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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Narromine Girls Win Hec. King Life Saving Cup. Successful Swimming Carnival. Excellent Diving Displays

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 2

A team of Narromine girls won the Hec. King Life Saving Cup, at the Narromine Swimming Club's carnival, on Sunday night, defeating the Parkes men's team by one point. This event was judged by Mr. H. Walker, Secretary of the Royal…

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Mendooran News P.A. AND H. ASSOCIATION

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 6

A committee meeting of the Mendooran P.A. and H. Association was held in the public hall on Saturday afternoon, Mr. O. R. Gavin…

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Swimming Carnival Club to Have Use of Baths on New Year's Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 2

As a result of a recommendation from the Parks and Baths Committee, Council on Tuesday night decided to allow Dubbo…

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Canberra Has Its Slums Blot on a Fair City Government Policy Strongly Criticised Necessity for Erection of New Houses

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 8

At the instigation of Dr. L. W. Nott, a special meeting of the Canberra Advisory Council was held on Monday to discuss the shortage of houses and the existence of slum areas in the Federal Capital area. Dr. Nott is a…

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Swimming Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 5

Preparations are well in hand for the Swimming Carnival on Sunday next, and success is assured. Quite a contingent of…

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School Swimming Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

As part of the campaign of self-help of the pupils and teachers of the Wellington High School to raise funds for the purchase of necessary…

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Show Schedules Now Available

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 3

The Wellington P. A. and H. Society's 63rd annual show is to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, 2nd and 3rd May,…

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Ambulance Carnival Starts on 11th March

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

The Ambulance carnival, which commences on Saturday, 11th March next, and continues to Saturday, 25th March, promises to be the…

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High School Swimming Carnival This

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 3

This carnival promises to be one of the most entertaining aquatic events held in Wellington for many years…

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Eric Campbell to Show Cause Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 1

Eric Campbell, well-known solicitor and Sydney business man, appeared before the Full Court to-day to show cause why he…

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Destructive Fire at Yeoval Picture Show and Garage Destroyed £4,000 Damage

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

Word was received in town on Thursday afternoon that the town of Yeoval had experienced one of the worst…

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Eric Campbell Was Mysterious "Mr. X." Called On to Show Cause Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 2

In the Equity Court yesterday, Eric Campbell, well-known solicitor, was called on to show cause why he should not be struck off…

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Swimming Carnival Postponed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

Owing to the weather conditions the swimming carnival which was to have been held yesterday by the pupils of the Wellington Public…

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Auction of Show Booths

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 12

The publican's booth rights for the Coonabarabran, Baradine and Binnaway shows were sold by auction at the office of Mr. H. C…

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Ambulance Carnival Starts on Saturday Week

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 5

The Ambulance carnival, which commences on Saturday, 11th March, and continues to Saturday, 25th March promises to be…

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Show Association No Man's Land Bridge and Drain At Show Ground Action Taken

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 5

According to a statement at a meeting of the committee of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association on Tuesday night, the bridge over the…

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Mendooran Flower Show Methodist Church's Effort a Splendid Success

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 4

The fifth annual effort in conection with the Mendooran Methodist Church was held at Mendooran on Saturday afternoon, and was a huge success. For some weeks past, the…

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Williams Family Has 12 Members in Show Association—Oldest and Youngest

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

Dubbo P.A. and H. Association has no more enthusiastic or practical supporter than Mr. Tom Williams, senr., of Rawsonville. Although he is a life member, this year he has given a donation of £2'2/- to the…

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Show Association Determined Drive For New Members District To Be Zoned and Canvassed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 5

The committee of the Dubbo P. A. and H. Association has decided to make a determined drive for new members. As a result of a…

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The Forthcoming Show P. & A. Committee Getting Busy Sheep Shearing and Wood-chopping Contests

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 1

On Monday night there was an attendance of over thirty members at the meeting of the Coonabarabran P. and A. Association. Mr. L. J. Falles was in the chair. The opening discussion…

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