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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

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Spring Flower Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 October 1946 · page 1

Members of the Horticultural Society are displaying keen interest in the spring flower show, to be held at the Agricultural…

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Autumn Show For Gilgandra P and a Association Members Decide on Change Question of Date to Be Discussed with Coonamble

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 24 October 1946 · page 1

BY AN OVERWHELMING VOTE OF 28 TO 9 MEMBERS OF THE GILGANDRA P. AND A. ASSOCIATION, AT A SPECIAL MEETING ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON, DECIDED TO HOLD NEXT YEAR'S ANNUAL SHOW IN MAY. IN…

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Costumes and Caps for Narromine Reps. Junior Carnival In December

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 October 1946 · page 1

In order that the home team way be distinguished at carnivals, the Narromine Swimming Club has decided to purchase racing costumes and…

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Spring Flower Show Magnificent Display of Blooms Growers Triumph Over Adverse Seasonal Conditions

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 October 1946 · page 1

THE magnificent display of blooms at the Wellington Horticultural Society's Annual Spring Show. held in the Agricultural Hall on Saturday evening last, represented a grand triumph for local garden lovers over adverse…

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Kindergarten Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 October 1946 · page 6

S. John's Church of England Kindergarten Fair will be held in the Parish Hall, Wellington, on Friday, 8th November. There will…

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Flower Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 31 October 1946 · page 6

The Flower Show organised by the Presbyterian Church opens today at 3 p.m. and will continue throughout the evening with…

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Commercial Travellers Carnival Takings Exceed £1500 Queen Competition Won by Miss D Coventry

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 31 October 1946 · page 1

[?] Travellers assembled in force at Gilgandra on [?] of last week, the occasion being the wind-up of the [?] [?]mpetition, organised by the Travellers in conjunction with local residents in support of the Gilgandra District…

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House Party and Fancy Fair

The Western Herald · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 4

An invitation is extended to all to attend the House Party and Fancy Fair to be held at Mrs. Kemp's residence in Mertin Street…

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"Road Mosquitoes" Small Cars Featured at Paris Exhibition

The Western Herald · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 5

The following information alludes to light cars, called "Road Mosquitoes" on exhibition at the Paris (France) Exhibition, and give…

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New Year's Day Sports Carnival Dubbo Cycle And Athletic Club's Programme Night Lighting Urged for Oval

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 November 1946 · page 2

A sports meeting carrying a £200 programme was decided on by a meeting of Dubbo Cycle and Athletic Club on Tuesday night. The carnival is to be held on New Year's Day, January 1…

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Local and General New Model Car on Show

The Western Herald · Friday 8 November 1946 · page 4

During the week a 1946 model Chevrolet Sedan can has been on display at Coleman's Garage. This unit has been inspected by many…

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Show Receipts Nearly £1,000 All Improvements Paid For; More Planned

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 November 1946 · page 7

A report on a most successful show was presented to a Peak Hill P.A. and H. Association meeting by the resigning secretary. Mr. C. McDowall who presented a summary showing that after a record year there would still he a profit of £36 after paying for improvement…

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Kindergarten Fair Building Fund Will Benefit

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 November 1946 · page 3

The Kindergarten Fair, ably conducted by the Church of England Women's Guild was officially opened by the Rev. H…

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St. Mary's High School. Exhibition of Work Attracts Attention

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 November 1946 · page 6

Last week-end saw the resumption of what once was an annual feature of St. Mary's High School, the exhibition of…

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Carnival Profit £1448 Final Meeting of Committee

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 14 November 1946 · page 3

The final meeting of the committee appointed to control the recent Commercial Travellers' Carnival and…

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Cobbora's Opposition to Amalgamation Clerk's Adverse Report Supported No Guarantee of Benefits and new organisation would need to show 15 per cent, reduction in Administration Costs

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 November 1946 · page 10

AT last Tuesday's meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council, the Clerk, Mr. W. C. Pruden, who has been a member of the sub-committee examining the proposal, submitted to the councillors a comprehensive report on the opinions…

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Game’s Not Fair

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 November 1946 · page 7

In modern cricket even the umpires are not safe. During a game here on Sunday last a visitor from Sydney, Norman…

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Local and General Billiards Exhibition

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 November 1946 · page 7

The world-famed billiardist Mr. Nick Winter is visiting Coonabarabran for the purpose of demonstrating to the legion of billiards…

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Floor Show Thrills. National Fitness Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 November 1946 · page 1

There were thrills galore at the first National Fitness Committee dance last night in the Mayfair Hall. A large crowd…

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Swimming Baths Site Selected Meeting Chooses Show Grounds Further Financial Support

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 November 1946 · page 10

It is quite a time since a spontanious enthusiastic meeting to discuss a local matter to equal that of Thursday last at the Mechanics’ Institute was held in Coonabarabran it probably could be truthfully said, anywhere slee, for that matter…

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