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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

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Spring Flower Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 August 1948 · page 4

Few changes were made in the office bearers of the Narrabri Horticultural Society when nominations were called for at the…

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Moree Spring Rodeo-carnival

North West Champion · Monday 9 August 1948 · page 1

The power of a Nation may be measured in proportion to the opportunities it affords for the exhibition of skill in industry, hence the…

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Successful Year For Show Committee

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 August 1948 · page 1

Despite a very substantial loss on the Spring Carnival, and a substantial increase in prize money, the P., A. and H. Association showed a profit of £112 on the year's operations…

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Moree Rodeo-carnival

North West Champion · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 4

The Rural Industry possesses many great men: men who by reason of their devotion to their daily task become the idols of idealists. No…

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Londoners Crowd to See Open Air Paintings Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 1

Large crowds went to Victoria Embankment Gardens, London, to see the opening of the Open Air Painters Exhibition. The idea for the exhibition, which shows the work of living painters, came following the success of the Sculpture Exhibition in Battersea Park, London…

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Sparkling Moree Show Here Next Week

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 1

Members of Moree Musical Society, who will present their successful comedy production "Her Step-Husband," next…

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Strong Support For Bushmen's Carnival

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 August 1948 · page 1

If enthusiasm is any indication, the forthcoming Bushmen's Carnival should be an outstanding success. Signs of keenness were not lacking at a meeting of the general committee of the Association last Friday…

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Carnival Plans Well in Hand

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 August 1948 · page 1

Arrangements are well in hand for the Bushmen's Carnival next month. Members of the management…

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Show Preparations Under Way

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 2

Preparations for the 1949 annual show are already in hand, with appointment of stewards to revise the various sections of the schedule. Members of the P., A. & H. Association committee…

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Fence in Fair Order

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 September 1948 · page 4

Following an inspection by members of the P.P. Board, a report to Friday's meeting stated the Pilliga Forest fence is in fair order. Several…

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Council Funds Show Deficit

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 September 1948 · page 2

The Municipal Council funds showed a deficit of £2149/18/11 for the year 1947, stated the Auditor's report, presented to Tuesday's meeting of Council. Total assets at December 31, 1947…

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Rodeo-carnival Concert and Presentation of "Miss Moree."

North West Champion · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 3

The Memorial Hall will be crowded with an eager audience on Friday night, 24th September, when "Miss Moree and District…

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Rodeo-Carnival Opens In Fine Spring Weather

North West Champion · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 1

Moree's Rodeo Carnival opened on the Showground this morning in fine Spring weather, entries in all events being very large. Although the attendance was small, it is expected…

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Scotch Fair

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 September 1948 · page 1

One of the most popular events of the year, the annual Scotch Fair, will this year be held on Saturday 2nd October. A feature of the Fair this…

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£450 Profit From Wool Appraisement Carnival Dance

North West Champion · Monday 27 September 1948 · page 4

Between 1500 and 2000 people attended the carnival and dance at the Wool Appraisement Centre last Saturday night, when…

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Rodeo-Carnival Street Procession. Spectacular Display of Colourful Floats

North West Champion · Monday 27 September 1948 · page 1

The streets of Moree's main shopping block were lined with crowds of people on Saturday afternoon when a brilliant procession of colourful floats was staged by the Rodeo-Carnival Committee…

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Concert Concourse Acclaims Esme Abrahamsen "Miss Moree" Presented With The Other Finalists In Brilliant Pageant Competitors Raise Laudable Aggregate of £3,581 Audience of 1000 at Rodeo Carnival Concert. Talented Sydney Artists Featured

North West Champion · Monday 27 September 1948 · page 1

Miss Esme Abrahamsen, selected as "Miss Moree and District 1948," was presented by the Moree War Memorial Educational Centre Rodeo Carnival Committee to an audience of over 1000 at last Friday night's…

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Moree Spring Rodeo-Carnival Expected To Net £5,000 War Memorial Educational Centre to Benefit. Large Crowds See Spectacular Ring Events

North West Champion · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 4

Moree and district residents, and particularly the Committee of the War Memorial Educational Centre, may feel justly proud of the fact that there has been successfully staged in Moree one of the largest-scale rodeo…

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Fair Attracts Crowd

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 4

A fine display of blooms was evident at the St. Stephens Guild Scotch Fair, held in the Guild Hall on Saturday…

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Show Schedule Revisions Complete

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 2

Revision of the schedule for the 1949 show has been completed, and after the Finance Committee of the Association has…

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