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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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Christmas Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 30 August 1941 · page 3

Dubbo Christmas Carnival management committee will meet at Enderby's Cafe at 8.30 on Monday night, and because of the important nature of…

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Sheep Show Plan Pleases But Time Inopportune

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 30 August 1941 · page 4

At its meeting last night the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association agreed that the conduct of an annual sheep show at Dubbo would be a wise step, but the time, in view of the international situation, was inopportune…

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Telephone Linesmen Show Skill In First Aid Display

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 30 August 1941 · page 4

Safety first methods are now compulsory in the Postal Department, and yesterday members of the lines staff were required to give…

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Show Chief Mr. L. S. Clark Elected For 12th Term

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 30 August 1941 · page 4

Mr. L. S. Clark was re-elected unopposed as president, for his 12th term, at last night's meeting of the Dubbo P.A. and…

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Show Sequence Change Opposed By Committee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 2

A proposal to change Hit sentience of the Dublin Show so that it would be held late in May or early in June, was rejected at Friday's meeting of the Dubbo P.A. and II. Association. In reply to a question the chairman (Mr. L. S. Clark) said…

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Scot Hogmanay Features Dubbo Christmas Carnival Programme Accepted For December Week Queen Competition

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

A genuine Scottish flavor will be imparted to the Dubbo Christmas carnival, to become one of the highlights of the week of attractions to be staged from December 26 to January 1 inclusive…

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CUMNOCK P.A. AND H. Society Annual Meeting Mr. John Sherringham Elected President

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 4

A well attended meeting of the Cununock P.A. and H. Association was held on Saturday last. The principal object of the meeting…

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"One Night in Lisbon" Fine Monarch Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 6

Fred MacMurray and Madeleine Carroll, together for the first time, make a successful appearance in "One Night in Lisbon," which will open its…

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Sports Profit £420 Champion Sheep Gular Breeder's Success At Parkes Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 1

The outstanding exhibitor of British Breeds in the sheep section at the recent Parkos Show was Mr. G. J. Austin,…

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Harold Raymond's Variety Show

The Western Herald · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 5

Once again we are to receive a visit of Harold Raymond's Variety Show, which is always a popular Company with Bourke audiences…

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C.a.p. & A. Association Rodeo and Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 4

A meeting of the Committee of the Central Australian Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held at the Council…

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Woman's Seven Ages Novel Theme of Fair

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 September 1941 · page 2

The seven ages of woman is the theme adopted by the C.W.A. Younger Sot for its fete to be held in November. These are the baby, toddler, school…

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"One Night in Lisbon" Dramatic War Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 September 1941 · page 2

In their first co-starring vehicle, Fred MacMurray and Madeleine Carroll will appear in "One Night in Lisbon" at the Monarch Theatre today. The show…

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Will Not Show Record

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly the Premier (MR. McKell) refused to have produced a dossier, if any were held by the Police Department, concerning…

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Local Prize Winners at Narromine Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 8

Mr. George Paul met with outstanding success at the Narromine show yesterday with his hack, which won four…

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Women's Auxiliary Will Work For Success Of Christmas Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 8

A women's auxiliary to work in conjunction with the Dubbo Christmas Carnival management committee was formed at a meeting at the Digger's rooms in Talbragar Street on Tuesday night…

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Wheat Prospects Fair to Poor Crops at Critical Stage Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 1

After analysing reports from 350 centres, the Director of Marketings Mr. Watson, states that wheat…

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Fair Rents Court Gilgandra Case Settled by Consent Reduction Of 30/- Per Week

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 2

A case that would have involved lengthy evidence was set down for hearing in the Fair Rents Court at…

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Pigeons at Cowra Show E. A. Vincent & Son's Success

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 6

Messrs. E. A. Vincent and Son, the well known Wellington, pigeon breeders and fanciers sent a number of birds…

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Enthusiastic Bowlers Show Ground Site Selected Coolah’s Generous Offer

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 3

The members of the newly-formed Bowling Club are very keen on getting under way, and at a meeting on Friday night it was decided, if the Showground Trust is agreeable, to commence its programme as soon as possible…

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