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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

153 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 8

Walgett Show

North West Champion · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

The secretary of the Walgett P. A. and H. Association, Mr. S. B. Leonard, informs us that the patriotic eighth annual show of that…

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Bank Officers' Swimming Carnival

North West Champion · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 1

Bank officers and their friends assembled in force at the Moree Artesian Baths on Tuesday and Thursday of last week for the…

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Passing Comments Manilla Show:--

Manilla Express · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 2

Much interest is being shown in the forthcoming Manilla 10th annual show, and the prospects for a very successful show are…

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An Appeal For the Success of Manilla Show on March 25 and 26

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 2

The President of Manilla Show, Mr. V. J. Byrnes, launches an appeal through this paper to the people of Manilla district to…

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Manilla Show:--

Manilla Express · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 2

The appeal by the President of the Manilla Show, Mr. V. J. Byrnes, which appeared in last issue, should be seriously taken…

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The Motorists' Corner "Carbon'' Appointed Royal Empire Show Commentator)

Manilla Express · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 4

Show Memories:-- The Royal Empire Show from 7th to 15th April will be outstanding in many respects, chief…

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MANILLA'S 10th SHOW Next Tuesday and

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 2

Manilla's Tenth Annual Show will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday. The secretary, Mr. Grill, reports that entries are…

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Annual Scots' Fair. Exhibition of Flowers and Cooking

North West Champion · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 2

The annual Scots' Fair and Exhibition of Flowers and Cooking, to be held in the Moree Memorial Hall on Friday, May 2 next…

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Handicraft Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 1

The Country Women's Association are holding a handicraft exhibition at the rest room on Saturday afternoon next, when handicraft work will be…

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Manilla Show Meeting

Manilla Express · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 2

At the meeting of the Committee, held last Saturday, several matters were dealt with concerning the show, which will be…

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Show Attractions George Sorlie's Revue Co

Manilla Express · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 1

For many consecutive years George Sorlie has brought his musical and comedy shows to the country towns of Australia, and…

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Note to Cooking Exhibitors at the Show

Manilla Express · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 2

Exhibitors in the cooking section at the show are asked to take note of the following. In the schedule two classes are under…

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Manilla Show Tuesday and Wednesday Next Everything in Readiness for the Big Event

Manilla Express · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 2

It's the first time for many years that seasonal prospects have been so good at show time,'' said the secretary Of Manilla…

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Annual Scots' Fair

North West Champion · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 1

The annual Scots* Fair, to be held on Friday, May 2, will take place in the McIntosh Hall land not in the Moree Memorial Hall, as previously…

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The Show a Successful Exhibition

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 2

The stage is set for Manilla's tenth show, which opens at the show ground this morning. A couple of glorious early…

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Palais Programme for Show Nights

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 2

Two big pictures have been obtained by the Palais for show nights, and there will be a change of programme each night. On…

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The Gaiety Fair To-morrow Night. To Assist A.I.F. Comforts Fund

North West Champion · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 1

At the meeting of the Moree Business Men's Patriotic Association held last Monday night, all details for the Gaiety Fair to be…

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The Show Has Patriotic Touch Manilla District's Productivity Visitors Impressed Vox Populi: "A Good Show"' Carry On !

Manilla Express · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 2

That was the theme of Col. Harnett's address at the opening of Manilla's tenth annual show on Wednesday. Col. Harnett is the…

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Another Success "The Gaiety Fair."

North West Champion · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 1

"The Gaiety Fair," held in the Moree Memorial Hall on Friday night under the auspices of the Moree Business Men's Patriotic…

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Carnival Preparations Judges Appointed Sheep Drive Organised

The North Western Courier · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 2

The committee of the Narrabri P., A. & H. Association, at a meeting on Saturday appointed judges for the various sections…

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