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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1954

174 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 9

Easter Cycle Carnival

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 January 1954 · page 12

The Narrabri Cycle Club is planning a £200 carnival next Easter. The function will be the…

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Show May Abandon District Exhibits

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 January 1954 · page 1

There is a strong possibility the district exhibit may be abandoned at this year's show…

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Carnival Maules Creek

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 4

A carnival to raise funds for the Narrabri Ambulance will be conducted at the Maules Creek recreation…

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District Feed Position Only Fair

North West Champion · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 1

The feed position in the Moree district was only fair and some owners were hand feeding stock, the Stock Inspector, Mr. W. Mactier told a meeting of Moree Pastures Protection Board…

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Biggest Show in History

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 13

With ten weeks to go before the Sydney Royal Show opens on April 9, preparation is being stepped up to…

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Stage Set For Swimming Club's Annual Carnival

North West Champion · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 1

The committee of Moree Amateur Swimming Club is busy preparing for the annual carnival, to be held next Sunday night. It is hoping this will be its best ever…

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Pres. Flower Show

Manilla Express · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 3

The Presbyterian Womens Guild have decided to hold their Annual Flower Show and Fair in the Memorial…

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Swimming Carnival Was Best Yet

North West Champion · Monday 1 February 1954 · page 1

A crowd of nearly 1,600 people last night saw the most spectacular carniyal ever staged by Moree Amateur Swimming Club. Official attendance was given…

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Show Committee Meeting

Manilla Express · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Show Committee of the Manilla Agricultural Society was held In the…

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Carnival Postponed

North West Champion · Thursday 11 February 1954 · page 9

The organisers of the big show and carnival wish to announce that the show from last Tuesday night was post…

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Show Successes

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 1

Mr. A. E. Coote, Manbetta Manilla took eight of his stud sheep to Dubbo Show last week…

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Dahlia Show Attracts Exhibitors

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 February 1954 · page 14

Entries in this year's State Dahlia Show to be held in Narrabri on March 13 are expected to be…

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Puppet Show for Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 March 1954 · page 4

The next Arts Council presentation in Narrabri will be Peter Seriven's puppets…

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Dahlia-Growers Prepare for Championship Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 March 1954 · page 4

Should readers encounter certain groups of locals in transit between horticultural parts of the town or engaged…

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Show Com. Meeting

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Show Committee of the Manilla Agricultural Society was held in the…

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Exhibition Tennis

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 14

The public is showing widespread interest in the Davis Cup exhibition tennis match to be held on Sunday,…

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Baths Available for School Carnival

North West Champion · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 7

Moree Council on Monday night granted Moree Intermediate High School the use of the baths on March 10 for the…

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Another New Show for Wrigleys

North West Champion · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 4

Wrigley's (A'sia.) Pty. Ltd., sponsors of the thriller series, "Here Comes O'Malley," announce the launching of yet…

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Show Holidays

Manilla Express · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Manilla Business Men Association on Tuesday night the Manilla…

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Exhibition Tennis Attracts Crowd

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 March 1954 · page 8

Tennis enthusiasts saw some of the best tennis ever played in Narrabri when four Davis Cup players…

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