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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

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"Never in Better State." N.S.W. Rail Journeys Show 49 Per Cent. Increase

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 2

"The railways of N.S.W. were never in better condition than to-day," said the Minister for Transport, (Mr. Bruxner) in an interview…

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MANILLA'S 1941 SHOW Committee Unanimously Decides That It Be Held

Manilla Express · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 2

It was the general opinion of a largely attended show committee meeting held on Saturday last that the 1941 show should be…

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Show Notes

Manilla Express · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 2

There was a very large attendance of members at the adjourned meeting of the Manilla Show Committee held last Saturday,…

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Sports Carnival. Monday, October 28. Variety Entertainment on Wednesday Night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 21 October 1940 · page 1

Twenty equestrian events have been included in the programme for the sports carnival to be held on Monday, October 23, and large entries are assured…

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Sports Carnival. Monday, October 28. All Arrangements Completed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 1

All that is now required for Moree to witness one of the most outstanding efforts of recent years is fine weather at the week-end, when the sports…

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Variety Show. Bright Entertainment. Splendid Success

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 1

The variety show, organised by the Moree and District Musical and Dramatic Society and held in the Moree Memorial Hall last night in aid of the…

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Children's Art Display Exhibition at High School Work of Empire Students

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 November 1940 · page 1

A display of types of art by children attending schools in various parts of the Empire, collected by the ex-Director of…

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Show Plans for 1941 Committee Budgets for Savings of £185

Manilla Express · Tuesday 12 November 1940 · page 3

The special sub-committee appointed to investigate every possible way to retrench expenditure on the 1941 show, submitted its…

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Manilla Show Notes

Manilla Express · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Manilla Show Committee was held oh Saturday when there were Present: The president, Mr…

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Exhibition of Seized Weapons

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 November 1940 · page 1

Sixty-Four razor-sharp Japanese and Chinese swords found in the suburban home of a German, form part of the National Security Exhibition…

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Fine Exhibition School Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 December 1940 · page 1

The excellent standard of work displayed in an exhibition by the pupils of Narrabri public School, opened on Wednesday by…

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R.c. Fair. Successful Function

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 1

There were good attendances at the R.C. Fair held in the school hall on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, the proceeds from which are to be divided…

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The Show Schedule

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 December 1940 · page 2

The 1941 Manilla show schedule is now available and may be procured at the Secretary's (Mr. G. F. Grill) office by anyone…

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