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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1945

266 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 4 of 14

Toll of the Road Accident Show Increase Big Problem [?] FUTURE

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 30 March 1945 · page 3

Road [?] towns and [?] showed [?] previous year. [?] areas…

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Street Carnival This

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 16

There will be lots of fun at the street carnival on Saturday next, in aid of the Yeoval War Memorial Hall. Stalls will…

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District Show Exhibits

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 1

One of the best district Show exhibits seen for many years was an attractive display at the Barradine Show the variety of produce being…

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Baradine Show Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 4

All roads led to the Baradine P. and A. Ball, held last week, following a successful Show. The hall was crowded with dancers, including…

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Swimming Carnival Intermediat High School

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 4

Prior to Easter pupils of the Gilgandra Intermediate High School participated in two swimming…

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The Show a Great Success

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 2

After a lapse of several years, owing to war-time conditions, the Coonabarabran P. and A. Association held its 61st annual show carnival at…

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Red Cross Fair £173/18/4 Raised at Curban

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 2

A very successful effort was held in the Curban Hall on 24th March in aid of the Curban branch of the Red…

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Show Schedule Sheets Now Available Plans for Books Altered

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 1

Owing to unforeseen circumstances and delays in the compilation of the copy for the proposed P. A. and H. Society's…

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Manpower Call Ups Minister Makes Investigations But True Facts Not Given Big Stars to Visit Here. Special War Loan Stage Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 3

Two stars who have won fame abroad will be featured in the big stage show which will be presented at the Western Monarch…

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Excellent Display at Dubbo District Horticultural Society Flower Show Ald. Miles Favors Water Rate Concession

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 April 1945 · page 6

The first flower show of the Dubbo and District Horticultural Society to be held for five years blossomed on Saturday in a day of rain. The show was held in the Railway Institute Hall, and…

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Carnival and Fete This

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 15

The street carnival and fete under the auspices of the Yeoval Memorial Hall Committee, which was to have…

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Art Exhibition Committee Formed. Keen Interest Shown

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 10

There was a good attendance at the public meeting which was called for Monday night last in the Council…

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Coonabarabran Show Additional Awards JUDGES

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 3

Horses and Ring Events: E. Griffiths and M. Warboys (Gunnedah). Sheep: P. L. Carter and Son (Gunnedah). Farm Produce and Fruit: G…

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Local and General Show Workers

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 2

Keen workers for the P. and A. Show last week were Messrs. Geoff Knight, M. Cunningham, D. Bedford, Cecil Dawson, C. Antaw, W. Merck,…

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Show Race Meeting Entries Close 16th APRIL

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 2

The Wellington Sports Ground Racing Club will hold its show meeting on Tuesday, 24th April, when six events…

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Stock and Wool What the Sales Show Sheep and Lambs

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 April 1945 · page 2

Sheep and lamb values were unaltered at Homebush last Thursday, 51,258 being offerred. R. J. Carter. Narromine secured 75 shorn xbred…

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Show and Carnival Progress Reported Big Day Anticipated

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 April 1945 · page 1

Everything points to the Wellington show and carnival, to be held on the Wellington Showground on Wednesday,…

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Methodist Flower Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 April 1945 · page 3

It is a tribute to the efforts of district flower lovers in staging the successful annual. Methodist Flower Show at the Savoy Theatre,…

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April Fair Successful C.w.a. Effort

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 19 April 1945 · page 2

Results of the above, held recently:- FLOWERS Collection Dahlias: Mrs…

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Chamber of Commerce Aids Show Society

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1945 · page 3

A suitable cup for competition at the Dubbo P.A. and H. Society's show is to be donated by the Chamber of Commerce…

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