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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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Rug of Show Ribbons

Manilla Express · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 2

A beautiful rug made of first and second show prize ribbons has been received for the C.W.A.'s parcel for bombed victims. It is…

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"Manbetta" Polwarths Win at Sydney Sheep Show

Manilla Express · Friday 27 June 1941 · page 2

Mr. A. E. Coote of "Manbetta'' Manilla, was the most successful exhibitor in the Polwarth section at the Sydney sheep show…

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Manilla and District News Manilla Show Committee

Manilla Express · Tuesday 1 July 1941 · page 1

The June meeting of the Manilla Show Committee was held on Saturday last. Owing to the inclement weather there was not…

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School Carnival Keen Rivalry Over 300 Children Compete

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 July 1941 · page 1

Over 300 children assembled at Collins Park yesterday to compete in tho various events for the Grayson, Gray, Stacy, Smith and…

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School Carnival Good Times Recorded

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 July 1941 · page 4

The following are the principal results in the various Cup events at the schools athletic carnival held at Collins' Park on Wednesday last:—…

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"V" for Victory Carnival Public Meeting Endorses New Patriotic Appeal Queen Competition a Feature

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 July 1941 · page 1

Plans for an extensive patriotic effort were launched at a public meeting held in the town hall, Narrabri, on Thursday…

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Fair Deal For Farmers Moratorium Urged by Mr. Scully

North West Champion · Thursday 7 August 1941 · page 1

An appeal to the Government to institute a moratorium for primary producers who, through no fault of their own, have…

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Carnival Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 1

An energetic Sports Queen committee is working enthusiastically for their candidate. A Sports Queen ball is set down for September 3, at…

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Big Carnival Dance. Saturday Night

North West Champion · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 1

The hockey girls and Magpie footballers are again holding one of their popular Carnival Dances in the Memorial Hall on Saturday night next…

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Fair Deal for Farmers Moratorium Urged by Mr. Scully

Manilla Express · Friday 15 August 1941 · page 4

An appeal to the Government to institute a moratorium for primary producers who through no fault of their own, have re…

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District Winners At Brisbane Royal Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 August 1941 · page 1

At the recent Brisbane Royal Show Wallah Pastoral Co. Pty. Ltd. was successful with an Aberdeen-Angus cow, bred at the stud, which was…

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Show Supports Gymkhana

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 August 1941 · page 2

Manilla Show Committee, at its meeting on Saturday, decided to support the Combined Patriotic Appeal and conduct the ring…

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Carnival Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 August 1941 · page 1

Dancers and those who are partial to a. good time are reminded of the dance to be held in the Beulah Hall, Eulah Creek, on Saturday night next…

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Show Holiday

Manilla Express · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 2

Mr. J. N. Kennedy then moved that the Business Men's Association be approached asking that the shops remain open all day…

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MANILLA'S 1942 Show Dates March 20 and 21

Manilla Express · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 2

Considerable discussion took place at the monthly meeting of the Manilla Show Committee held on Saturday when the…

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Carnival Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 August 1941 · page 1

The Country Committee reports good progress. A. very successful Juvenile Dance was held In the Town Hall, despite adverse weather conditions,…

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Manilla Show Notes

Manilla Express · Friday 29 August 1941 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the monthly meeting of the Manilla Show Committee when the President, Mr. V. J. Byrnes,…

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Presbyterian Spring Flower Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 3

The Presbyterian Spring Flower show is once again looming near, on September 13. A very nice trophy will be given…

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Carnival Notes Country Queen Committee

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 1

Good progress is being made by the Country Committee, and a very successful Carnival night is anticipated at Spring Plains on…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Manilla Express · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 2

At the Presbyterian Spring Flower Show to be held on Saturday week September 13, morning and afternoon tea will be…

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