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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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Arrangements Proceed For Carnival Week

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 October 1941 · page 2

Arrangements are well in hand for the successful conduct of the Dubbo Christmas Carnival, reported the honorary organiser (Mr. G…

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Police Make Streets Hay for Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 October 1941 · page 2

Talbragar and Macquarie Streets arc gaily decorated with flags and bunting for the District Police Beaufort Bomber race meeting, which is to be…

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News Briefs Railway Flower Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 October 1941 · page 4

Splendid entries are being received for the Railway Institute Horticultural Society's spring flower show to be held in the Institute hall tonight. The…

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Judy Garland Scores in Monarch Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 October 1941 · page 2

Playing her first outright starring role, Judy Garland makes a distinct impression in "Little Nellie Kelly," which will open its Dubbo season at…

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Carnival Committee Cut on Retention Fund-Bigger Charity Benefit

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 October 1941 · page 2

By a majority vote a meeting of the Dublin Christmas Carnival management, committee on Thursday night carried a motion Far till amendment of the percentages that the District. Hospital and District Ambulance are in receive as a result of the week, after a sum is set…

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Methodist Spring Fair Great Success Large Crowd Attends

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 October 1941 · page 4

Crowds attended the Methodist Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening, the occasion being the…

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Next Year's Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 2

If the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association decides to stage its annual show next year the dales will be April 28 und 29. Bathurst will show on April…

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High Quality Blooms At Dubbo Institute Spring Exhibition

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 5

Splendid variety and numerous entries crowded the exhibiting stands at the annual sprint' show of the Dubbo Railway Institute Horticultural Society, held in the Institute Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening…

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Exciting Period Show on Monarch Bill

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 5

As exciting as its great predecessor, "The Son of Monte Cristo," which comes to the Monarch Theatre tomorrow night, offers superlative…

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C.a.p. & A. Association Profit of & 200 From Rodeo and Show

The Western Herald · Friday 31 October 1941 · page 6

A well attended meeting of the Committee of Management was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon…

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Dramatic Crawford Show at Monarch

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 November 1941 · page 4

In probably the finest dramatic role of a splendid career, John Crawford will appeal to Monarch Theatre patrons ac the week-end. She is…

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District Exhibit To Lapse at Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 November 1941 · page 2

While expressing regret, the general committee of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association this week decided that no further district exhibits…

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No Doubt About Show Being Held Says Chief

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 November 1941 · page 2

When a member of the general committee of the Dubbo P.A. & H. Association suggested at a meeting this week that no additional…

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Horticultural Society Monthly Meeting Gladioli Show in December

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 November 1941 · page 11

At the monthly meeting of members of the Wellington Horticultural Society, held in the Agricultural Hall on Friday night, it was decided to hold the gladioli show on Wednesday, December 3rd…

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Flower Show Result £9 Handed to Red Cross

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 November 1941 · page 6

As a result of the flower show conducted by the Wellington Horticultural Society in aid of the Wellington branch of the Red…

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Huge Patriotic Show To Be Held Next Year Benefit for Various Patriotic Funds

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 November 1941 · page 10

At a meeting of the committee of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society, held in the Agricultural…

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Accommodation Bureau As Carnival Service

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

In addition to organising the Dubbo Christmas Carnival, Mr. G. Hunter has established an accommodation bureau at the Talbragar Street office. The bureau will provide a valuable service for those intending to visit Dubbo for the…

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Billy Cart Derby Pun for Carnival Week

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 7

The honorary organiser for the Dubbo Christmas Carnival (Mr. G. Hunter) will propose at the next meeting of the committee of…

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Swimming Dubbo Carnival Date Decision on

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 6

Interest of Dubbo swimmers will centre in the annual meeting at Wellington on Sunday, of the Western District Amateur Swimming Association,…

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Western Swimmer at Tel Aviv F. Hook's Victory In Surf Carnival

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 1

Fred Hook, who is well known to local swimming enthusiasts, and who resided at Wellington and was country…

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