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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Special Efforts. Supporters Of Show. Helping Narromine's Progress

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 2

Thanks were expressed at the Narromine Show Committee's monthly meeting to Mr. J. Maynard, who conducted a special effort which raised…

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Beautiful Roses Feature of Methodist Show Successful Fair Opened by Mayoress

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 5

Red and yellow roses were a feature of the annual Methodist Flower Show and Fair at Enderby's Hall yesterday afternoon and…

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Flower Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 4

The first exhibition of the Dubbo Railway Horticultural Society will be held at the Railway Institute on Saturday. It will be officially…

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Binnaway Flower Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 4

The annual flower show of the Binnaway Hospital Auxiliary, which will eventuate on Wednesday, the 18th Inst., should be a most…

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Annual Flower Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 4

The annual Presbyteriain Flower Show will be held in the Australian, Hall on Friday and Saturday night. The official opening will be…

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Arthurville Splendid Show Concert and Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 5

"A most entertaining, and bright show," was the comment of all who attended the Geurie Gaiety. Club's concert, held in Arthuryille Hall on…

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Ballimore Carnival Ball Attracts Large Crowd Personal and General

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 3

A successful ball was held in the Baltimore hall last Wednesday night after the carnival and sports. Visitors from Dubbo, Westella, Elong,…

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Wellington District News. Exclusive News Ballimore Ballimore Carnival Fine Weather Good Attendance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 4

A varied and entertaining sports programme was presented by the Ballimore carnival committee on Wednesday, 11th October, when…

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Rousing Reception at World Fair

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 4

The New York World Fair is described as a magical city that has emerged from a dump heap on Long Island, New York…

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Spring Flower Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 2

The Wellington Horticultural Society will hold its annual spring show in the Methodist Hall on Wednesday next. This annual function…

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Railway Society's First Flower Show Outstanding Success Judge Impressed Beautiful Blooms

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 5

The Railway Institute Hall proved too small to show to full advantage the magnificent display of flowers at the first exhibition of…

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Hospital Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 2

The carnival in aid of the Wellington District Hospital will open in Swift Street on Saturday, night next. A strong committee of lady and…

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FORD No. 27,000,000 Rousing Reception at World Fair

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 7

The New York World Fair is described as a magical city that has emerged from a dump heap on Long Island, New York. Three and…

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Show Association Proposed Alteration Of Rule Regarding Entries

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the Trangic Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association will be held at the Imperial Hotel,…

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Royal Show as Usual to Be Worthy of War Effort

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales has determined to make the 1940 Royal Easter Show fully worthy of the national effort…

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Arthurville Ladies Show Their Patriotism C.w.a. Comforts Fund

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 4

Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. R. Bell and family in their bereavement. There was an attendance of 16…

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Women's Page I No Vice - Regal Parties During Melbourne Cup Carnival Governors Must Do As King Does Military Host—Another Norah Married

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 8

Many Sydney folk are cancelling their visit to the Melbourne Cup carnival because there are to be no Viceregal festivities. They complain bitterly that Sir William Dugan, in following the example of Lord Wakehurst,…

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Show Association Funds Earmarked For Ground Maintenance Fodder Conservation

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 4

Dubbo P.A. and H. Association decided at a meeting on Thursday night to earmark 50 per cent, of rent receipts from…

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Increased Rent For Coursing Club Additional £2 Weekly Show Committee's Decision

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 4

Dubbo P.A. and II. Association on Thursday night adopted a recommendation of the executive and finance committee that the rental…

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Hospital Carnival Successful Opening Night

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 3

The annual carnival in aid of the Wellington District Hospital was commenced on Saturday night last under ideal weather…

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