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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

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Moree Cricket Association. Easter Carnival

North West Champion · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 7

Moree Cricket Association staged its usual cricket carnival over the Easter holiday week-end, and all those who took part in it, as well as…

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Little Beer for Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 3

Only 216 gallons of beer will be available for the show, reported Mr. F. J. Brownlow at Friday's meeting. He had asked for a…

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Further Show Judges Appointed

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 2

Judges in practically all sections of the forthcoming show have been appointed. Friday's meeting of the Committee appointed Mr. C. H. Cramsie…

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More Publicity Urged For Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 2

Several committeemen commented on the apparent lack of publicity for the forthcoming show, at Friday's meeting of the Association…

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Royal Show Exhibits. Local Stud Success

North West Champion · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 4

Two Polled Hereford Bulls exhibited by Kirkby Pastoral Company from their Success Stud gained the following awards:—…

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King Invited to Open 1949 Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 1

Following the lead of the Municipal Council, the P., A. & H. Association has extended an invitation to their Majesties the King…

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Show Committee Co-operates with Centenary

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 1

The Committee has not been approached for co-operation in connection with the centenary of public education, which falls on show week…

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Convent Schools' Swimming Carnival

North West Champion · Thursday 8 April 1948 · page 6

A swimming carnival was conducted last Friday afternoon by the East and West Moree Convent Schools at the Artesian…

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Pony Hunt for Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 April 1948 · page 8

Omitted from the schedule, a pony hunt for all comers, 14.2 hands and under, first prize £5, second £2, has been added to the horse events for…

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Show Society's Move to Overcome Shortages

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 April 1948 · page 1

Two shortages which the Narrabri P., A. & H. Association hope to overcome before the show opens next week are suitable…

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Show Ball

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 4

The social event of the season—the Narrabri Show Ball, will be held in the Town Hall on Friday night, (April 23.)…

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Show Opens To-morrow

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 1

Given favourable, weather, the 65th annual show, which opens to-morrow, and continues on Saturday, should establish new…

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Samples at the Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 10

Messrs. A. E. Collins have arranged for the distribution of samples at the show tomorrow and Saturday. Priced at 2/-, the samples of famous John…

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Narrabri Rural Wealth Displayed at 65th Annual Show Second Day Attracts Large Crowd

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 1

Perfect weather favoured the Narrabri P., A & H. Association's second day of their 65th. annual show. As in past years, the showground was a mecca for thousands of town and district people…

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Trade Displays at Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 9

Trade exhibits at the show tills year were rather better than in the past, so far as quantity of goods on display was concerned…

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Exhibition Tennis

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 May 1948 · page 8

Everyone interested in tennis Should keep next Wednesday night free to attend the exhibition tennis at the town courts…

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Methodist Flower Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 May 1948 · page 8

Organisers are working hard to make the Methodist Cooking and Flower Show on Friday, May 14 a great success this year…

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Jimmy Sharman Coming for Show. "Black Bomber" in Troupe

North West Champion · Thursday 6 May 1948 · page 8

All lovers of good, clean and thrilling sport will welcome the fact that Jimmy Sharman and his troupe of fighting and…

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Annual Scots Fair. Result of Approximately £370

North West Champion · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 4

The McIntosh Hall was the scene of a colourful display of flowers, produce and other goods last Friday afternoon, when the…

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Preparations for Large-Scale Spring Rodeo-Carnival "Miss Moree and District" Beauty Competition. Will Benefit War Memorial Educational Centre

North West Champion · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 1

Great interest will be aroused in Moree and district by the spring rodeo-carnival, which will be held at the Showground on 24th and 25th September. Inaugural preparations are being made now…

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