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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1944

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Patriotic Swimming Carnival

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 2

Proceeds from the patriotic swimming carnival to be held in Gilgandra on Monday, January 31., will be devoted to support…

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Yeoval News P a & H Society Meeting of Members Making Arrangements for Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 January 1944 · page 10

A meeting of the Yeoval P. A. & H. Society was held in the Red Cross rooms on Saturday, 15th inst, at 8…

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Bourke Swimming Club Carnival on Sunday, Jan. 30

The Western Herald · Friday 21 January 1944 · page 1

The Bourke Swimming Club holding a swimming carnival on Sunday, January 30th, and the programme has been issued…

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Controlling Authority Grants Light for District Ambulance Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 January 1944 · page 4

The Commonwealth Controller of Electricity Supply has approved an application of the Dubbo District Ambulance Citizens' Committee for lighting to enable the conduct of an open air carnival for a fortnight at Dubbo towards the end of…

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Wellington P. A. & H. Society. Another One Day Show Carnival to Be Held During April

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 January 1944 · page 6

The decision of members of the local P. A. and H. Society last year to hold a one day show carnival turned out trumps, as the carnival proved a great success, both financially and a good day's exhibition. There were many…

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Parramatta Young Bird Show Every Bird Carded E. Willock and G. Coady Share Honors

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 January 1944 · page 5

The entries, that were despatched by two members of the Wellington Bantam Club namely Messrs. E. Willock and…

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"Crash Dive" at Roxy Stirring Navy Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1944 · page 5

One of the most thrilling Navy shows over filmed, "Crash Dive," a stirring technicolor production, will open its Dubbo season at the Roxy…

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Special Events at Monday's Swimming Carnival Championships For Local Swimmers

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 January 1944 · page 2

At the committee meeting of the Gilgandra Swimming Club on Tuesday night Mr. P. Foran created enthusiasm…

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Load and General. Swimming Club Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 28 January 1944 · page 6

A final reminder is given swimming enthusiasts that the grand carnival will he held on Sunday afternoon and night at the…

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Swimming Carnival Proposed for Feb. 12

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1944 · page 4

Dubbo District Ambulance which was in the course of making arrangements for a big swimming carnival and mannequin parade in association…

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Plans for Big Carnival Completed by Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1944 · page 4

The Dubbo ambulance station meeting room was crowded to its capacity on Wednesday night, and marked enthusiasm was shown by the number of townsmen co-operating with the Ambulance Citizens' Committee in the conduct of what…

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Toymaking Inquiries to Show All Needs

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1944 · page 5

Minister for War Organisation of Industry Dedman, whose department now controls the manufacture of children's toys, has informed Mr…

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Council Amends Dales For Ambulance Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 5

Dubbo Council has approved an application of the District Ambulance Citizens' Committee for use of the oval area from February 18 to…

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Swimming Match Event To Brighten Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 6

Arising from an argument on the merits of their respective abilities in the water four wellknown Dubbo men will be seen in action at the…

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Swimming Carnival for Sports Girl Quest Succesful Function Attracts Many Visitors

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 3

Held at the Gilgandra Swimming Pool on Monday afternoon the fifth annual carnival of Gilgandra…

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Recent Louth Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 4

The balance sheet of the recent carnival at Louth on 15th January shows that the profit was £85/4/0, which amount will be divided…

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Ambulance Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 4

The annual carnival in aid of the Wellington District Ambulance will be held in the old spot in Swift Street, commencing on 26th…

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Record Carnival Fair Friday Night Next

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 1

With only a week to go before the biggest carnival in the history of Dubbo is staged at the oval, commencing on Friday night next, the Dubbo…

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Aquatic Carnival At Olympic Pool Tonight

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 3

A big combined swimming carnival and mannequin parade with a £5 a side wager brace relay event as one of the many attractions will take…

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NARROMINE 1944 Show Proposed By PA & H Committee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 4

Decision was taken at the annual meeting of the Narromine Show Association to hold a general meeting of members next Saturday to…

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