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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1944

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Afternoon Fair Appreciated

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 7

An afternoon fair conducted by the members of the physical culture class in the AIF hall on Saturday afternoon, in aid of the funds…

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Mungery Carnival Returns Just Under £1000 Distributions Announced

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Mungery Patriotic Committee the [?] that the [?] proceeds from the…

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Talented Show by Merrymakers Baby Centre Funds Helped

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1944 · page 4

The Merrymakers' Tenth Revue, at the Royal Theatre, Dubbo, last night, will go down in history as a performance of outstanding merit. Great credit is due to the producer, Mrs. Kep Wilkins, and to all who contributed to the success of the…

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Church of England Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 7

The Church of England Christmas fair will be held in the parish hall on Wednesday next, 29th inst., commencing…

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"Nothing But the Truth" a Good Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 1

Those residents of Narromine and district who have booked their seats at the town hall either to-night or tomorrow night for the…

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Weather Defers Resumption Carnival Committees Active

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 3

Mainly owing to the absence of rain -and to the continued hot weather, it will not he wise to resume play on Saturday next, as anticipated…

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Shire Candidates Tell Their Policy to the Electors Successful Innovation at Saturday's Narromine F.S.A. MEETING Fair Deal to Ratepayers is Basis of All Policies

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 2

Answering the invitation of the Narromine branch of the Fanners tod Settlers' Association, four candidates for Local Government honors at the Timbrebongie shire elections, were present at Saturday's meeting for the purpose of giving their…

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Christmas Fair Church of England Effort

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 5

As a result of the Christmas fair, which was held in St. John's Parish Hall on Wednesday last, it is…

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Champions To Swim In Enderby Cup Carnival At Dubbo Next Week

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 4

Exhibition swimmers from Sydney 21d champion divers, as well as many noted Western swimmers, will take part in the annual Enderby Cup…

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Swimming Primary School Carnival

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 4

Pupils of the primary department of the Gilgandra Intermediate High School participated in a swimming…

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Narromine Grand Patriotic Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 5

Arrangements are well in hand for the grand patriotic carnival to be held in the Town Hall on Saturday next. Several stalls will be in evidence in…

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Art Exhibition At Inermediate High Scool

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 3

The pupil of Miss. Kenny's Sketch Club at the Intermediate High School held a show of their work to a most appreciative…

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Local and General Xmas. Carnival in Park

The Western Herald · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 4

The Xmas. Carnival organised by the Hospital Auxiliary will be held in the Bourke Park on Thursday evening next. There promises, to…

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Successful Parents Afternoon Splendid Exhibition Of Work

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 December 1944 · page 1

On Thursday last parents and friends of the children in the primary school saw a display of work, revealing…

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Enderby Cup Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 1

The annual Enderby Cup Swimming Carnival, conducted by the Dubbo Amateur Swimimng Club, wil] commence at 7 p.m. tomorrow night…

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Catholic Carnival Queen Competition Raises £1502

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 6

The Catholic carnival concluded in the Royal Theatre last night with the ceremony of crowning of the successful queen, and a dance, which…

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Trangie Variety Show Large Attendance

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 4

The Trangie memorial hall has never been to packed as it was for the variety show on Thursday night show close to see people, many of…

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TRANGIE P.A. AND H. ASSN. No Show or Patriotic Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 December 1944 · page 3

The Trangie PA and H Association will not held either a show [?] a [?] during [?] decided at the [?]…

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Pa & H Society Carnival Nets £286

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 December 1944 · page 2

The Spring Carnival of the Dubbo P. A. and H. Society Was an outstanding success, and resulted in a net profit of £286 being declared. This report was welcomed at a meeting of the association…

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Proposed Combined Sports Area and Show Ground Scheme: Show Association Ready To Give Its Full Support

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 December 1944 · page 6

The Committee of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association, on Saturday, decided that the executive and finance committee should give consideration to, and report on, the suggestion that the Dubbo Show Ground be converted into a show and…

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