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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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Sydney Sheep Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 June 1941 · page 6

Mr. w. H. Mather, Wool., and Sheep Specialist, Sydney, writes:— “At the Sydney Annual Sheep Show just ended,” noticed four…

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Christmas Carnival Supported by Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1941 · page 5

Dubbo Chamber of Commerce intends intends to make the proposed Christmas carnival an effort by the people of Dubbo, with the…

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Agricultural Horticultural Society Farewell to Mr. & Mrs. Frost

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 June 1941 · page 2

Members of the Wellington Horticultural Society combined with members of the Wellington Agricultural Bureau in a…

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Success at Sheep Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 June 1941 · page 5

At the recent sheep show, held in Sydney, the name of Buckinbah Estate, Yeoval, was well to the fore among…

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Show Prize Winners

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 July 1941 · page 2

Many prize winners at the recent Wellington show have, so far, failed to collect their prizes. The secretary, Mr. J. W. Price, has advised…

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Christmas Carnival Proposal Gains Support Special Chamber of Commerce Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 July 1941 · page 5

If the representatives who have been appointed attend Monday night's special meeting of the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce, to consider the proposal of "The Liberal" that Dubbo should hold an annual Christmas…

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News in Brief Christmas Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 July 1941 · page 2

A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, to be attended by delegates torn sporting and public bodies will be held at the Victoria Hall on Monday…

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Arthurville Colds Prevalent Fair Weather With Frosts and Showers

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 July 1941 · page 10

The friends and relations of Mrs. A. Knowles will be pleased to learn that she ras returned home from hospital and is doing well…

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Four-star Show Monarch's "Road to Frisco"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 4

Romance, adventure, and a particularly strong cast are the oustanding features of "The Road to 'Frisco," which will open its Dubbo season of…

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Christmas Carnival Plan Appeals To Big Meeting Sporting Bodies in Support of Move Strong Committee Will Discuss Next Week

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 5

The most representative meeting known in Dubbo in years decided last night in favor of the conduct of the Dubbo Christmas Carnival. Several suggestions were made regarding…

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Show Secretary to Carry on Temporarily Indecision Regarding Exhibition

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 1

The President of the Coonabarabran P. and A. Association (Mr. R. E. C. Young) told the annual meeting on Friday…

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Show Group Delegates

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 9

The president (Mr. R. E. C. Young) and Secretary (Mr. L. J. Fa[?]es) were appointed delegates on Friday night to represent the…

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Old Show Ribbons

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 9

The Secretary of the P. and A. Association (Mr. L. J. Failes) told a meeting on Friday night that Mrs. Crago had seen a rug made of…

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Splendid Musical Fine Show Coming To Monarch

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 4

An extravagant musical production, "Down Argentine Way," has been, booked by the management of the Monarch Theatre, Dubbo, for…

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Table Tennis Showground Defeats Methodists Ladies Show Form

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 12

The first ladies' table tennis match to be played in Wellington took place at the home of Mr. J. Manders, on the…

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Debenture Holders to Receive Dividend Show Society Honouring Obligations

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 2

The P. and A. Association on Friday night decided to pay some of the interest due to debenture holders…

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Lessons Of Show Days Stewards Express Opinions Profiting by Past Experience

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 7

The mistakes of 1941 will not occur again if the reports of the stewards at the last show, as submitted to the annual meeting of the Coonabarabran P. and A. Association on Friday night, are put into effect…

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Council Will Try To Gain Control Of Lighting Supply Deputation to Meet Minister Tomorrow Act Amendment Urged To Enable Fair Purchase

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 4

To urge upon the Minister for Local Government the need for an amendment to the Local Government Act in its relation to franchises governing the supply of electricity and gas, a deputation representing the Dubbo…

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Carnival Plan Pleases Hospital Board

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1941 · page 1

"It is encouraging to see that a body like the Chamber of Commerce is keeping the hospital and ambulance in mind," said Mr. M…

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Ask Businesspeople To Guarantee Christmas Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1941 · page 6

When the Dubbo Christmas Carnival committee meets tonight, it will have before it, as a recommendation from the Chamber of Commerce, a suggestion that businesspeople be approached and each asked to guarantee…

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