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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1944

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A.I.F Memorial School of Arts Carnival Excellent Results Received

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 28 July 1944 · page 6

The carnival in the southern Cross hall on Saturday night was very successful. The box ball, wheel and various statics all appeared to do good…

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Tale of Heydrich's End in Fine Monarch Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1944 · page 6

Described as the true story of the man and woman who killed Heinrich Heydrich, notorious Nazi slaughterer. "Hangmen Also Die," Monarch…

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Show Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 1

A meeting of the Committee of the Bourke Pastoral and Agricultural Association will be held at the Council Chambers on Saturday…

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Proposed Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 3

The prospets of holding a 1945 agricultural show at Coonabarabran are considered favour able by many members of the…

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The Show Next Week's Patriotic Effort

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 2

The second "War-Time Show" of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association will be held on Wednesday next and the proceeds will be divided equally between the town and district candidates in the Victory Girl…

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Show Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 4

Owing to the rain the meeting called for Saturday the 12th has been postponed till Saturday the 19th. This will allow…

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Local and General Nyngan Show Abandoned

The Western Herald · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 4

The Nyngan P. & A. Association annual show which was advertised to take place in September, has been abandoned…

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Ballimore Carnival and Ball Arrangements Made

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 6

There was a good attendance at the meeting held recently, when arrangements were made to hold a carnival in October…

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Flying Bombs Exhibition in Australia Canberra

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 1

The High Commissioner in Australia has arranged with the British Government to have German flying bombs…

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Successful Show Fine Weather Brings Large Attendance to War Time One Day Exhibition Pavilion Display Impresses Sheep Section Just As Good As Ever

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 2

Meld in perfect weather on Wednesday, the second "war-time" Show ran by the Gilgandra P. and A. Association in aid of patriotic funds, was an unqualified success…

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Peak Hill Show Awards Junior and Lady Stewards

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 2

[?] Bill Newbigging, [?] Brian Hallinan, J. [?] Alford, Jock Agnew, [?] Hoy. H. Job, K…

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Expansion of Activities Sought by Peak Hill Show President Society Complimented by Local Member at Official Opening Record Gate and Fine Pavilion Exhibits Feature of Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 6

[?] at the official opening of the Peak Hill Show on Wednesday afternoon, the association president (Mr. W. H. Swain) imp[?] the residents of Peak Hill and district to support their society in its growth and [?] for the betterment of the district…

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Spring Carnival Plans Adopted by Committee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1944 · page 4

Arrangements for the Dubbo P A and H Association's spring carnival, to be held at Dubbo on Wednesday, September 20, were advanced another step on Saturday night when a largely attended meeting of the committee approved the…

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Children Show Talent In School Display

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1944 · page 4

A pleasant "At Home" afternoon was held at the Dubbo Infants' School on Friday, when parents were given an opportunity to see some of their…

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P. & C. Meeting Art Exhibition £30 From Play Night

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the P. and C. Association, held last night, it was decided to accept the offer of the Director…

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Objective Reached Show Ground Debt to Be Wiped Off

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 6

The objective of £5000, which the organisers set out to collect to pay off the debt on the Wellington Show and…

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School Sports Carnival Many New Recorrds Established March Past A Spectacular New Feature

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 1

A new and spectacular feature of the Wellington I.H.S. annual sports carnival, which was held on the showground last Friday, was a march past of Students of the four houses competing. Ideal weather and track conditions…

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P. & A. Association Bourke Show in October

The Western Herald · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 5

A well attended meeting of the Committee was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon last…

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Vaudeville, Screen Fare at Anzac House Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 26 August 1944 · page 4

The special Anzac House appeal entertainment in the Monarch Theatre on Sunday afternoon, September 3, will feature vaudeville and films, it was…

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Gollan Carnival Friday Next Big Attendance Expected

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 August 1944 · page 5

One or the big attractions of the year for the town and district will take place at Gollan on Friday next, when a…

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