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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

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Combined Schools Athletic Carnival

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 September 1950 · page 12

A combined athletics carnival will be held at Collins Park tomorrow, Friday. The carnival will cater for all Primary schools in the district…

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Scotch Fair

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 October 1950 · page 1

With, several stalls carrying goods for sale on a par to pre-war Scotch Fairs, members of St. Stephen's Women's Guild had the satisfaction…

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Articles for Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 October 1950 · page 1

Interesting articles are coming to hand, for the Arts Council's Arts and Crafts Exhibition, to be held on October 27 and 28. The committee would…

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Further Scotch Fair Prize

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 October 1950 · page 4

Additional awards for entries the recent Scotch Pair flower section are: Three yellow roses, Mrs. G. Fox…

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Well Known Decorator for Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 October 1950 · page 1

The services of Mrs. Arthur Davis, one of the founders of the Red Cross flower festival, have been secured for the Arts Council Exhibition to be held on October 27 and 28…

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Attractions For Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 October 1950 · page 1

Search the cupboard for family heirlooms. You will probably be surprised at what you will find, and, with your help, so will…

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Radiology Exhibition in London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 October 1950 · page 1

At the international Congressand Radiology Exhibition in London, among the equipment, shown was a new X-ray machine for caner treatment, the first of its kind to be mass-produced in Britain…

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Arts Council Exhibition Wins Public Approval

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 October 1950 · page 1

Applying themselves with extraordinary determination and zeal, Narrabri Arts Council members successfully staged their second Arts and Crafts Exhibition in the Town Hall on Friday and Saturday…

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British Television Success at Berlin Fair

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 November 1950 · page 4

Crowds totalling more than, a quarter of a million, and including many. Eastern viewers, are reported to have made British television the…

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No Subsidy for Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 November 1950 · page 1

The Municipal Council has revised a request from the Arts Council for a subsidy towards the cost of their recent arts and…

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Carnival Next Friday Night

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 November 1950 · page 1

A carnival and dance, in aid of the Catholic Church building fund, is to be held on the lawn and in the town hall next Friday night, commencing…

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Motor Show Breaks Records

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 November 1950 · page 6

At this year's London motor show, the number of visitors apart from overseas buyers, was estimated at 470,000. Overseas buyers who came…

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Primary School Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 December 1950 · page 4

The exhibition arranged by the, headmaster, Mr. S. J. Buttsworth, and teachers of the Primary School on Friday attracted a large…

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Table Tennis Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 December 1950 · page 12

At the Town Hall on November 27 the world champions Miss Dora Beregi and Mr. Phil Anderson were enthusiastically received by a large…

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Wheat Samples for Sydney Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 December 1950 · page 1

Mr. W. H. Lye, one of the organisers of the Central Coast and Tablelands exhibit at the Royal Show, has asked the District Agronomist, Mr…

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Good Prizes at Xmas Carnival

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 December 1950 · page 1

Prizes ranging from high quality crystal dressing table sets, canteens of cutlery, Wringmaster wringers, linen, hams and turkeys, will be…

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