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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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C.W.A. Younger Set Plans for Show Exhibit

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 4

A meeting of the Dubbo C.W.A. Younger Set on Thursday night decided to arrange its show exhibit as usual, and members should leave their…

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Chrysanthemum Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 2

Wednesday evening next, 7th May, in the Agricultural and Horticultural Hall, there will be on display a fine collection of blooms…

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Agricultural Societies Wellington Show Praised Delegates' Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 4

At a meeting of the Western Group of Agricultural Societies, held in the Agricultural Bureau Hall…

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Special Features Films for Show Week

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 2

The management of the Monarch Theatre has arranged a special programme for show week, the bill being scheduled to run from tonight to…

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Chrysanthemum Show Striking Display at Institute F. Connolly, J. Hewitt Take Many Prizes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 7

A wonderful display of chrysanthemum dominated a collection of autumn blooms at Saturday night's show of the Railway Institute Horticultural Society. The grand champion chrysanthemum of the show…

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Ambulance Carnival

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 7

The carnival in aid of the funds of the District Ambulance concluded on Saturday. The sum of £206/13/4 was raised, which is…

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Methodist Fair at Mendooran

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

The annual Methodist fair and flower show was held at Mendooran on Saturday afternoon. The hall presented an attractive sight…

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Dubbo Show Honors List

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 8

Winners of honors in the respective classes at Dubbo's 68th annual show were:— Cattle.—Shorthorn Breeders' Cup, for…

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News in Brief Work at Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 8

The Red Cross Society reports good patronage at its luncheon and afternoon tea rooms at the show and hopes to have a nice credit balance when…

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Show "Gate" Showed Increase of £139

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

The success of Dubbo's 68th annual show was reflected in the attendance, which, it is estimated, exceeded last year's figures by 1500. The takings for both days totalled £574/14/1…

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Rationed Petrol Has Its Effect on Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 5

Petrol rationing, another reflection of the war, had its effect on the machinery and car exhibits at the Dubbo Show…

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Spectacular Show "Tin Pan Alley" at Monarch

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 8

Stirring with romance, laughter, memories and melodies of a street that makes a nation sing, "Tin Pan Alley," star feature on the Monarch…

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Methodist Flower Show Successful Annual Function Splendid Display of Blooms

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 3

Held in the Australian Hall on Friday and Saturday nights last, the annual Methodist Flower Show proved most…

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Show's Success Due to Woman President's Tribute— Value Of Co-operation

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

Expressing complete gratification nl the success of the show, the president (Mr. L. S. Clark) paid high tribute to the co-operation of very member of the committee, the judges, and all who had participated in staging the…

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Western Centres Narromine Patriotic Committee Strong Executive Appointed Annual Show Dates Fixed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Narromine Patriotic Committee was held in the Town Hall on Monday night. The Mayor (Aid. M. V. Duffy) presided,…

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Non-competitive School Section at Next Gilgandra Show Provision Made for Junior Farmers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

There will be no competitive school section at this year's Gilgandra Show. This decision was reached at Saturday's…

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Show to Be Held on Dates Selected Decision Reached Without Dissent at Saturday's P. and A. Association Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 7

There Was an exceptionally large attendance at the committee meeting of the P. and A. Association on Saturday…

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68th Show a Mirror Of Dubbo And District's Wealth Exhibits Best for Year in Many Sections Display Proves Country's Capacity As Empire Supply Source Patriotic Basis Lauded During Opening—takings Rise [?]139

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

Held on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 68th annual show of the Dubbo Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association was an unbounded success. It was a remarkable reflection of the wealth of an important district—a rich ness which, unfortunately, has yet to be appreciated by a great number within…

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Realistic Show "Foreign Correspondent"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 5

Excitement, romance, and mystery are cunningly blended in "Foreign Correspondent," a gripping show which will start its Dubbo season at the…

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Mogriguy Many Show Prizes Successful Hospital Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 2

It was pleasing to note that many prizes were won by Mogriguy residents in Dubbo show. The Godwin estate was a successful exhibitor in the…

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