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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

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Coursing Club Meeting of Enthusiasts Application To Be Made For Use Of Show Ground

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 3

A well attended meeting of those interested in mechanical coursing in Gilgandra, was held on Friday night,…

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Show Society Meeting

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

At a meeting of the Coonabarbarabran P. & A. Association held on Friday night last, those present were Messrs. G. Knight…

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Local News Junior Farmers' Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 14 March 1946 · page 2

Reports indicate that many of the Junior Farmers are determined to make their show a success. Work is going on apace in…

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Show Efforts £3636 in Three Years

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 14 March 1946 · page 1

From three patriotic shows held by the Gilgandra P and A. Association during the war a sum of £3,626…

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Show Ground for Coursing Committee Favourable

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 14 March 1946 · page 1

Gilgandra P. and A. Association raised no objection at last Saturday's meeting to a request from the…

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Sydney Sheep Show Entries Close May 4

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1946 · page 1

After an absence of five years, Sydney's Annual Sheep Show will be resumed on May 31 and June 1 by the New South Wales Sheep-…

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Show Society's Annual Meeting Splended War Record

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 14 March 1946 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association was held last Saturday, when about 40 members were in attendance. The balance of the recent…

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Show Notes. Final Preparations for Wednesday Next

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 March 1946 · page 8

A committee meeting was held last night to make final arrangements for the show, to be held on Wednesday next…

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For Victory Show. Mr. R. C. H. Walker's Horses

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 1

Mr. George Paul advises that he has been in touch with Mr. R. C. H. Walker, and he has promised to bring a team of…

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Railway Picnic Successful Sports Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1946 · page 6

Officials estimated that there was a record attendance at the Annual Railway Picnic of No. 5 Western District, at the Dubbo Sports Oval on Monday…

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St. Patrick's College Annual Swimming Carnival and Sports

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1946 · page 4

At the Olympic Pool on Tuesday, March 5, pupils of St. Patrick's College, Dubbo, held their annual swimming carnival and sports:…

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Victory, Show Feature. Junior Farmers' Exhibits

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 March 1946 · page 7

A feature of the Wellington Victory Show, to be held on the 30th April and 1st May, will be the Junior Farmers'…

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Yeoval Show Signal Success—Excellent Exhibits £600 Subscribed to Memorial Hall

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 March 1946 · page 1

AFTER a recess of two years, the Yeoval Show Committee held their 8th annual show for their district yesterday with considerable success. Though the programme of ring events was not as extensive as in previous years, the…

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Peak Hill Show Arrangements in Hand—To Be Held in August

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 March 1946 · page 6

The Peak Hill Show is to be held on August 20 and 21, it was decided at a meeting on Saturday. Mr. W. H. Swain. who had offered to…

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Combined Charities Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1946 · page 1

Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club will conduct a monster carnival at the Olympic Pool next Friday night at 7.30 to raise funds for the Far West…

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P.a. and H. Society Tandem Versus Trotter. Mr. C. Platt's Innovation

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 March 1946 · page 5

At last Thursday night's meeting of the P.A. and H. Society, Mr. C. Platt, secretary of the Wellington Cycle Club,…

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Victory Show Cup for Corriedales

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 March 1946 · page 6

At the forthcoming Victory Show on the 30th April and 1st May, a championship ribbon will be given in the following…

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Carnival Night at Olympic Pool

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 1

Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club officials report that plans are well advanced for the holding of the Combined Charities Swimming Carnival at the…

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Show Dates Decided Enthusiastic Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 3

At a large attendance of mem[?] the annual meeting of the Narromine Agricultural Society held a Saturday afternoon, it was decided to hold the Narromine Agricultural Show on September 11 and 12, 1946…

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Trangie Preparing for Show Seven Weeks of Activity Planned Appointment of Judges and Officials

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1946 · page 4

Judges and Stewards for the Trangic Show on May 14 and 15 were appointed at the committee meeting of the [?]A. and 11. Association, which was held at the Imperial Hotel on Saturday afternoon The president (Mr. Alex Cameron) warned [?] that a lot of work on the grounds was necessary if the show was to be a success…

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