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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1953

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Show Ball

North West Champion · Thursday 30 April 1953 · page 9
Also in The North Western Courier

Mr. Geoff Crawford, D.C.M., will be guest of honour at the Show Ball to be held in the Memorial Hall on Friday night,…

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Boxing and Wrestling at Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 April 1953 · page 1

Boxing and wrestling fans visiting Narrabri Show can look forward to a stadium treat, as final arrangements…

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Stage Set for Two Days Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 April 1953 · page 1

Additional late entries received today augur well for the success of the 70th annual Narrabri Show to be held tomorrow and on Saturday…

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At the Show—Skating on Real Ice

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 April 1953 · page 1

Of outstanding interest among the amusement area at Narrabri Show will be real ice skating by Ice Follies…

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Improved Wool Exhibit at Wee Waa Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 April 1953 · page 3

With 85 fleeces shown this year at the Wee Waa Show, the section showed improvement in that regard…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Manilla Express · Friday 1 May 1953 · page 3

The annual Scots Fair and Flower Show conducted by the Presbyterian Womens Guild will be…

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Thelevante Show

North West Champion · Monday 4 May 1953 · page 4

The visit of The Levante Show will add greatly to the Show week festivities. This excellent company present a…

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Scots' Fair Was Success Despite Rain

North West Champion · Monday 4 May 1953 · page 1

Despite the adverse weather, the annual Scots' Fair held in the Mclntosh Hall last Friday was a success. Many people were prevented…

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Wool Fabrics for British Industries Fair

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 2

A special Coronation year display of wool fabrics will be made by members of the National Wool Textile Export…

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Further Show Awards

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 12

Pony not exceeding 12 hands: Misses J. & K. Hamilton 1, M. Quirk 2. Pony over 12 hands, not…

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Moree Grazier to Judge at Sheep Show

North West Champion · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 7

Moree grazier, Mr. G. E. Kirkby, has been appointed as judge of three sections at the annual Sheep Show which…

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Fine Weather Favours Opening of Moree's 69th Annual Show

North West Champion · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 1

Fine weather favoured the opening of Moree Pastoral and Agricultural Society's 69th annual show today. Wet weather last week de-…

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Fractures Leg at Show

North West Champion · Monday 11 May 1953 · page 1

William Cooney, of "Glen Roy," Bellata, sustained a fractured leg at Moree Show, when he was thrown from a…

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70 Plus Youngster Missing From Show Ring

North West Champion · Monday 11 May 1953 · page 4

One competitor was missing from the "boy rider over 70 event" at the Moree Show. He was Mr. Jack Gall a…

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Weather Interferes, But the Show Goes on

North West Champion · Monday 11 May 1953 · page 1

Weather interfered with the programme at the first day of Moree P. & A. Society's 69th Annual Show. The show opened in glorious…

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Judges Praise High Quality of Moree Show Exhibits

North West Champion · Monday 11 May 1953 · page 4

With few exceptions, Judges at Moree P. & A. Society's annual show, were full of praise for the quality and quantity of entries exhibited. Mr. J. Manchee, of…

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Presbyterian Flower Show & Fair

Manilla Express · Friday 15 May 1953 · page 1

The Presbyterian Womens Guild held their Annual Scots Fair and Flower Show in the Memorial Hall last Friday and despite the unsettled weather the function was highly…

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Scots' Fair Stall. Remarkable Success

North West Champion · Monday 18 May 1953 · page 1

The proceeds, over £300, from a stall conducted in Moree on Friday, is a truly gratifying result, and the…

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Mungindi Show Was One of Best Ever Staged

North West Champion · Monday 18 May 1953 · page 4

Mungindi's 1953 Show was acclaimed as one of the best ever staged there. Record entries were received and the ring events were of high standard…

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