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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1944

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Gollan Carnival To-morrow's Big Event

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 2

After weeks of hard work in organising, the committee Iras now. everything in readiness for the Gollan Carnival…

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The Garden Carnival of Spring Flowering Trees Paint Landscape

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 11

The Carnival of Spring wil soon take place. It is ushered in by the flowering plums, peaches, cherries, and various thorns, all of which paint the landscapes in masses of white, pink, or red flowers, according to the kinds planted…

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Trapping Up-to-date Sydney Youths Show the Way

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 2

Three Sydney youths, one aged 17 and the others 16, had come to the country allegedly looking for work. They could not get it, so they decided…

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Local and General Carnival at Bowling Club Area

The Western Herald · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 6

For a good night's amusment, all should attend the carnival in the Bowling Club area next Tuesday night. Cards, dancing, novelties…

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Anzac House Appeal Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 September 1944 · page 2

A novel form of entertainment for Dubbo tomorrow will be the motion picture industry's Anzac House appeal. This will take the form of a gala…

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No Show R.A.S. & Army Announcement Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 4

It was officially announced in a joint statement, issued yesterday by the Royal Agricultural Society and Army…

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Gollan's Gala Day Big Carnival Nets Over £3000 Memorable Day for Big Crowd

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 6

All roads led to Gollan on Friday last, when that prosperous village was en fete, the occasion being the carnival in aid of the Gollan Hall and Prisoners of War Fund. The carnival was an unqualified success, and as a result the…

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Show Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 4

A meeting of the Committee of the Pastoral & Agricultural Association will be held at the Council Chambers to-morrow (Saturday)…

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Hospital and Ambulance Carnival

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 14 September 1944 · page 2

Members of the Gilgandra A.L.P. have decided to hold a carnival on Monday, October 23, the proceeds to be equally…

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Public Holiday Granted for Spring Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 September 1944 · page 1

Wednesday next has been gazetted a public holiday for Dubbo, the date being the occasion of the Dubbo PA and H Association's spring…

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Dubbo Schools to Close for Tomorrow's Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1944 · page 1

It was announced by the district inspector of schools (Mr. A. H. Jacobs) this afternoon that the Minister for Education had declared tomorrow a…

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Good Trotters Engaged in Spring Carnival: Tomorrow's Program

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1944 · page 6

Hane[?]d Park winners as well as some of the best known western trotters will compete in the trotting events at the PA. and H…

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Sub-committees Elected for Trangie School of Arts Rose Show and Stall

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1944 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the committee of the School of [?] was held on Monday, September [?] with the president (Dr…

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Show Committee

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 2

The financial statement in connection with, the recent Patriotic Show will be presented at a meetins of the committee of the…

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Muronbung Girl Scores In Carnival Events

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 5

The most prominent and consistent winner in the horse events was Miss M. Blekemore, of Muronbung, who scored in a number of sections…

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No Races in Dubbo Before Next Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 1

Before the Dubbo District Ambulance Racing Club decided to disband on Tuesday night, it was decided, that no attempt should be made to…

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Eight Hour Day Carnival for Repatriation Fund Trotting Events Included

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 2

Owing to the record amount which has already been received for the Anzac House Appeal, the…

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Big District Crowds Visit Spring Carnival Event and Ball Yield £400 to PA & H Assn

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 5

The spring carnival conducted by the Dubbo PA and H Association on the showground yesterday was an outstanding success, attracting several thousands. The attendance exceeded that of any first-day show at…

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Local and General Show Schedule Booklet

The Western Herald · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 4

The show schedule booklets will, be printed early next week, and anyone, desiring to place an advertisement in this book should…

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Bourke P. & A. Association Show on October 4 & 5

The Western Herald · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 4

Further arrangements for the forthcoming show were made at the committee meeting on Saturday last…

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