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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1945

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Crosby and Astaire Good Show at Roxy

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

Irving Berlin's "Holiday. Inn," around which he wrote some of his best music, is at present showing at the Roxy Theatre, featuring Bing…

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High Schools' Swimming Carnival Dubbo Boys Make Good Showing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 5

A team of 12 boys, accompanied by the sportsmaster (Mr. Ward), represented Dubbo at the combined high schools' swimming carnival at North Sydney Olympic pool last Wednesday and Thursday…

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Dates Fixed for Dubbo Show in May Body to Discuss Showground Future

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 2

After considerable discussion as to whether the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association should hold a one-day or a two-day show this year, a meeting of the association on Saturday decided on a two-day show to be held on May 15 and 16…

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"On with the Show" Narromine Society to Try in September Officers Re-elected

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 2

A special general meeting of the Narromine Agricultural Society was held in the Federal Hotel on Saturday afternoon for the purpose…

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Mendooran Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 3

The awards of next Monday's Mendooran Show will appear in next week's issue. [?]f extra copies are…

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CARNIVAL Far West S[?]ne

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 1

[?] a special af[?] by the [?] a make [?]…

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Dubbo Primary School Swimming Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 4

The annual swimming carnival of the Dubbo Primary School will be held at the Olympic pool on Friday afternoon…

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Dubbo to Hold Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 2

Dubbo will hold a two days Show on May 15 and 16, followed by races on May 17 and 18…

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Swimming Carnival New Records. Barton House Successful

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 4

The High School was fortunate to have perfect weather for its carnival, which was held last Sunday. An…

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Fine Show to Visit Here

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 2

The concert tour managed by Mr. Wally Reynolds, listed to appear here on 11th April, will include a world-renowned…

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New Purchase Gulargambone Power House And Picture Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 3

Arrangements for the purchase of the Moving Picture Show business and lighting supply service at Gulargambone have been…

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Bathurst Exhibition

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

Pictures by William Dobell and Joshua Smith, winners of the two latest Archibald Prize awards, are included in the exhibition from the…

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Dubbo's 1945 Show Prize Money Fixed at £500

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 3

At a meeting of the Finance and Executive Committee of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association held on Saturday, the prize money for the Dubbo…

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Show Accident

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 2

Falling off a fence at the Baradine P. and A. Show, last week. a boy, C. Ruttley, of Baradie, fractured an arm, First aid was…

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Dubbo's Mayor Opens Mendooran Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 4

The Mayor of Dubbo (Ald. E. A. Tink) yesterday officially opened, the annual Mendooran Show. He commended the Mendooran P. A. an H…

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Proposed Combined Show and Race Ground

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 5

Both the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association and Dubbo Turf Club have indicated to the Municipal Council that representatives of their respective…

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Show Holiday Granted By Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 6

At the request of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association the Municipal Council has decided to apply for the gazettal of a public holiday within the…

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NARROMINE. Show Decided on For Next September

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 6

At a special general meeting of the Narromine Agricultural Society, held on Saturday afternoon, a motion was carried by 18 votes to 13 that a show…

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Mendooran Show One of the Best on Record

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 3

Opened by the Mayor of Dubbo (Ald. Tink), assisted by the member for the district, Hon. W. F. Dunn, MLA, the annual Mendooran Show on Monday last attracted a large crowd…

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Two Days Show in August Patriotic Fund and Red Cross to Benefit 22,000 Aimed at

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association on Saturday last it was decided to hold a two days show on August 14 and 15, the proceeds to be equally divided between the Patriotic Fund and…

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