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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

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Horticultural Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1946 · page 1

In deference to the request of the Dubbo and District Horticultural Society, the Municipal Council, at its meeting on Tuesday, adopted a…

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Champions in Action. Tennis Exhibition

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 March 1946 · page 8

Over 660 local sporting enthusiasts gathered at the Town Courts on Tuesday evening to witness what was considered…

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Carnival Night at Olympic Pool

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1946 · page 1

Swimming events announced by the Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club for Friday night's Venetian Carnival at the Olympic Pool give promise of some…

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Victory Show Additional Cattle Classes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 March 1946 · page 1

The following classes have been added to the cattle section for Wettington's Victory Show on the 30th April and 1s May.—…

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District News Trangie Show Meeting Peacetime Re-opening Committee Enthusiastic

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1946 · page 5

Trangie's first peacetime show promises to bo highly successful, judging by the enthusiasm of the committee members who attended…

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Dubbo and District Horticultural Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1946 · page 1

The Autumn Dahlia and Flower Shew, conducted by the Dubbo and District Horticultural Society, in conjunction with the Dubbo…

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Ready for the Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1946 · page 1

Four lorries, all of which were loaded to capacity, passed along Dandaloo-street on Thursday afternoon…

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Baradine Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 6

The Baradine P.A. and H. Association’s annual carnival show held on Tuesday was favoured with mild weather and attracted a large…

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International Exhibition In London LONDON

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 1

The Government has decided in favour of holding an International Exhibition in London in 15151, or as soon after as possible, announced the…

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Victory Show Judges Accept Invitation

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 5

The following judges have accepted the invitation of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society to judge at the forthcoming…

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Junior Farmers. Minister to Open Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 1

ADVICE has just been received by Mr. A. G. Storm that the Minister for Conservation, Capt. the Hon. W. F…

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Coonabarabran’s Annual Show Favored with Large Crowd and Pleasant Weather

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 2

Ideal weather and excellent team work on the part of the executive and stewards, resulted in a very successful Coonabarabran 62nd P. and A. Show on Thursday. This “first show after the war" required [?] organisation, and Mr. G…

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Junior Farmers' Show Attractions for Saturday Next

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 1

A large crowd is expected for the official opening of the Junior Farmers' Show at 4 p.m. on Saturday next, at the…

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BALLIMORE Junior Red Cross Stages Pet Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1946 · page 5

Ballimore Junior Red Cross Society staged a novel pet show on April 7, and raised £9/10/ for their funds. Exhibits included roosters, ducks, dogs,…

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Junior Farmers' Show. Amazing Entries for

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 April 1946 · page 1

The remarkable number of entries have already completely shattered last year's record of 376. Over 400 entries have…

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Dubbo Show Tuesday and Wednesday, 7th and 8th MAY, 1946 Special Return Train

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 11 April 1946 · page 2

Leaves Gilgandra 8.5 a.m. Second Day of Show. On return journey leaves Dubbo 6.30 p.m. Single Fare For Return Journey…

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Carnival Today and Tomorrow

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 1

Preparations for the CWA street carnival are well in hand. The organisers are doing their utmost to ensure that Friday and Saturday…

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Donations Welcome Peak Hill Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 3

The president Mr W. H. S[?] told Saturday's meeting of the P.A. and H. Association the subscription lists were open for donations to the…

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Peak Hill Second to None, Claims Show President

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 3

"After travelling for one month and seeing many parts of New South Wales, Peak Hill district is second to none."…

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Dubbo Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1946 · page 5

On an application from the P., A. and H. Association,, the Municipal Council have approved of the grading and gravelling of the top end of…

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