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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

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

Show Preparations Judges Appointed

The North Western Courier · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 3

Preparations for Narrabri Show on May 8 and 9 are well in hand. The Committee meeting on Friday afternoon appointed…

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Spotlight on Sporting Show Preparations Committee Improves Ground

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 3

Extensive repairs, necessary as the result of six years' disuse, are being carried out to the showground, in preparation for the…

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Joy Town Carnival Co. in Moree

North West Champion · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 2

The Joy Town Carnival Company is now showing in Moree with House-o-Plane, Swinging Boats, and Air-o-Plane rides. The show continues for…

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Show Attractions Waxworks at the Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 May 1946 · page 4

One of the most interesting sideshows to appear at Narrabri Victory Show should prove to be the waxworks and Algerian wonders. This is…

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The 1946 Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 May 1946 · page 4

With entries still pouring in to the secretary, the P., A. and H. Association feels the success of their 1946 show is more than…

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District Show Regains Pre-War Popularity Two Days well Supported by Public Dry Spell Affects Entries Judges Praise Quality of Exhibits Mr. C. Sinclair Opens Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 May 1946 · page 1

The Narrabri Show came into its own again yesterday as the districts most outstanding annual event. A five year lapse had not dimmed the people's appreciation of these displays, rather [?]id the occasion arouse an even greater interest…

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Show Attractions. Waxworks at the Show

North West Champion · Monday 13 May 1946 · page 8

One of the most interesting sideshows to appear at Moree Victory show should prove to be the Waxworks and Algerian Wonders. This…

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Giant Bullock at the Show

North West Champion · Monday 13 May 1946 · page 8

One of the biggest attractions at the Moree Show on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will be "King [?]om," the giant bullock. Born and…

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Value of Show Societies Stressed at Smoke Social

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 May 1946 · page 4

A show society is a great organisation in which everyone from all walks of life can combine and work for a common…

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Sheep Weight Guessing Narrabri Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 May 1946 · page 1

The winners of the first day's competition were M. Brookes and John Haire, who both had the correct weight of 50 1/2 lbs. Second day's…

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Blow-fly Strike Prevention. Interesting Demonstration at Moree Show

North West Champion · Thursday 23 May 1946 · page 3

An interesting and important demonstration and lecture on blow-fly strike by carrying out the Mules and Manchester operation on ewes was…

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Sports and Carnival Week-end Proposed for October Park and Pool Plan

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 May 1946 · page 4

Plans to make Narrabri the Mecca for all sports-people throughout the north-west on Eight-Hour Day week-end, were formulated at a meeting of the Pool and Park committee on Tuesday night…

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Correction in Show Results

North West Champion · Monday 27 May 1946 · page 8

In the results of the Victory Show, the winner of Class 23, Best Lady Rider, was published as Miss B. Morgan. A correction has been made,…

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£550 Profit From Show Recommendations for Incoming Committee

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 May 1946 · page 2

An interim statement presented by secretary to the first meeting of Narrabri P., A. & H. Association since the Show indicates profits will probably be about £550. Gate receipts were £355/17/8, £148/10/6 came from…

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Remarkable New Camera Shutter Demonstrated at Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 June 1946 · page 6

An exhibition of British scientific instruments now being held in Stockholm reveals many of Britain's achievements in optical and…

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Agricultural Show Advertising Country Party M.H.R. Wants Sales Tax Exemption

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 August 1946 · page 6

Exemption of pastoral and agricul­tural societies from sales tax on ad­vertising in connection with annual shows was requested by Mr. Turnbull…

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Show Record

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 August 1946 · page 3

Cairns' three-day show last week broke all records with an attendance of 25,000 and gate takings over £2,225…

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Gunnedah School Carnival

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 August 1946 · page 8

On Saturday a big athletic carnival was held at Gunnedah, when pupils from nine schools battled for the Keller Cup…

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Coursing Club's Successful Year Operations Show £54 PROFIT

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 August 1946 · page 8

From reports submitted at the annual general meeting of East Narrabri Coursing Club last week, it was revealed that the…

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C. OF E. Baby Show Over 100 Entrants

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 September 1946 · page 1

More than one hundred babies were entered in the C. of E. baby show, held in the town hall last week…

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