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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1954

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Record Entries for Dahlia Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 March 1954 · page 4

The State Championship Dahlia Show to be staged in Narrabri next Saturday promises to be a bumper show—in the words of the secretary, Mr. W. Carrington, "the best yet…

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Many Cars at International Motor Show

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 March 1954 · page 7

Seventy-four different makes of cars were exhibited at the R.A.I, motor show in Amsterdam this month. A total of…

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Country Boys Royal Show Visit to Sydney

Manilla Express · Tuesday 9 March 1954 · page 3

The Young Australia League invites country school boys aged from 10 to 17 years to visit Sydney…

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Record Dahlia Show Likely

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 March 1954 · page 1

Exhibitors who plan to display their work on Saturday at the State dahlia show will find many…

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Preparations For Manilla's 20th Show

Manilla Express · Friday 12 March 1954 · page 1

Only two weeks now remain before the staging of Manilla's 20th Annual Show. This year's Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 22…

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P. and A. Society Prepares for 1954 Show

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 1

Moree P. and A. Society is now devoting its full attention to the 1954 Show to be held on May 13, 14 and 15. Following the recent bene-…

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Holiday for Show

North West Champion · Monday 22 March 1954 · page 5

Boomi Shire Council will apply to have May 14 declared a public holiday for that portion of its area is the Moree and…

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Show Com. Meeting

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 March 1954 · page 3

A meeting of the Show Committee of the Agricultural Society was held on Friday night last…

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Show Traffic Notes

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 March 1954 · page 3

Persons attending the Manilla Show on Friday and Saturday next, shall observe apart from such traffic…

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Stage Set for Manilla's 20th Annual Show Good Entries In All Sections

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 March 1954 · page 1

Preparations for the Manilla Agricultural Society's 20th Annual Show to be conducted on Friday and Saturday next, March 26 and 27 are almost complete…

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British Pottery for Fair

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 1

Some of the Crown Derby porcelain which will be displayed at the British Industries Fair, May 3 to 14. The makers of this famous porcelain receive orders from all over the. world for specially designed pieces. The firm…

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Abo. Weapons Exhibition Interesting

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 1

Nearly 200 people viewed a unique collection of aboriginal weapons at the Salvation Army Hall on Tuesday…

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Dahlia Show Praised

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 4

A visitor to the State Dahlia Championship, Mr. S. G. Hooper, of Sydney, makes the following interesting…

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Clone Prevents Exhibition Cattle at R.A.S.

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 3

clonic damage in the New district recently will recent Galloway cattle [?] exhibited at this…

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Shops to Close on Show Holiday

North West Champion · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 10

Moree Chamber of Commerce on Monday night decided to close shops and business houses in Moree at 12 noon on…

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Palais Show Attractions Friday Only

Manilla Express · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 4

Mystery and romance ride the rails as Warner Bros' suspense drama, STRANGERS ON A TRAIN, directed by…

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Show Auxiliary Active

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 March 1954 · page 8

At a meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Narrabri P.A. and H. Association on Tuesday, a list of judges for the…

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P.M. Examines Early Harvester After Opening Sunshine Exhibition

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 March 1954 · page 6

After opening an Exhibition marking the 70th Anniversary of the first successful trial of a harvester in Australia, the Prime Minister examined…

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Show Summary -- Cont

Manilla Express · Tuesday 30 March 1954 · page 6

the show was the Champion fleece exhibited by Mr. M. L. Maunder (Akuria, Byamee. This was a strongwool ram's…

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Manilla's 20th Annual Show Success One Of Best On Record: Ring Feature

Manilla Express · Tuesday 30 March 1954 · page 1

Favoured with near perfect weather the Manilla Agricultural Society's 20th, Annual Show was staged on Friday & Saturday last. Officials are of the opinion that this year's…

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