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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 5 of 8

Municipal Matters Maitland Street For Carnival Severe Radio Interference

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 2

Approval has been given by the Municipal Council to closing the section of Maitland street between W. Foxe & Co's store and…

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Show Reviewed Committee Consider Recommendation Planning For 1941

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 2

Expressing gratification at the interest displayed by members at the first meeting of the committee since the show, the chairman…

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Carnival Plans Committee Molds First Meeting June 7 & 8 Selected Dates

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 1

Plans for the Patriotic Day appeal were formulated at a meeting of the recently appointed committee, held in the Town Hall…

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Mungindi Show. Successful Exhibition

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 3

The Mungindi Show was held on Thursday and Friday last and proved to be a most successful exhibition, the entries and attendances being most…

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Moree En Fete Red Cross Carnival Attracts Big Crowd Fun for the Multitude

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 1

Moree was en fete on Friday when the Red Cross Society held its carnival in aid of the Lady Cowrie appeal for funds to provide comforts for the troops who have volunttered for active service. Gay stalls, confetti, laughter and merriment were the order of the…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 2

The annual autumn flower show conducted by the Presbyterian Women's Guild will be held next Saturday in the…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Manilla Express · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 2

The Presbyterian Flower Show will be held on Saturday at which it is expected there will be a glorious exhibit of autumn…

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Scots' Fair Exhibition of Cooking and Flowers. Splendid Display

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 3

A gorgeous display of flowers, especially roses, chrysanthmums and zinnias and large and excellent exhibits in the cooking, were the main features of the…

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Carnival Notes Many Entertainments Planned

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 1

The several committees organised to conduct stalls at the Carnival on June 8 are now engaged in deviling ways and means…

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Autumn Flower Show Splendid Display of Blooms

Manilla Express · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 2

The annual autumn flower show conducted by the Presbyterian Women's Guild was held in the Memorial Hall on…

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MR. V. J. BYRNES Show President for 10th Successive Term

Manilla Express · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 2

Mr. V. J. Byrnes was unanimously re- elected president of Manilla Agricultural Society for the tenth successive term at the…

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Carnival Notes Sports Stall Efforts

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 1

Empire Day celebration next Friday Night. A Scavanger Hunt (on foot) will start from the Club House Hotel Corner at 7.30 p.m. will be part…

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Show Profits £526 MOREE P. & a Society

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 3

Despite the fact that the cattle section had to be cut out owing to adverse seasonal conditions, that the alterations in the train service interfered…

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Show Ball Abandoned Committee's Drive for £100

Manilla Express · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

It was definitely decided at the Show Committee meeting on Saturday not to hold a ball in aid of funds this year but instead to…

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Notes From the Show Meeting

Manilla Express · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 1

Tribute was paid to Mr. C. B. Dowe for his excellent effort in conducting such successful weight guessing competitions at…

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Annual Show Meeting Marked by a Note of Confidence

Manilla Express · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

There was a splendid attendance of committeemen and members at the annual meeting of the Manilla Agricultural Society held…

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Carnival Notes

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

Organisers of the Agents' Stall, for the Patriotic Carnival, arc arranging afternoon tea in the Club House Hotel Garage next Saturday afternoon…

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Carnival Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 2

The Ping Pong Tournament conducted by the Sports Committee at the Diggers' Hall on Monday evening last, when there was a crowded house…

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Carnival Notes

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 4

Mr. Claude Hunt, of North Nowley, has made a fine contribution to the Country Stall for Carnival Day, his donation being four Border…

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Carnival Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

The gypsies are having a big auction sale of household effects at 3 o'clock at their jumble stall outside the Club House Hotel…

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