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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

309 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 12 of 16

Two Days’ Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 5 September 1946 · page 3

At a meeting of the Castlereagh Show Group held recently at Dunedoo show dates for next year were arranged…

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Poultry Report at Recent Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 5 September 1946 · page 1

Mr. M. B. Smith, judge of the poultry section at the recent Oil gandra show, has submitted the following report:—…

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Grand Carnival in Park

The Western Herald · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 4

A final reminder is given the sporting public that the grand open air carnival in aid of Far West Children's' Health Scheme…

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[?].A.f. Carnival Dance at Air School

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 4

Very effective decorations were one the many features of the carnival dance run at the Air School ballroom by the RAF on Tuesday night. The…

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Peak Hill Show Was Financial Success

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 3

Not only was the Peak Hill show a success from the viewpoint of entries and attendance, but it was financially successful, too…

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Few Complimentary Tickets at Show Luncheon Booth

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 5

Because the womenfolk of the district are doing an enormous among of work to help the Narromine Shop to be a financial success the…

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NARROMINE Annual Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 September 1946 · page 3

Splendid entries, in spite of the dry weather prevailing, have been received for the Annual Show which is to be held on September 11th and 12th…

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Giant Bullock at the Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1946 · page 3

One of the biggest attractions at the Narromine Show on Wednesday and Thursday will be "King Kom," the giant bullock. Born and bred on…

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Hospital Carnival

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 12 September 1946 · page 2

A meeting of the Hospital Carnival was held in the Memorial Institute on Wednesday last. Amongst the correspondence…

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Jittterbug Exhibition at Bugaldie

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 September 1946 · page 6

The highlight of a dance held in the Bugaldie Memorial Hail on Friday evening was a jitterbug exhibition by a sweet…

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Narromine Show Good Entries and High Quality Present a Task to the Judges Wool Display Sets A Standard

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1946 · page 6

Despite conditions which portend drought Narromine Agricultural Society persevered with their show plans and staged a two-days' exhibition of the district's potentialities on Wednesday and to-day…

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Grand Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 1

The Grand Carnival in aid of the Far West Children's Health Scheme took place in the Park last night, and was well attended…

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Show Issue

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 1

A full account of the Narromine Show, with all awards, will appear on Tuesday. Arrangements have been made with Kay Davidson…

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Narro Mine's Drought Time Show Hot, Dry Weather Mars Exhi Bition

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 1

The Narromine Show was held on Wednesday and yesterday in some of the worst weather experienced this year. Hot dry winds scooped up the rich western soil and flung it indiscriminately on all. Despite the abnormal conditions, which…

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Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1946 · page 20

Despite conditions which protend drought, Narromine Agricultural Society persevered with their show plans and staged a two days'…

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NARROMINE Show Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1946 · page 3

THE Show Ball attracted a large throng of dancers. A special feature of the Ball was the mannequin parade which took place shortly after 9 p.m…

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Baradine News Methodist Flower Show Well Attended and Large Number of Exhibits

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 September 1946 · page 11

The annual Methodist Flower Show was held in the Baradine Memorial Hall on Saturday, September 7…

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Gollan Carnival £200 Profit From Splendid Success Baby Health Centre and F.S.A. Will Benefit

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 September 1946 · page 1

OVER £200 profit resulted from the carnival which was held at Gollan on Saturday, and the function was declared to be an unqualified social and financial success by the large crowd of over 400 which attended during…

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Show Prize Money

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 4

Cheques for winners at the Narromine Show are now ready, Mr. Radburn told the "News" this afternoon…

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Church of England Flower Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 September 1946 · page 3

The Church of England Flower Show held last Friday was a great success. The many blooms exhibited were indeed a grand display…

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