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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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"Back Street" Fine Show at Monarch

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

Fannie Hurst's revealing story, "Back Street" has lost nothing in its translation by Universal pictures to the sound screen, a fact which the…

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The Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 July 1941 · page 2

The Secretary of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association, Mr. G. Christie, advises that he is receiving enquiries from many centres…

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Concerted Effort Sports Urged For Big Carnival Claimed Full Week Would Be Toolong Approach to Hospital To Supply Organiser

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 July 1941 · page 4

Speakers at a meeting of the Dubbo Christmas Carnival management committee on Tuesday night voiced the opinion that the committee should concentrate on a two-days sporting programme, rather than one…

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"Flight Command" Is a Show of Quality

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 July 1941 · page 5

An interesting and unusual story lies behind "Flight Command," which tops the week-end programme of the Monarch Theatre, Dubbo. The story…

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Aid for War Funds From Annual Show Committee Holds Final Meeting For Year

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 July 1941 · page 2

The direct and indirect efforts of the Dubbo Show Association were responsible in raising a considerable sum for war funds as the result of the 1941 show. This fact was reported to Thursday's meeting of the…

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Show Chief Seeks Explanation on Envelope Sales Asks Mayor To Clear Up Doubt About Result

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 July 1941 · page 4

According to the president of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association (Mr. L. S. Clark), there is an urgent need for the Mayor of Dubbo (Ald. E. B. Serisier), as president of the Patriotic and War Fund, who, he says…

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Mendooran Carnival Big Patriotic Day Military Display To Aid War Funds

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 July 1941 · page 11

The town and district of Mendooran are staging a big carnival day on August 20, in aid of patriotic funds. At…

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Mayor Replies to Show Chief Chief on Envelope Sales Suggests Home-cleaning In Open Letter

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 3

"The Liberal" on Saturday published portion of a letter from Mr. L. S. Clark, president of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association, which he had forwarded to the secretary for consideration by the final meeting of the committee, before the annual meeting…

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Our Show Successful Exhibition Anticipated Sheep Entries Will Be Outstanding

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 24 July 1941 · page 1

At a meeting of the committee of the P. and A. Association, held on Saturday afternoon last, the opinion was…

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Will There Be a Show?

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 July 1941 · page 10

Owing to the different opinions expressed relative to the advisability of holding a Show at Coonabarabran in 1942, we understand…

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"No No Nanette" Is Catchy Monarch Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 July 1941 · page 7

One of the most appealing and lighthearted musical comedies ever to come to the sound screen. "No, No Nanette," made its Dubbo debut at the…

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Solicitor Says Fair Trial Depends On Venue Of Hearing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 July 1941 · page 3

A request that a junior railway porter, Cecil John Harvey (19), should he remanded to Brewarrina police court on a charge of embezzling 9/11, the property of the Railway Commissioner, was rejected by Mr. R. G…

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Show Sales

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 2

Messrs. Christie Bros. advertise the auction sale of merino rams and one Shorthorn bull, on the Shew Ground on the second…

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Show Entries

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 5

A general reminder is given that entries for Gilgandra's annual Show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, 12th and 13th…

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Carnival Plan Delayed Pending Arrival of Organiser

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 2

Until the arrival in Dubbo of a man who has been offered a position as organised for the District Hospital, no progress can be made…

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Splendid Hepburn Show on Monarch Bill

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 5

Three great stars, Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart are an outstanding reason for the success of "The Philadelphia…

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Show Sheep Tagged at Bullaway and Caledonia Outstanding Young Rams

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 9

Sheep from the Merino Sheep Studs at Bullaway and Caledonia, also two sheep belonging to Mr. Catha Keeping,…

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Bulla way’s Show Successes WINS 447 Ribbons in Merino Stud Sections

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 2

Summing up the success of the Bullaway Merino Stud at the 1941 Shows, it is found that this Stud was represented…

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Three-star Cast Makes Fine Monarch Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 August 1941 · page 2

Gary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, or James Stewart singly could be relied upon to make an outstanding picture, but nut them together and a really…

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Show Chief Replies to Mayor of Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1941 · page 4

Following an open letter from the Mayor of Dubbo (Ald. E. B. Scrisier) to the president of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association (Mr. L. S. Clark), the latter has replied on the matter of the sale of "lucky envelopes" at the Show…

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