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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

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C.A.P. and A. Association. Carnival and Rodeo in October

The Western Herald · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 7

The general meeting of persons interested in the above Association was held at the Wonderland Picture Theatre on Saturday…

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Too Few Members Dubbo Show Society Mr. C. T. H. Graham's Challenge

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 July 1940 · page 6

The president (Mr. L. S. Clark), at a meeting of the Dublin P.A. & H. Association last night, referred to the paucity of members in the…

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Show As Usual Recommendation To New Committee Decision of P.A. & H.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 July 1940 · page 6

Dubbo P. A. & H. Association, at a meeting last night, by unanimous vote, decided to direct the incoming committee that the annual…

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The Theatres Pet of the "Pugs" Feminine Lead in Dubbo Show, "Kid Nightingale,"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 July 1940 · page 4

Jane Wyman started being a favorite of the fistic elan while filming "The Kid from Kokemo," in which she played opposite Wnyne Morris. Then she…

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Yeoval P a and H Association Annual Meeting Life Memberships Conferred

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 5

The annual general meeting of the above Association was held pn Wednesday night, 24th instant, and in…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 2

Readers are reminded that the annual Presbyterinn Flower Show will be held on 11th and 12th October. Schedules will be…

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Your Show Entries

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 2

Intending Show patrons an[?] reminded that entries close on Saturday next…

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Hockey Carnival Orange Wins Two Cups

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 6

Orange men and women players provided to be outstanding at a hockey carnival conducted by the Dubbo Hockey Association on Sunday. Orange won…

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Cumnock Early Crops Holding Out Late Crops Show Patchy Germination

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 4

The continued dry weather is causing concern to both fawners and graziers. While the early sown crops ale holding out well…

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Correspondence John Gould—the Bird Man Exhibit To Be Staged At Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 6

Sir,—Since there is to be an exhibit in this year's. Show of the work of the Gould League branches in local schools—the first…

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Black Fleece Competition Gilgandra Show Prize, One Guinea Fleeces become Property of Red Cross Society

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 5

IN TEE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES.— Probate Jurisdiction. In the Will of RAIYFORD WILLIAM…

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R.A. Show Abandoned. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Society announced that there will be no Royal Easter Show in Sydney next year, as the Showground is needed…

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Rugby League Football Brilliant Exhibition by Home Side Culkin Brothel's Shine

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 3

Grand football was turned on by the home team in their match against Gilgandra at the Wellington show…

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Want Show To Be Held State Ministers Exhibition on Small Scale Suggested Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 1

State Cabinet Ministers to-day expressed the view that if it was possible, the Royal Show should be held as usual next year. The…

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Exciting Story "Slightly Honorable" Fine Monarch Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 5

An imposing fine-up of stellar names heads the cast of Waller Wanger's "Slightly Honorable," a streamlined, modern-day story which…

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Country Show Societies Should Carry On.war Defence Effort

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 9

The N.S.W. Council of Agricultural Associations has forwarded following circular letter to ah country show secretaries:—…

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Our Show Next Week's Big Attraction Various Sections Have Been Well Supported

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 2

The rain of the past week has made conditions ideal for Gilgandra's annual Show to be held on Tuesday and…

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Australians in Action in Raid No Casualties in Show At Haifa Gaza

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 1

"Australian troops went into action during the Haifa air raid yesterday. They suffered no casualties." said an official…

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Monarch Theatre "Victor Herbert" Musical Show Scores

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 August 1940 · page 2

A cast headed by such celebrities as Allan Jones, Mary Martin and Walter Connolly, 28 of the unforgettable melodies written by Victor Herbert, and a…

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Street Warns Against News Leakages Some Firms Blamed Vital Information In Show Catalogues Canberra, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 August 1940 · page 1

The Minister for the Army (Brigadier Street) to-day warned Australian firms to be on their guard against giving away useful, and sometimes, vital…

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