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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1945

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A. & H. Society President's Appreciation. vision for Two-Day Show Next Year

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 July 1945 · page 7

At last Friday night's meet of the Wellington P.A. and Society in the Agricultural I, matters relating to the…

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The Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 3

Mr. R. Stanley presided over a full meeting of the committee of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association, held on…

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Junior Farmers £15 Raised By Self Help Mr. C. Robertson, M.L.A., to Open Show. Mr, C. Robertson, M.L.A., to Open Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 14

Word has just been received that Mr. C. Robertson, M.L.A., has consented to open the Wellington Junior Farmers' second annual show on 28th July, Mr. Robertson opened their first show last year and did much to stimulate…

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Junior Farmers Officers Elected. Details for Show Completed

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 July 1945 · page 3

Mr. C. J. Kimbell and Mr. A. G. Storm were re-elected President and Secretary - Treasurer, respectively, at last Thursday night's meeting of the Junior Farmers' Advisory Council, at which all details in respect to the forthcoming…

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September Show For Narromine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 3

The committee met recently when it was agreed that as few corrections as possible be made to the schedule of prizes apart from those already…

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Peak Hill P.a. and H. Association

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 3

Mr. W. H. Swain was in the chair at a meeting of the committee of the P.A. and H.A., held in the AIF hall on saturday. There were 36…

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Dick Fair

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 July 1945 · page 3

Dick Pair, Producer-Director of Australia's Amateur Hour has brought many young artists to the fore. Over £30,000 has been earned by…

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Fair Flyer

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1945 · page 1

She ferried planes from U.S.A. to Europe—now she is ferrying them back again en route for Japan…

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The Big Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1945 · page 1

Confidence that when the Allies landed on Japan they would, as in New Guinea and the Philippines, find an almost total lack of opposition on the…

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Good Entries Junior Farmers' Show. Interesting Display for

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 July 1945 · page 1

Splendid entries are being received for the Junior Farmers' Show, which is to be held in the Agricultural Hall next…

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R.A.A.F. Stage Exhibition Tennis Crawford And King Delight Big Crowd Finals of Donald Budge Competition

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1945 · page 1

The organisation and conduct of the RAAF Exhibition Tennis matches at the 6SD Station courts on Saturday, lacked none of the efficiency which has become traditional of undertakings of the Junior Service. Tennis enthusiasts of Dubbo…

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Show Arrangements

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 2

There were 35 committeemen present at last Saturday's P. and A. Association meeting, when arrangem ts were finalised for the…

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Pet and Doll Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 4

A pet and doll show combined with a mad hatters competition was held at the Central School on Wednesday of last week. It…

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Our Patriotic Show Next Week's Big Attraction

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 2

Only fine weather is now required to assure the success of our third Patriotic Show, which this year will…

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Show to be held in October BOURKE P. & A. Association Annual General Meeting. Diggers Combining with Association in Big Effort

The Western Herald · Friday 10 August 1945 · page 6

The Annual General Meeting of the members of the above Association was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday…

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New Radio Show "Humphrey Bishop Presents."

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 August 1945 · page 7

McWilliam's Wines sponsor this brilliant musical show for the fourth year with a twist of perhaps we should…

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De la Salle's Good Show At Forbes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1945 · page 3

Dubbo De la Salic football teams journeyed to Forbes on Saturday, and were successful in gaining two championships in the Group XI…

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Show Was Victory Celebration Personalities

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 16 August 1945 · page 2

Everready Batteries, BandC Cycle Batteries, Cycle Lamps, Front and Rear Torches, Batteries 950, 935, 712. Wooden…

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Electricity Charges Coonamble Show Profit: Gilgandra Budget for Deficit

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 16 August 1945 · page 1

The healthy position of the Coonamble Electricity Undertaking is shown in the last statement submitted by the Town Clerk for the quarter ending June 30, 1945. This shows a profit of £267/12/10, whilst the…

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Town and District Combine When Peace Declared Show Ball Breaks All Records

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 16 August 1945 · page 2

When preparations were made for Gilgandra's 1945 Show there was little likelihood of the event being held as a peace celebration, but when the end of the war was declared on Wednesday the occasion…

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