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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1944

35 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 2

One-man Show

Manilla Express · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 4

The Collarenebri "Gazette" is feeling the strain. In a recent issue the editor wrote: An extra sheet has been added to this…

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Tamworth Dog Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 1

At the Dog Show conducted by Tain worth and District Kennel Club and 2 T.M. Womens Radio Club, held last week,…

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Action-packed Laughter Show. "Too Hot To Handle."

North West Champion · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 7

Out of actual historical happenings recorded by the newsreels a thrilling motion picture story has been captured as the latest co-starring feature…

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Human Interest Show. "Stablemates."

North West Champion · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 7

"Stablemates," starring Wallace Beery and Mickey Rooncy, is the main attraction at the Capitol to-night (bargain night)…

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Stud Beef Cattle Fair Postponed. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 13 March 1944 · page 1

Following on advice from the Federal Minister for Transport, the United Stud Beef Cattle Breeders' Association has decided…

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Scots' Fair—may 12

North West Champion · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 6

The annual Soot Fair will be held again this year on Friday, 12th May. Although, of necessity, austerity…

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Monster Sports Carnival

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 April 1944 · page 4

All preparations are well in hand for the Monster Sports Carnival to be held in Collins Park, Narrabri on Easter…

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Presbyterian Flower Show:--

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 May 1944 · page 2

Altogether 56 different classes are provided for in the schedule for the autumn Flower Show to be hold on Saturday under the…

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Annual Scots' Fair

North West Champion · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 4

Our readers and the public generally are reminded that the Annual Scots' Fair will be held next Friday week, May 12. There will be many…

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Presbyterian Fair Splendid Financial Success

Manilla Express · Tuesday 9 May 1944 · page 3

The members of the Presbyterian Womens Guild have every reason to be justifiably proud of the result of the Flower Show…

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Scots' Fair

North West Champion · Monday 22 May 1944 · page 6

In regard to the refreshment stall the recent Scots' Fair, the names Mesdames N. S. Reid and D. Wheeler were omitted from the list…

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C. of E. Fair

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 1

A Fair, in aid of Church of England funds, will be held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday next…

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Air Race Street Carnival

North West Champion · Monday 5 June 1944 · page 5

At a meeting' of the Air Race Committee, presided over by the President (Mr. W. A. Cole), arrangements were nude for the…

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Manilla Show Society

Manilla Express · Tuesday 13 June 1944 · page 2

The annual meeting of Manilla Show Society will be held on Saturday next at the Mechanic's Institute at 3.30 p.m…

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Tamworth Dog Show

Manilla Express · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 2

Following is a detail of the awards received by Manilla exhibitors at the Tamworth Dog Show last Monday…

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A Show Property

Manilla Express · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 1

About 10 years ago a representative of the "Express" took part in a kangaroo drive on "The Braes.'' At that time an area…

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Manilla Agricultural Society Annual Meeting of Members

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 June 1944 · page 2

The annual meeting of members of Manilla Agricultural Society was held on Saturday, when there was a large number of…

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Manilla Show To Be Held in 1945

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 June 1944 · page 1

At a largely attended meeting of members of Manilla Agricultural Society on Saturday it was resolved to…

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The Armoured Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 July 1944 · page 1

'Twas just three years ago to-day We joined the Armored show, All full of zeal and very keen To meet the Empire's foe…

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F1/Sgt. Brian Doran "In on the Biggest Show in History"

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 August 1944 · page 4

Extracts from a letter from Flight-Sergt. Brian Doran to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Doran, of Burradoo, Boggabilla. Brian is…

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