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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

152 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 4 of 8

Ambulance Attention At The Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 1

The Ambulance Superintendent (Mr. H. J. Sims) is making adequate arrangements for the attention of any persons who may suffer injury…

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Jubilee Show Ball. Thursday, April 18

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 4

The Show Ball this year, the diamond jubilee of the Moree P. and A. Society, will be held in the Moree Memorial Hall on Thursday, April 18…

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Show Preparations All Sections Well Filled

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 4

The last meeting of the Show Committee prior to the Show was held last Saturday, Record entries were reported in the horse section. A…

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Passing Comments Show Wheat Exhibits. --

Manilla Express · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 2

A section at the recent Gunnedah show which attracted the attention of everybody was the wheat exhibit. This consisted of…

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Mack's International Revue. Show Week

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

Mack's huge company of fifty imported and local artists will open a five-nights season in their huge marquee theatre, situated as usual in…

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Moree Show. Record Entries in Sheep. Other Sections Satisfactory

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 1

At the meeting of the committee of the Moree P. and A. Society, held last night, the secretary stated that entries in the sheep suction showed a…

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Show Triumphs Over Dry Spell Fine Horse Display Outstanding Exhibits of Women's Handicraft Judges' Comments on Stock Exhibited

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 1

In fine, but slightly sultry conditions, the Narrabri P., A. & H. Association invited the public to visit the 1940 display of…

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Carnival Day

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 1

The committee of the business houses in connection with the Red Cress Carnival to be held on May 3, arc receiving very good support regarding…

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Weight Guessing—Narrabri Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 2

The cold dressed weight of the fat lamb donated by Mr. Stan. Carberry for the first day's competition was 37¾ lbs. No one guessed the exact…

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Moree Show. Commences on

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 1

The Moree Diamond Jubilee Show will open on Wednesday next and promises to be a bright and entertaining exhibition…

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Show Committee

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 2

Nominations for the fortyfive seats on the Show Committee for 1940-41 are being called and will close on Saturday week, April…

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Moree Diamond Jubilee Show Opening Day Splendid Exhibits. Excellent Displays

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 2

The Showground with its rich [?] of green rendered possible by the recent rains brilliant sunshine and ideal weather, made a grand setting…

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Moree's Diamond Jubilee Show Splendid Exhibition Fairly Keen Competition

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 2

Favored with perfect weather right throughout, splendid competition in the ring events, extra large entries in the sheep section, and fairly good…

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Scots' Fair Exhibition of Cooking and Flowers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 5

As previously announced the annual Scots' Fair and Exhibition of Cooking and Flowers, under the allspices of the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild, will be heir…

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Red Cross Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

With the Moree Red Cross Society's carnival for the Lady Gowrie appeal coming closer—it will be held to-morrow week—the various committees are…

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Tennis Exhibition Splendid Attendance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 3

About 300 spectators witnessed a very interesting tennis exhibitions given on the Moree Lawn Tennis Clubs courts on Saturday afternoon last by John…

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Shearing Show Sheep

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 5

It is reported that the Inverell P. and A. Society has decided to fall into line with other Now England show societies and stipulate that in future show sheep…

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Carnival Planned for District Appeal Public Meeting Appoints Strong Committee

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

At a well attended public meeting held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night, it was decided to organise an appeal for funds…

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Scots' Fair. Exhibition of Cooking and Flowers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 1

The annual Scots' Fair and Exhibition of Cooking and Flowers, under the auspices of the Presbyterian Ladies Guild, will be held in the McIntosh…

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MANILLA & District News Manilla Show President's Ninth Annual Report

Manilla Express · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

Ladies and Gentlemen, The ninth annual show has been completed anl I have pleasure in presenting my report, not…

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