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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

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Cruft's Dog Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 8

This beautiful animal is the Afghan Hound Marabout of Khorassan, who is one of an exceedingly old breed, for the evidence of rock, carvings in…

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Exhibition of Motorways Models

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 January 1949 · page 9

The Rt. Hon. Alfred Barnes, M.P., the Minister of Transport recently opened an exhibition, of Motorways Models in the main hall of Berkley Square House, London. Mr. Alfred Barnes explains a model of a road roundabout to, extreme left Mr T. G…

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Band Instruments "In Fair Order."

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 2

Commenting on the condition of band instruments owned by the Municipal Council and loaned to the members of the Municipal Band, Ald…

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Atomic Show for British Industries Fair

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 1

An atomic energy stand will be a feature of this year's British Industries Fair. The display will show the progress…

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Atomic Show for British Industries Fair 1949

North West Champion · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 10

An atomic energy stand will be a feature of this year's British Industrial Fair. The display will show the progress…

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Show Horses Not to Be Sold

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 1

Owing to tse inadequate accommodation and small number of horses offered for sale during the Royal Easter Show, the Society has decided…

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English Hackney Breeder Presents Trophy for Royal Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 5
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The attention of owners of Hackney Ponies is directed to the fact that a fine trophy, in the form of a model of a stepping hackney pony…

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Order Trucks Early to and From Royal Easter Show

North West Champion · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 3

Although it is still two months before the opening of this year's Royal Easter Show the Traffic Office of the New South Wales Government…

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1949 Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 1

Schedules for the 1949 Show are being distributed by the newly appointed secretary. Mr. W. Peno, phone 142, Narrabri. The show will…

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P. & A. Society Plans 1949 SHOW. Meeting of Committee

North West Champion · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 4

At a meeting of the Committee of the Moree Pastoral and Agricultural Society held at the Showground last Thursday, several…

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Royal Agricultural Society of N.s.w

North West Champion · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 1

The Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. has released its conditions of competition governing the 1949 Championship…

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Musical Society to Stage 3-Act Dramatic Show in June. Followed by Musical Comedy in Spring

North West Champion · Monday 28 February 1949 · page 2

At a very well attended general meeting of the Moree Musical Society held last Thursday night, it was agreed to stage a…

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Combined Public and Catholic Schools' Annual Swimming Championship. Inaugural Carnival On Wednesday Next

North West Champion · Thursday 10 March 1949 · page 1

The first annual championship will be held at the Olympic Pool, Moree, on Wednesday next, 16th March, at 2.30 p.m. sharp…

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Floating Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 April 1949 · page 2

The British cargo motor liner "Port Brisbane" which sails on her maiden voyage to Australia this month has the appearance…

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"Hagen's Circus"—the Show of Shows

North West Champion · Monday 4 April 1949 · page 2

Commencing tonight at 6.45 and thence every evening, Monday to Thursday at the same time, Station 2NZ will broadcast the famous…

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CRICKET Easter Carnival

North West Champion · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 4

Ten teams will be playing in the Moree Cricket Association's Easter Carnival: Pallamallawa - Crooble. Moree No. 1 team, Moree No. 2 team,…

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Royal Show Exhibits. Record Weight—Poll Hereford

North West Champion · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 1

Success Colly, leading Poll Hereford Bull in Kirkby Pastoral Company's show team now in Sydney, weighed 2156 lbs. before trucking. This is an…

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Show Records SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 April 1949 · page 1

Thousands of people flocked to the Show to-day, and it is expected that the attendance for the second [?]day will be greater…

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Increased Beer Supplies for Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 April 1949 · page 4

Both the Farmers and Settlers' and Graziers' Associations have supported a move to secure an increased beer quota for the forthcoming Narrabri…

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