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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

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The Show

Manilla Express · Friday 2 March 1951 · page 3

Today (Friday) and tomorrow, Saturday, are Show days in Manilla when the Manilla Agricultural Society will stage…

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Show Smoko

Manilla Express · Tuesday 6 March 1951 · page 4

The annual "smoko" held oil the first night of the Manilla Show was well attended by judges, exhibitors and visitors…

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Show Notes

Manilla Express · Tuesday 6 March 1951 · page 1

The police under Sgt. A. Maskill had a rather quite time during Show week, there being only a few slight…

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The Show Reviewed by the President

Manilla Express · Tuesday 6 March 1951 · page 3

In conversation with they President (Mr. V. J. Byrnes), he expressed great satisfaction at the result of the recent show…

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17th Annual Show Record Entries in Ring Events

Manilla Express · Tuesday 6 March 1951 · page 1

Favoured by perfect weather, the 17th Annual Show of the Manilla Agricultural Society opened to a good start.. last Friday, and with a record attendance on the second day a successful ending..to many months of planning reflected great credit on the officials…

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Exhibition of Australian Paintings for Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 March 1951 · page 2

Arrangements have been made by the Narrabri Arts Council with two Australian artists. Wilfred Gates and Rufus Morris, to hold an exhibition…

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Horticulturist of Note to Judge at Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 March 1951 · page 2

A feature at the forthcoming Narrabri Show will be exhibits in the Horticulture Section. In 1950 this section, organised by…

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Show Awards

Manilla Express · Friday 9 March 1951 · page 3

Junior Farmers Club Cup was awarded to Ron Ferry and the Horticulture Trophy was awarded to Dawn Wheeler…

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Show Displays Radio Display

Manilla Express · Friday 9 March 1951 · page 3

Mr. H. V. Hindle of the Radio House had an attractive display in the pavilion. On show were the latest radio sets from…

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Moree Retains Logan Shield at Inter-school Swimming Carnival

North West Champion · Thursday 15 March 1951 · page 7

Moree retained the Harry Logan Shield at die inter-schools' swimming championships at Moree baths yesterday afternoon. Competing schools were Moree…

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Bullen Bros' and Hagen's Circus Here for Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 March 1951 · page 5

The advance manager, Mr. N. St. Leon, made arrangements at Narrabri yesterday for the forthcoming visit of Bullen Bros. and Hagen's…

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School Notes Manilla Show

Manilla Express · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 2

Herewith a sixth class pupil presents her impressions of the Manilla Show held recently. The composition is by…

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Valuable Prizes at Carnival

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 4

Valuable prizes will be awaiting the lucky winners at the Carnival and Dance to be held in the Town Hall and on the lawns next…

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Preparations For Jubilee Show

North West Champion · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 2

Moree P. and A. Society has stalled to prepare for die Jubilee Show to be held next May…

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New Jumps For Show Ring Planned

North West Champion · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 5

A plan for new jumps in Moree show ring may be adopted next year. At a meeting of the Committee on…

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Holiday for Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 3

A public holiday for the Narrabri Police District on the second day of the Narrabri Show, April 13, has been approved by Namoi Shire…

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Giant Locomotive for Festival Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 April 1951 · page 1

One of the largest single exhibits in the South Bank Exhibition at the Festival of Britain will be the W.G. class locomotive built for the Indian Railways by a North of England engineering firm…

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Encouraging Prospects for Jubilee Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 April 1951 · page 1

"Prospects for an excellent show this year are very encouraging," reported the Secretary, Mr. R. Kimmorley today. "In fact, sheep and cattle entries are very heavy, while entries received this year from other districts…

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Show Display

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 1

Among the trade exhibits at Narrabri Show will be a display by A. E. Collins Pty. .Ltd. of centrifugal pumps in operation. A further…

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Wool Sales Deduction Act "Fair and Reasonable"

North West Champion · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 4

It would appear there was still some misconception of the effect and purpose of the Wool Sales Deduction Act, said Mr. J. M. Carter, acting chairman of the Country Party, in Sydney at the week-end…

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