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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1945

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Narromine Carnival Procession Creates Interest Many Delightful Floats

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 4

Thousands of people lined Dandaloo and Burroway-streets, Narromine, on Wednesday afternoon to witness an outstanding procession…

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Exhibit Section of Show Splendid Displays of Preserves & NEEDLEWORK

The Western Herald · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 3

The exhibits in the pavilion at the P. & .A. Show and Rodeo on Wednesday and Thursday October 17 and 18, comprised…

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Narromie News Successful Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 October 1945 · page 4

After many weeks of hard work by various committees in organising the carnival and others in raising money for the two queens in the competition,…

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Ambulance Committee Prepares for Christmas Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 30 October 1945 · page 1

The Narromine Ambulance Committee are making extensive preparations for their Christmas carnival, which is to be held on Friday…

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School of Arts Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 3

Wet weather marred to some extent the carnival on Saturday night. the first in a aeries of five which the Peak Hill AIF Memorial School of Arts…

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Dog Show at Parkes

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 7

A dog show, the first of its kind in the West, was new in Parkes on Wednesday of last week, prior to the coursing meeting…

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"Greatest Show on Earth!"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 November 1945 · page 3

All children—and grown up ones— like the circus. Perry Bros. Circus will be in Dubbo two nights next week. Alberta the…

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Refugee Problem in Germany Fair Formula Being Sought BERLIN, Tuesday.—

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 1

Soviet authorities now declare that only displaced non-Germans are involved in the Russian order, broadcast over the Berlin Radio on November 2…

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Presbyterian Flower Show Proves Highly Successful

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 8

The Presbyterian Church Flower Show and Fair, held in the Savoy Theatre Coonabarabran, on Thursday, October 23rd…

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The Garden Carnival of Spring Roses Riot of Multi-tinted Buds and Blooms

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 13

THE carnival of spring roses, with its perfumed charm, is on on its way. Already in the warmer zones, a riot of multi-tinted buds and blooms is tumbling over fences and archways, as the climbers lead the colorful parade…

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A.i.f. Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 9 November 1945 · page 3

On Saturday night the second of a series of carnivals being held by the AIF Memorial School of Arts committee in an endeavour to liquidate…

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Bourke P. & A. Association Profit of £297 From Recent Show

The Western Herald · Friday 9 November 1945 · page 6

A meeting of the Committee of the Bourke P. & A. Associationg was held in the Council Chambers on…

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Sheep Show Restoration Next Year

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 November 1945 · page 4

The Council of the N.S.W. Sheep breeders' Association has decided to conduct an All Breeds Sheep Show in the Wool Stores, Pyrmont, Sydney,…

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Annual Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1945 · page 6

The Club has chosen New Year's Day for their annual championship carnival, and hope to have the Western District…

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Swimming New Year Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 3

The Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club has been granted the use of the baths on New Year's Day for the purpose of conducting their New Year's Day…

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Hospital Carnival Results

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 November 1945 · page 7

A public meeting was held in the Memorial Hall, Peak Hill, on Monday for the purpose of receiving the financial statement in connection with…

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Municipal Council Approval of Electricity Bill With Amendments Baths Water Tests Show Improvement

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 November 1945 · page 3

AT last Thursday night's meeting of the Municipal Council, aldermen expressed themselves in accord with the Government's Electricity Development Bill, but considered that some amendments would be necessary to make the…

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Auditor's Report on Dubbo Municipal Accounts Gas Works Show Loss

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1945 · page 7

The Report of the Dubbo Council's Auditor, Mr. E. H. Sadgrove, F.C.A., on the Municipal books and accounts for the period ended June 30, 1945, was…

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£108 PROFIT. Church of England Christmas' Fair

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 December 1945 · page 3

As a result of the Church of England Xmas fair, which was held in S. John's Parish Hall on Thursday last, it is…

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Narromine Boy Wins Cup Narromine Ambulance Christmas Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1945 · page 1

Arrangements for the erection of stalls for the Christmas Carnival were discussed at a meeting of the Narromine Ambulance committee on…

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