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Newspaper cutting from the Belfast Telegraph, 9 June 1986, of an article titled 'Council pays £2 for ship canal', referring to the transfer of ownership from Newry Port & Harbour Trust to Newry and Mourne District Council, for the nominal amount of £2. Also refers to the awards distributed at the Guiness Canal Festival, Newry, including those for floats, the Ulster Juvenile Coarse Fishing Championships, Open Pike Competition, Dale Farm Ulster Games international trampoline event, Synchro, Bathtub and raft races, etc.