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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

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Victory Show. Public Meeting Thursday Night

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 January 1946 · page 4

A public meeting of all interested in the Wellington Show will be held on Thursday night next, 31st January,…

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Dubbo Sports Carnival Western District Mile Won By Trevor Sampson Newcastle Rider Takes a Double

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 3

A fine exhibition of keen riding, and foot running, was witnessed by large crowds at the Sports Oval yesterday, when the Dubbo Cycle and Athletic Club staged their Anniversary Day Carnival…

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Swimming Notes Gilgandra Carnival Attended

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 8

Local swimmers travelled to Gilgandra on Monday last per bus to compete at the carnival held by the Gilgandra Amateur…

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2-Day Carnival To Welcome Home Members Of The Forces

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 4

At a public meeting held in the Mechanics’ Institute Coonabarabran, it was decided to hold a welcome home…

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Sports Carnival a Huge Success Profit Expected to Reach £200

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 2

The Sports Carnival conducted by the Coonabarabran Repatriation Local Committee and held on the Racecourse on Monday last, proved a big success Over 500 people paid admission to the ground and children swarmed everywhere. They were…

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Swimming Carnival Large Attendance at Monday's Function Visitors Present From Dubbo, Wellington, Narromine And Coonamble

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 3

Gilgandra's annual swimming carnival, held at the Baths on Monday afternoon and evening, proved an…

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Preparing a Cow for Show. Important Points

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 February 1946 · page 7

The first point to consider is whether the beast is to be shown in the "dry" or in the "in milk" class, stated Mr. C…

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P.A. & H. Society's Show £440 Allocation For Prize Money MR. J. W. Price Welcomed: Excellent Attendance

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 February 1946 · page 1

IT was decided at last Thursday night's meeting of the P.A. and H. Society, held in the Agricultural Hall, that about £440 be allocated to the Finance Committee as prize money for the various sections of the Society's Annual Show, which…

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Swimming Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 4

A special application for the use ol the Dubbo Olympic Pool for carnival purposes on Monday, February 18, between 2 and 4.30 p.m., was made to the…

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Dubbo Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 3

A public holiday has been proclaimed for May [?], when the P. A. and H. Association will hold its annual snow…

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Ambulance Committee Meet Carnival Balance Sheet

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 1

A credit balance of £377/3/10 was shown when the balance sheet of the ambulance carnival was presented to a meeting of the…

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SPECIAL C.W.A. MEETING Carnival to Raise Funds

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 3

At a special meeting of the Narromine branch of the Country Women's Association, held on thursday. the chief matter…

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Show Committee

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 4

A meeting of the Show Committee was held on Saturday Mr. O. R. Gavin presided, and the following were present:…

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Sydney Sheep Show. May 31 and June 1

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 3

The Council of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association has now finalised all matters in connection with…

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Show Cows Some Important Points For the Exhibitor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 4

The first point to consider is whether the beast is to be shown in the "dry" or in the "in milk" class, stated Mr. C. G. F. Grant,…

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Royal Show This Year Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1946 · page 1

Preparations for a Royal Show which would be held from March 31 to April 9 inclusive, next year, are already in hand, said the President of the R.A.S…

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Ambulance Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 5

The Ambulance Carnival, which is a fortnight's duration, opened on the vacant block adjacent to the Monarch Theatre, on Saturday…

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Royal Show in 19 To the Editor, Wellington "Times"

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 4

Dear Sir.— Advice has been received from the Army authorities that the Showground will be vacated in…

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Show Activities Improved Horse Section

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 3

The Wellington Show Committee has taken up the challenge of those people who have stated that the show is…

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Gamble Creek Folk Show ‘Em How To Run Successful Welcome Homes

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 3

GAMBLE CREEK IS JUST A WEE VILLAGE A FEW MILES TOTHER SIDE OF BINNAWAY, BUT THE TOWNSHIP IS THE ONLY THING ABOUT THfi PLACE THAT IS SMALL. THE FOLK OF GAMBLE CREEK HAVE BIG HEARTS, AND WHEN THEY DO…

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