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Shows & fairs, 1940

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Good Show Entries

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 1

Entries for the show closed on Eaturday last and the secretary reports a good muster of entries in practically all sections. In the…

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A Good Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

What plenty of water and a little energy can do has been proved by Mr. William Carlyon. On a block of land on the corner…

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"Show of Stars" Revue

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 4

Ventriloquism, tap dancing, juggling, singing, contortionist feats, unique and delightful paper act amazing sleight, of hand…

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Show Entries Reviewed

Manilla Express · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

In just one week's time the 1940 Manilla Show will be in full swing and the usual successful show is assured so far as entries…

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Notes From the Show Committee Meeting

Manilla Express · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Show Committee, on Saturday, notice was received, that Saturday the second day of the show…

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Moree P. & A. Society. Diamond Jubilee Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 1

The Moree P. and, A. Sociely's Diamond Jubilee Show will be held on the Snowbound on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. April 17, 18 and 19…

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Show Holidays

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 2

All shops and other business centres in Manilla will close at 12 noon on Friday and Saturday next, show days. In regard to…

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Manilla Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 2

The 1940 Manilla Show to be held on Friday and Saturday of this week will be officially opened by the Minister for Works and…

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Show Entertainments

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 2

A feature of the entertainment offered to residents and visitors to the town over the show will be the pictures at the Palais Theatre…

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Pictures for Show Nights First Show Night only. --

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 3

One of the gayest, grandest comedies ever to be screened ''The Amazing Mr. Williams," starring that madcap lass, Joan…

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Points About the Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 1

(1) Traffic arrangements will be the same as in previous years. Cars will proceed down Court Street turning left into Namoi…

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Car Stands for the Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 2

Car stands for the show are still available but those requiring them are advised to secure one early, at the secretary's office,…

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Passes for Entrance to the Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 2

Show members are reminded that children's passes for member's children under 14 years can be had on application at the…

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Tennis Exhibition

Manilla Express · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 2

Splendid support is forthcoming for the visit of the State's foremost tennis players next week. It is hoped that every inch…

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Barraba Show

Manilla Express · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 2

The President of Manilla Show, Mr. V. J. Byrnes, represented Manilla Society at Barraba Show on Wednesday. The show was…

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Show Entertainments

Manilla Express · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 2

Smoke social at Imperial Hotel, Friday night. "The Amazing Mr. Williams" and excellent support at the…

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Passing Comments The Show.--

Manilla Express · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 2

Interviewed to-day, Mr. V. J. Byrnes, the Society 's popular president, in a final word, expressed confidence at the success of the…

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What the Show Offers

Manilla Express · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 2

The stage is set to-day for an exceptionally good show. As anticipated in our last issue the, 2.500 mark has been exceeded in…

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Bowls Week-end Play Players Back From Carnival

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 1

The eight members who participated in Country Bowls Week have all returned. Each player thoroughly enjoyed the…

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Diggers Show the Way £50 Invested in War Loan

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 2

At the suggestion of the President, Mr. R. L. Manning, Narrabri Diggers at their usual monthly meeting on Friday…

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