January 1940 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Manilla Agricultural Society a letter was received from the Manilla Business Men's Asosciation…

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Moree P. & A. Society. Monthly Meeting. Forthcoming Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Committee of the Moree P. and A. Society held at the showground on Thursday afternoon, the schedule used…

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Only Six Weeks Away Manilla's 9th Annual Show

Manilla Express · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 2

A special trophy valued at 106 will be given for the best pair of hand knitted sox in four ply wool suitable for Militia at Manilla's…

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BOWLS Carnival Next Week-end

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 1

The Bowling Club is holding a Paris Trophy competition next Sunday and on Monday a rink competition for a trophy…

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Sale of Show Privileges

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 2

The publican's booth, and soft drink booth privileges for next Manilla show will be sold at the Secretary's office (Mr. G. F. B…

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Manilla's Ninth Annual Show March 1 and 2

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 2

"I feel confident that we can make the 1940 show a great success", said President V. J. Byrnes to members of the show commit…

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Show Entries

Manilla Express · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

Entries are now starting to come in, and all are asked to look through the schedule and see if there is not just one more entry…

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1940 Manilla Show Privileges

Manilla Express · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

As advertised in to-day's issue of the "Express" the booth rights in connection with this year's show are to be separately…

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BOWLS Anniversary Holiday Carnival Kimmorley and Weatherall Win Trophy

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 1

The two days Bowling Carnival commenced yesterday. Though the weather was warm the players were fortunate that…

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Manilla Show Committee Support Night Trotting in N.s.w

Manilla Express · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 2

The Manilla Show Committee at its last meeting decided to cooperate with the Trotting League of N.S.W. in its endeavour to…

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1940 Manilla Show Privileges

Manilla Express · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 2

The publican's and soft drink booths privileges at the 1940 Manilla Show were sold by auction on Saturday last. The Show…

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Show Entries a Patriotic Call

Manilla Express · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 1

The closing dates for the show entries is Friday, February 17th. Mr. Menzies says Australia is going to make her contribution to…

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Show of Stars

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 1

At the Town Hall next Saturday night "Popeye" and his big show of stars will present an excellent performance…

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Show Entries Close Friday, February 17th

Manilla Express · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

The recent rains will prove of great benefit to the District and this benefit will no doubt he re-ected in the show entries. All…

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Camp Drafting AT R.A. SHOW

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 1

Competitors selected for the inter-State camp drafting contest at the Royal Easter Show were announced on Friday last…

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How to Help the Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

If you want to help your local show -- and the show is a very worthy activity -- the best way to do it is by entering as many…

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Show Entries Close Saturday, 17th February

Manilla Express · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

The secretary reports that entries are now coming in freely and the prospects for the Show are good. Intending exhibitors…

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Show Holiday

Manilla Express · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

The following postal arrangements will apply for Saturday, March 2, the second day of Manilla Show when the district offices…

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Show Judges

Manilla Express · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

The success of a show largely depends upon the impartiality and capability of the judges. The committee of the Manilla Show…

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Moree P.& A. Society Show Dates Adhered to

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of the Moree P.and A. Society on Thursday night members considered a suggestion that the show…

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