Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Shows & fairs, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1945

266 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 2 of 14

Revival of Horticultural Society Opening Show Will Help Baby Centre

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1945 · page 2

After being in recess for more than three years, Dubbo District Horticultural Society was revived at a meeting on Wednesday night. It was decided to hold a show on Saturday, April 7, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Big Spla[?] Narromine Local Land [?] Combine in Successful [?] CARNIVAL Breast [?] Records Established

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 1

Narram[?] vided a colorful picture on Sunday night [?] shall [?] by the Narromine Amateur Swimming Club, [?] of spectators and competit[?]. The [?] the pool were filled and many [?] for two hours of interesting [?] There [?] service[?] and many of our…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show at Easter

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 3

At a meeting of the Coonabarabran P. and A. Association held last week, it was decided to hold the annual Show on Easter Monday, all…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bourke Swimming Club. Carnival on

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 6

A grand carnival will be run by the Bourke Swimming Club on Sunday afternoon next. A very varied programme of events has…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Venetian Carnival At Dubbo Swimming Pool On Saturday Next

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 1

A combined Venetian and swimming carnival will be conducted at the Dubbo Olympic Pool on Saturday night next, by the Dubbo District Ambulance…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Aid for First Aid Narromine Carnival £450 for Ambulance

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 2

The Narromine Railway Square took on quite a show-time-cum Christmas Eve effect on Friday and Saturday last, when a carnival was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ambulance-Patriotic Carnival on

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 3

Entries are being received by the secretary of the Dubbo Swimming Club for the Combined Ambulance-Patriotic Carnival to be held at the Olympic…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Show Meeting To-night

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 1

A meeting of members and others interested in the P.A. and [?] Society will be held to-night, Tuesday, March 1, at 8 o'clock…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

NARROMINE Swimming Carnival Mayor Presents Prizes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 5

The carnival organised by the Narromine Amateur Swimming Club attracted a large number of spectators and competitors…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Geurie Doll Show Interest At Sc[?]

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 10

A "doll show," held at public school. created [?] interest amongst the [?] Wilma Hyde's celluloid…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Ambulance Carnival a [?] Account Questioned

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 2 March 1945 · page 1

A sequel to the very successful carnival held last weekend in the Narromine railway square in aid of the ambulance was revealed at the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Big Carnival At Dubbo Olympic Pool Tonight

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 March 1945 · page 1

An attractive programme has been arranged for tonight's Venetian carnival at the Dubbo Olympic Pool. Swimming events will be conducted…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

SHOW & CARNIVAL Sections Arranged. Members Enthusiastic

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 3

There was a large attendance of members of the Wellington P.A. and H. Society, which was held in the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

"The Last Enemy" Free Show at Roxy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1945 · page 6

It is expected that the seating capacity of the Roxy Theatre will be taxed to the utmost tomorrow evening when…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Will Show at Mudgee

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 2

Mr Geoff Lee, well known for his Oakland, Gulargambone, will be going to the Mudgee Show on 8th inst., when Mr. Leo will be…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

School Swimming Carnival [?] success. Sturt House Wins Again

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 5

The marked feature of this year's primary school swimming carnival was the fact that there were 254 entries from 91 children for the 27 events. a distinct improvement on last year, and evidencs or the success of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Goolma Patriotic Carnival Outstanding Success Horse Events Keenly Contested

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 4

The Goolma patriotic carnival, held oa Wednesday, 23[?] ult., on the Goolma Sports ground, kindly leaned by the owner, Mr. Bligh Lowe, was well attended by local residents with many representatives from outlying centres…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Street Carnival Far West Appeal

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 March 1945 · page 3

A special effort is being made by the Wellington Committee at the Far West Children's Health: Scheme to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

P.A. AND H. SOCIETY Show for Peak Hill Committed Enlarged

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Peak Hill Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held in the AIF Hall on Saturday afternoon, the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

"Show Business"

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 7

Sparking with comedy and gay with old time song hits from musical comedies of its period, Eddle Cantor's Show Business comes to the Premier…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →