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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

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Cema Display to Show Continuously

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 1

Exhibits are coming to hand daily for the CEMA Arts and Crafts to be held in the Town Hal next Thursday and Friday…

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Marching Girls Give Grand Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 1

"Narrabri may well feel proud of their four marching girls' bands which took part in the display at Tamworth last…

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Show Schedule Revised

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 7

Preparation for the 1948 show were advanced a further stage on Friday afternoon, when several sub-committees appointed at a…

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Night Meeting for Show Committee

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 2

The next meeting of the P., A. & H. Committee, at which it is anticipated revision of the schedule will be completed, will take place on Friday…

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CEMA Stage Remarkable Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 1

"It's amazing..." "It's really astounding!" "I had no idea such a display could he organised."…

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Narrabri's Week-End of Carnival and Sport

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 1

Tamworth Police and Citizens Boys' Band will be one of the highlights of the carnival by the Park and Pool committee for this week-end. The visiting band is in championship class. At…

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"New Deal for Educations" Conference. Speakers Urge Parents to Show Greater Interest

North West Champion · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 1

Yesterday morning, the "New Deal for Education" Conference [?] shown by parents and the general…

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Outstanding CEMA Exhibition Acclaimed "An Amazing Display"

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 October 1947 · page 1

Narrabri CEMA's inaugural fixture, an Arts and Crafts Exhibition held in the Town Hall from Thursday to Saturday, was an outstanding success. The response from the public, both in giving the…

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Good Entries for Carnival

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 12

Two cups have been donated for the Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament to be conducted by the Narrabri West Progress Association next Saturday…

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High School Ball and Carnival

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 October 1947 · page 10

A very enjoyable and successful function was experienced at the High School Ball and Carnival on Friday last…

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Show Preparations

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 November 1947 · page 2

Very few members attended the last meeting of the P. A. and H. Association's committee meeting on Friday night…

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Famous Barnet Fair

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 1

During the reign o'f Henry II 750 years ago, a charter was granted to the Lord of the Manor of Chipping-Barnet for a market to be held on his domain for the sale of cattle, horses and all live stock. A further charter was granted by Queen Elizabeth. Since that date every year in…

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Brighter Post-War Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 1

Of the Musical Society's production "Venture in Variety," to be presented at Narrabri next Tuesday, Nov. 25, a critic in the…

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Big Musical Show for Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 1

The entire company of the Moree Musical Society will Journey to-morrow (Tuesday) to present their latest and most…

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Britain's 1948 Trade Fair

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 1

Britain's second great national [?]rade fair of the post-war period, known to the world as the British Industries a Fir, will be held next…

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Britain's 1948 Trade Fair

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

Britain's second great national trade fair of the post-war period, known to the world as the British Industries Fair, will be held next…

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N'bri Enjoys Bright Moree Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 1

Not since the 30's has such enthusiasm attended the staging of an amateur stage presentation in Narrabri as that witnessed on…

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A Venture in Variety' Successfully Staged at Narrabri. Appreciative Audience of Approximately 500 See Show

North West Champion · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 4

On Tuesday night, the Moree Musical Society presented "A Venture in Variety" to an appreciative audience of approximately…

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Boxing Night Carnival And Dance

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 December 1947 · page 12

Sub-committeemen of the Narrabra Rugby Football League and Cricket Association met on Tuesday night to make final arrangements for…

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British People Show the Way

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 December 1947 · page 2

Hundreds of men and women, busy unloading railway wagons, stacking goods in the depots, or piling them on lorries ready for…

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