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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1942

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Bourke Swimming Club Successful Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 4

A very successful Carnival was held last Sunday afternoon, when about 200 spectators and swimmers took part in the Bourke Swimming…

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Sydney Sheep Show Abandoned

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 2

By unanimous decision of the Council of the New South Wales Sheep breeders’ Association, which me in Sydney last week, the Sydney…

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Red Cross Dance at Show- Ground To-morrow Night

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 2

A big dance is to be held at the Dubbo Showground Pavilion tomorrow (Saturday) night, in aid of the Air Force, candidate (Miss Joan:…

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Hospital Auxiliary's £124 Carnival Share

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1942 · page 3

The opening meeting for 1942 of the Dubbo District Hospital women's auxiliary held yesterday, was very well attended, and augurs well for the year's…

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Striking Dramatic Show at Monarch

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1942 · page 4

"Hot Spot," claimed to be the most, exciting mystery drama to issue from Hollywood in the current season, will open its Dubbo run at the Monarch…

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Sydney Sheep Show Abandoned

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 2

By unanimous decision of the Council of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association, the Sydney Sheep Show, usually held…

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Mendooran Show Carries on

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 2

The annual Show of the Mendooran P.A. and H. Association will be held on Thursday next, March 12. A full schedule and…

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"Skylark" Bright Show on Monarch Bill

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 3

Claudette Colbert, Ray Milland and Brian Aherne, three great stars in their own right, are together in "Skylark," delightful comedy romance…

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Benefit Picture Show

The Western Herald · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 4

A benefit picture show in aid of the Far West Children's Health Scheme funds will be held in the Wonderland Picture Garden on…

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Baby Show in Victoria Park

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 2

A monster Baby Show in aid of the Air Force Queen in the Red Cross Queen Competition, will .be: held in Victorian park Dubbo, an Saturday…

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Britain’s Critics Free Speech and Fair Play

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 9 March 1942 · page 1

It is typical of the free-speech inheritance of British people that they should direct their challenges at one another in public. No…

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District Ambulance Proposed Amendments to Act Finances Are Fair

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 4

Mr. A. S., Bennett, of Binnaway, informed the Ambulance Committee on Monday night that it was very easy to enrol…

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Dubbo War Savings Show Good Response

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 2

Sales of war savings certificates in Dubbo in the week ended Monday totalled £323. Sales in the previous week established a record, their value…

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Baby Show To-morrow

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 3

The baby show in aid of the Air Force Queen (Miss Joan Walke) to the Red Cross Queen Competition will be held at Victorian Park to-morrow…

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Wellington Show Undecided

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 2

At a largely attended meeting of members, of the Wellington P.A. and H. Society, the president (Mr. J. M. Whiteley) president the question of…

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Nyngan Recent Show Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 4

At the recent Show meeting, Mr, Colin Temple expressed the opinion that the meeting was hot properly convened and. was unconstitutional…

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Baby Show Successful Red Cross Function

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 3

A collection of beautiful babies that would tie hard to equal anywhere, was ton exhibition at the Red Cross Baby Show held in…

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Judges Have Hard Job At Dubbo Baby Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 4

Joy Sparks was awarded a prize as champion baby at a baby show conducted in Victoria Park, Dubbo, on Saturday afternoon. The show was…

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Mendooran Show a Great Success Profit of £150

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 9

The Mendooran Show was held on Thursday last in fine weather. The Committee is to be commended for carrying on…

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Wool Exhibition for Red Cross Funds

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 3

Although no Dubbo Show will be held this year, the P.A. and H. Association will still do its bit to aid patriotic funds, as it did…

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