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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

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Wheat Crops Show Big Yields

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 October 1948 · page 1

With a number of crops showing yields above normal, it is estimated that this year's wheat harvest in this district may…

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Summer Carnival

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 November 1948 · page 1

A summer carnival and dance will be conducted in the Town Hall on Friday December 3. The function is in aid of the Convent school ground…

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Torchbearers Arrange Legacy Fair

North West Champion · Monday 8 November 1948 · page 3

Torchbearers for Legacy, at their meeting on Friday afternoon, made final arrangements for the Legacy Fair to be held…

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Famous Findon Great Fair

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 November 1948 · page 1

Over 10,000 sheep wer eauctioned at Findon Great Fair, held recently on the old fair ground at Nepcote Green, Findon, in Sussex. This famous sheep fair was revived last year for the first time since 1939…

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London Motor Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 November 1948 · page 6

More than half a million people visited the recent London Motor Snow. The exhibition is considered the most successful ever held. Apart…

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Kangaroos Show Best Form of Tour

North West Champion · Thursday 18 November 1948 · page 1

SWINTON. Wednesday (AAP).—Althousgh the home side's mastery in the scrums enabled them to dominate most of the game, Australia, after…

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British Aircraft Constructors Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 November 1948 · page 1

The society of British Aircraft. Constructors recently held an exhibition at Farnborough, Hampshire. Among the 70 new aircraft displayed the emphasis was on "straight" jets and airscrew turbines, in both of which Great Britain leads the…

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Rodeo-carnival Committee Meeting. Transactions Not Yet Completed

North West Champion · Monday 29 November 1948 · page 3

The Moree War Memorial Educational Centre Rodeo-Carnival Committee held its first post carnival meeting on Thursday…

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Gala Fair to Aid Legacy Funds. Torchbearers Hold Stalls, Competitions, etc

North West Champion · Monday 29 November 1948 · page 1

To aid the funds of Legacy, and thus assist in the care of widows and orphans of deceased servicemen, the local Group of…

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Ambulance Plans Big Carnival

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 December 1948 · page 10

Organisers of the Ambulance carnival, to be held at the Town Hall on December 22, 23, 24, are confident that these nights will be full of…

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New Features at London's Cycle Show. Emphasis on Lightness and Brightness in Many New Models

North West Champion · Monday 13 December 1948 · page 3

With overseas orders worth £20 millions taken in the first three days, London's first post-war cycle and motor cycle exhibition,…

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Big Show Coming. "Puss in Boots" Pantomime

North West Champion · Monday 20 December 1948 · page 1

It will be good news to the public of Moree and district to know that the famous Pantomime, "Puss in Boots," is coming…

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