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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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Cumnock Show Garnival Bill Wonderful Success Patriotic Funds Benefit

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 4

The ball, which was held last Wednesday night, April 2, following the show carnival, was an outstanding success. The "Younger Set," who…

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Mumbil Success of Mr. Killen at Empire Show High Prices Realised

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 4

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Killen, of Pine Park, Mumbil, on their successful exhibition of stud cattle at the Royal Empire…

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Lead by Secretary Reduction of Show Expenditure Mr. Gordon Christie's Twenty-eight Term

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 1

Mr. Gordon Christie wag elect ed secretary to the Gilgandra P. and A. Association at Saturday a meeting for the 28th…

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Easter Monday Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 4

Everything points to the Easter Monday Carnival and Sports being well attended and enjoyable for all who come along to see the varied…

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CYCLING Dubbo Men Win Heats At Narrandera Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1941 · page 4

Ted Larcomge and Max Morris, both off 140 yards, won their heats in the Narrandera Wheel Race yesterday, but were unplaced in the final…

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Moving Story Monarch Drama—Nazi Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1941 · page 2

"Till We Meet Again," co-starring Merle Oberon and George Brent, will make its Dubbo debut at the Monarch Theatre tomorrow evening, and run…

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School Inspection Plans for Show Exhibit Ball and Play Night Coming

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1941 · page 3

The annual inspection of schools has been carried out at the Dubbo Public School by the district inspector (Mr. A. H. Jacobs, B.A.) who already has…

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BOWLS R. Locke Wins Far West Title For Second Year In Row E. Gordon Down by Point at Dubbo E. R. Hawke Takes Easier Singles At Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1941 · page 3

Veteran E. R. Hawke displayed remarkably fine form to win the final of the singles at the Easter tournament of the Dubbo Bowling Club at the week-end. He beat G. Hawkins, a visitor from Melbourne…

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Show Schedules Required

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 2

"Would anyone in possession of a show schedule, not requiring same, kindly return it to the show secretary, Mr. J. W. Price, immediately…

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Success at Royal Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 6

Mr. Tom Bradley, who returned to Coonabarabran on Wednesday, was successful in several classes In the doe section at the Royal Show…

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Showground Sewerage Not Before Exhibition Plans Now Being Prepared

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 5

It will be quite impossible for the Dubbo showground to he connected with the sewerage system before the 1941 show, to be held on May…

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Lover-nut Handicap Tournament Wins. Preparations for Annual Carnival

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 7

The Railway Tennis Club’s annual tournament will take place on Sunday next, and it is anticipated that there will be…

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Win for the West District Exhibit at Sydney Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 3

The Western District exhibit at the Royal Empire Show won the district exhibit, having a margin of 19 points…

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Wellington's Patriotic Show Drawing Very Close Closing of Entries

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 6

The date of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society's annual exhibition is now drawing very close. It is to…

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Burrendong Success of Mr. Killen at Royal Show High Prices Realised

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 4

Visitors to the village for Easter holidays were: Mr. J. Bloomfield and son Barry, of Chatswood; Mr. and Mrs. W. Lee and family, and Mr. M…

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Show Exhibits School Entries Close Tonight

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

Nominations for exhibits in the school section for the Dubbo Show, to be held on May 6 and 7. close at 6 o'clock tonight…

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'High Sierra" Thrills Dramatic Show At Monarch

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

"High Sierra," which opens at the Monarch today at 2 p.m., brings with it all the thrills, suspense, and dramatic action which could be provided…

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Dubbo Racks Good Entries Expected For Gold Cup Show Meeting to Be Held Next Month

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

Dubbo Racing Club secretary (Mr. K. N. Wilkins) is confident that a large entry will be received for the Gold Cup meeting to be…

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Show Schedules Required

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 4

Would anyone in possession of a show schedule, not requiring same, kindly return it to the show secretary, Mr. J. W. Price, immediately…

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New Cup for Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 2

Another fine cup has been presented for competition at the forthcoming Wellington Patriotic Show. Mr. R. A. Brown, local agent for…

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