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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

110 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 5 of 6

Britain's Seaborne Festival Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 August 1951 · page 1

Transformed from wartime aircraft [?]arrier to the Peace time flagship…

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School Fair At Moree

North West Champion · Thursday 9 August 1951 · page 4

A pet parade which included beetles, birds, cats and dogs was a feature of the school fair at Moree…

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Manilla Agricultural Society

Manilla Express · Friday 10 August 1951 · page 3

Following the general meeting of Manilla Agricultural Society, on Friday night last a committee meeting was…

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Increase in Show Membership

Manilla Express · Friday 10 August 1951 · page 1

A special general meeting of the Manilla Agricultural Society was held in the Mechanics Institute on Friday night last…

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Show Ball Admission v Prices Increased

Manilla Express · Friday 10 August 1951 · page 3

Admission prices for the Show Ball on September 7th have been increased to £1 a double ticket made up as 12- for…

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Art Exhibition Cancelled

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 4

As it had been, unfortunately, impossible to secure a suitable hall for display of the travelling art exhibition which the National Gallery had…

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Namoi Bushmen's Carnival

North West Champion · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 5

Prospects are exceptionally good for the Namoi Bushmen's Carnival to be held at NARRABRI on 14th and 15th…

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32 Years As Show President

North West Champion · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 1

Mr. Alf. Jones has been re-elected President of Morce P. and A. Society. It is his 32nd consecutive year…

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Show Ball

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 September 1951 · page 3

This Ball is usually, a very, successful one and again promises to be outstanding, as the committee are working very…

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Increase in Show Prize Money Trotting

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 September 1951 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Manilla Agricultural Society Mr. H. Gilmour speaking on behalf of the Trotting…

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Golf Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 September 1951 · page 4

The leading professional golf tutor and twice professional champion of Australia, Sam Richardson, delighted a large gallery at the golf course…

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Show Ball "Ball of the Season"

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 September 1951 · page 1

The Committee of the Manilla Show Ball certainly lived up to its advertising when it presented the Show Ball as…

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Fair Rent Matters Adjourned

North West Champion · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 11

An application by the Methodist Church for a, determination of rents before Moree Fair Rents Board on Tuesday was adjourned…

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Doll Show

Manilla Express · Friday 14 September 1951 · page 3

Wednesday in Manilla is a very special and busy day for mothers when baby, dressed in their best must be taken…

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Scotch Fair Next

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 September 1951 · page 1

The annual Scotch Fair and Flower Show, organised by the Women's Guild, will be held in the Guild Hall next Saturday. As in past years…

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The Scotch Fair

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 4

The Skirl of the bagpipes was one of the attractions which drew a large crowd to the Scotch Fair in the Guild Hall on…

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Manilla Methodis T's Jubilee Flower Show and Fair

Manilla Express · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 1

The massed display of spring flowers was a feature of the Annual Fair conducted in aid of the Methodist Church at the Memorial Hall last Friday…

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Circus and Wild West Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 October 1951 · page 8

At Narrabri tomorrow night, Buddy Williams, said to be Columbia's highest record selling yodelling cowboy celebrity, will be appearing in a…

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Crooble Fair Was a Great Success

North West Champion · Monday 29 October 1951 · page 7

Despite inclement weather, a large crowd attended the 1951 Jubilee Fair at Crooble which showed a profit of £235. Exhibits were of a fine…

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Moree Show Dates

North West Champion · Thursday 1 November 1951 · page 1

A meeting of the North West Show Societies allotted Moree May 8, 9 and 10, for the holding of its annual show next year…

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