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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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Australian Film Banned for General Exhibition Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 1

It was revealed last night that the Australian film, "The Power of Glory", has been banned for general…

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Mendooran Patriotic Show a Wonderful Success. Splendid Exhibits

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 10

The first war-time show, staged in Mendooran on Thursday last, was a magnificent achievement. The weather for…

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"Virginia City" Stirring Show at Monarch

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 4

Errol Flynn and Miriam Hopkins are co-starred in "Virginia City," which makes its Dubbo debut today. The feature will have its initial screening…

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Local Jottings Great Wild West Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 2

Johnny Shields and Van Hourn's Wild West Show will appear in Wellington for one night only on Tuesday next, 1st April, at Bell…

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Western Centres Narromine Show to Be Held Patriotic Funds Will Benefit

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 3

Narromine is to have a show in 1941, as a result of a decision taken by a well-attended meeting of the Show Association Committee. It was decided…

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High Quality Blooms at Institute's Dahlia Show Grand Championship To MR. W. P. Herring MR. W. P. Norman Scores in Open Section

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 4

That keen competition which marks every fixture conducted by the Dubbo Railway Institute Horticultural Society again was evident at the organisation's…

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TRANGIE Patriotic Carnival Will Replace Show Committee Makes Plans For Event in May

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 6

A meeting of the Trangie P.A. & H. Association committee was held at the Imperial Hotel to discuss the programme for a patriotic carnival to be…

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Show Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 8

Owing to the new theatre not being available the Show ball was held in the Mechanics’ Institute. It was originally arranged to hold…

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Show Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 2

Members of the committee of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association are reminded of the meeting to be held in the Memorial…

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Flower Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 6

Dubbo Horticultural Society will conduct a flower show in the Victoria Hall on Saturday afternoon. Stalls will be in charge of members of the District…

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Local Jottings Patriotic Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 2

In answer, to ninny inquiries as I to why the title of "patriotic show" has been affixed to the forthcoming Wellington P. A. and H. Society's…

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Local Successes Coonabarabran Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 5

The annual Coonabarabran Show was hold on Thursday and Friday last, and proved most successful, the various sections…

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Tex Mortons Wild West Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 3

One of the most interesting personalities to visit Wellington, known throughout Australia as the Yodelling Boundary Rider, Tex…

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Wild West Show at Gilgandra

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 2

Johnny Shields and Van Hourn's Wild West Show will appear, in Gilgandra on Saturday night next, 5th April, the location…

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Ambulance Carnival Still Going Strong. Interest Reaching Fever Heat

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 5

Fever heat interest is taking place among the two candidates in the Popular Girl Competition in the Ambulance appeal and…

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Model Fibrolite' Home Will Attract Crowds at Royal Empire Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 5

Modern and beautiful homes are always of interest to people in all walks of life and the truth of this will be adeqyately…

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Show Glass-washers System in Operation Council Wrong, Says Alderman

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 2

Recent statements made by aldermen regarding the need for a glass-washing system in the booth at the Dubbo Showground were totally incorrect, Ald…

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Wellington Patriotic Show Send Along Entries Now Give Support Generally

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 7

The people of Wellington and district by supporting the committee of the Wellington P.A. and H. Society for…

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Model Fibrolite Home Will Attract Crowds At Royal Empire Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 7

Modern and beautiful homes are always of interest to people in all walks of life and the truth of this will be adequately demonstrated by…

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Baradine’s Patriotic Show Excellent Pavilion Exhibits and Good Attendance

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 1

There was a good attendance at the Baradine Show on Tuesday, and the exhibits in the pavilion were excellent, especially those displayed Baradine East and Baradine West. The principal attract[?] was the…

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