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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

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Horticultural Show at R.a.s

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1947 · page 4

No fewer than 195 classes in addition to many special prizes will be included in the Horticulture section of the Royal Agricultural Society's schedule for the…

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Fair Rents New System Started

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1947 · page 1

Four [?] boards have been abolished expect for dealing with appeals Rents will now be determined Rent Controller…

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Donnett—fair

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 9 January 1947 · page 4

A very pretty wedding took place at Wesley Chapel, Castlereagh Street, Sydney, on 23rd. November, the parties being…

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CYCLING Record Carnival Gives Club Good Pushoff For New Year

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1947 · page 2

The biggest crowd ever seen at a cycling carnival in Dubbo witnessed a feast of racing last Wednesday night (New Year night). Riders from all over New South Wales were present, and despite strong…

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ABOLITION of Fair Rents Boards

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 January 1947 · page 9

By Amendments of National Security (Landlord and Tenant) Regulations, which have been gazetted, all Fair Rents…

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Fair Rents Board Functions Transferred To Controller

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1947 · page 2

In an amendment to the National Security Regulations (Landlord and Tenant) the Fair Rents Board has been abolished as from December 30, 1946, except in so far as it may act as an Appeals Board…

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Abolition of Fair Rents Board

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 1

Notification has been received by the Coonabarabran clerk of Petty Sessions, Mr. A. W. Hughes, that by Amendments of…

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Abolition of Fair Rents Boards

The Western Herald · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 5

By Amendments of National Security (Landlord and Tenant) Reglutions, which have been gazetted, all Fair Rents Boards are abolished…

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Big Donation for Got Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 2

Responding to the Invitation by the Peak Hill Athletic Association for subscriptions to defray expenses in connection with the running track for…

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Wellington Show Preparations Going Ahead for April 29, 30

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 1

The schedule of prizes and sections for the Wellington P. A. and H. Society's show, which is to be held on Tuesday…

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Local News Our Annual Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association on Friday morning last, the schedule for the annual show, to…

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Free Movie Show at Neilson Park

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 2

Two films, “100,000 Cobbers” and “True Glory,” the former showing enlistments in 1939-40 and the latter depicting the landing at…

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A Commendable Move £105 Allocated for Trotting Events at Next Gilgandra Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 1

Acting on the suggestion of Mr. A. McKechnie, Gilgandra P. and A. Association has decided to increase…

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Double Blow for Show Society President and Secretary Do Not Seek Re-election Services Extend over A Period Of 30 Years

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 1

The usual calm of P. and A. Association annual meetings was disturbed on Friday, when it was announced that the president and secretary were not seeking re-election. Mr…

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Narromine Baths Crowded for Successful Swimming Carnival Wellington Wins Both Teams Matches

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 1

The Narromine Swimming Club's Gillespie Shield carnival, held on Sunday, was most successful. There were a thousand spectators who watched swimmers from Narromine, Dubbo, Wellington and Gillgandra. There were 176 entries…

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Improvements to Recreation Ground Turf Seed Ordered for Area Carnival in Aid of Funds

The Western Herald · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 5

At the meeting of the Bourke Health & Fitness Committee in the School Room on Tuesday night last it was reported…

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Dubbo Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 3

A three-days' Show is to be held at Dubbo this year, on May 5. 6, 7. Special attention has been given by the Committee to the ring events, and…

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To-night's Cycling Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 6

With record nominations for all events, to-night's cycling at the Oval should be the best yet staged by Dubbo Club…

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Yeoval Show Abandoned

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 January 1947 · page 1

At a special meeting of the management committee, it was decided to abandon Yeoval's 1947 Show…

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Champion Backstroke Swimmer at Wellington Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 1

Australian and NSW 110 yards backstroke champion, Run Milgate, displays his starting style. He has a powerful arm action. Full details of Carnival on Page 12…

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