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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1943

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Antrim Shorthorns for Sydney Exhibition and Sales Mr. E. L. Killen's Display

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 April 1943 · page 13

Antrim beef Shorthorn studs, horned and poll, are recognised as occupying a high place amongst Australia's…

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Show Carnival Committee Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 April 1943 · page 2

The committee of the Eastern Monday Show Carnival, which met on Saturday night last, report that everything is…

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Show Carnival Closing of Entries

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1943 · page 3

All intending competitor at the Wellington P. A. and H. Society's Monster Show Carnival, which…

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April Fair Successful Annual Function

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 15 April 1943 · page 3

Although entries were fewer, there was a nice display of flowers at the annual C.W.A. April Fair held in…

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Soldier Artists' Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1943 · page 6

A complete military concert, produced and directed by artists from a western military camp, will be staged at the Monarch Theatre on Sunday…

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Stud Cattle Show a 1st and Junior Reserve Ghampion To E. L. Killen's Antrim Stud

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1943 · page 3

The United Stud Beef Cattle Breeders' Association show exhibits did' hot reach the highest standards of Royal…

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Parkes Show To Be Held Parkes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1943 · page 4

Parkes PA and H Association has decided to held its annual show as usual. It will take place on August 24 and 25 although the Federal…

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Show Carnival Final Preparations

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 April 1943 · page 2

Final preparations are now being made in connection with the big show carnival, to be held on Easter Monday, at…

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Laughton's "Hunchback" Outstanding Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1943 · page 5

One of the finest screen spectacles ever to emerge from Hollywood. "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," will open its Dubbo season at the Roxy Theatre…

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Show Carnival to Be Held Next Wednesday Instead of Easter

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 April 1943 · page 4

Due to National Security Regulations issued during the week, which prohibits any organised sport being…

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"Twin Beds" Fine Show for Roxy Season

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1943 · page 4

A notable comedy cast, headed by such luminaries as Joan Bennett, George Brent, Mischa Aner mid Una Merkel, was employed for the production of "Twin Beds," which will head…

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A Decent Show The Planting of a Gipsy. Funeral Costs £400

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 April 1943 · page 4

At Hobart recently the burial of the patriarch of a gipsy tribe aroused public Interest by elaborateness of the…

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Bowls Carnival E. Gordon Retains Title In Singles Play: Wellington Pair Again

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1943 · page 4

Playing bowls of high quality, E. Gordon (Dubbo) retained the Far Western District Bowling Association's singles championship in the annual carnival at the Dubbo greens on Good Friday…

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Exhibition of Horses

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 April 1943 · page 1

The general opinion of men who have visited most western and other shows in this State, and men who have judged at…

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Chrysanthemum Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 April 1943 · page 3

On Wednesday night next, 5th May, the Bureau Hall, Cameron Park, should be the centre of attraction, it being the hall in which…

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Bourke P. & A. Association Carnival on May 19 & 20

The Western Herald · Friday 30 April 1943 · page 6

Elsewhere in this issue appears the amended full programme for the forthcoming Carnival and Sports on Wednesday and…

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Hospital and Ambulance To Stage Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 May 1943 · page 2

A combined meeting of the Dubbo Ambulance Citizen's Committee and District Hospital women's auxiliary, held on Thursday night, completed…

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Magnificent War Show Is "Next of Kin"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 May 1943 · page 2

"If you can't take it, don't see it!" is the advice which the producers of "Next of Kin" have given the general public. It is good advice, but it is…

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Wellington Show Carnival Finalising Matters

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 May 1943 · page 5

The following are the results of the children's running events, field during the carnival. They…

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Methodist Flower Show Financial Result an All Time Record Organisers Expect to Clear £241

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 6 May 1943 · page 1

The Australian Hall was the scene of much activity on Friday and Saturday nights last, When the Methodists of…

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