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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 6 of 8

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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Saturday's Carnival Committees Plan Gay Scene Strong Public Support Promised

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 1

Working with unequalled enthusiasm, the several committees associated with stalls for next Saturday's carnival are…

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Carnival Sidelights

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 1

"Popeye" was a fearsome sight with his bulbous red rose and 20-gallon trousers. One stall secretary was a…

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£2000 in Sight Carnival Day Result Splendid Public Response

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 1

With almost £2000 in sight, the result of Narrabri's first patriotic day reveals that the public are ready to give to the…

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Royal Show Secretary

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 4

Colonel G. C. Somerville has been released from his duties as secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society to assist in the…

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Manilla Success at Scone Poultry Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 2

Mr. Mather, Manila's popular station master, is also an enthusiastic breeder of white leghorns, and at the Scone Poultry Club's…

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Carnival Sidelights

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 6

Mr. and Mra. Kidd, of Narrabri Post Office, were generous donors of is towards the Diggers' Stall. The Diggers' miniature Bowls…

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P. & C. MEETING Schools Carnival For Narrabri Staff Shortage

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Narrabri P. & C. Association on Friday night, further arrangements were made in connection with the [?] as per Graysca Athi[?]s…

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Manilla & District News Show Committee

Manilla Express · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Show Committee was held last Saturday when the President, Mr. V. J. Byrnes, presided…

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Novelty Carnival

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 1

As announced elsewhere in this Issue, a novelty carnival will be held in the Carah Hall and grounds on Saturday. July 27, the proceeds being in aid of…

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Items of Interest. Boggabri Show Abandoned

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

At the meeting of the committee of the Boggabri P., A. and H. Asociation held last week it was decided to abandno the 1940 show set down to be held…

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Boggabri Show Abandoned

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 July 1940 · page 1

It has been decided to abandon the 1940 Boggabri Show set down for September 4 and 5. The president, Mr. J. A. Laird, urged…

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Grand Sports Carnival. Social & Cabaret

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

Saturday, August 10, promises to be an outstanding sporting day in the history of Moree, as on that day numerous championships…

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Business Men's Patriotic Association. Carnival Day. Popular Girl Competition

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 1

It was decided at a meeting of Moree Business Men's Patriotic Association on Monday night that, in view of the interest displayed, the Popular Girl…

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Fernhill Bulls for Brisbane Exhibition

Manilla Express · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 2

Five yearling Hereford bulls from Mr. C. W. Coote's. Fernhill stud were trucked to Brisbane Exhibition to-day, and will be…

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Passing Comments Is Manilla Receiving a Fair Deal?

Manilla Express · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 2

A deputation from the Municipal Council will wait on the Deputy Premier, Col. Bruxner, when he visits Manilla on…

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Sports Carnival. Popular Girl Competition

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 1

Next Saturday will bring to a successful conclusion the efforts of the Moree Business Men's Patriotic Association in connection with the sports carnival and…

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Saturday's Carnival. Stage All Set

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 1

With all details completed the stars is set for what pr[?] to be the most embitious patriotic effort in Moree's history when on Saturday the Business…

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Lovely Creations Displayed in Fashion Show. the Life of "Three Smart Girls,"

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

"Glamour comes to town" could easily be the title of the brilliant mannequin play, "A Day in the Life of Three Smart Girls," which was…

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Show Society Officers Elected

North West Champion · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 5

The annual meeting of Moree P. and A. Society was held at the secretary's office on Thursday night. The President (Mr. Alf…

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