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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

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Successful Methodist Fair

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 10

A well organized Fair was held in the Memorial Hall last Saturday and the secretary, Mrs. Edwin Hotchkiss, and all concerned are…

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Church of England Fair

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 7

Everyone is looking forward to the Church of England, Fair which is to be held on Saturday next,…

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EUMUNGERIE Flower Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 5

Undoubtedly one of the prettiest and most successful flower shows to be staged in Eunumgerie was the Presbyterian Exhibition on Saturday in the…

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Art Exhibition in November Committee Needed

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 15

A local committee is required to handle preliminary arrangements in connection with an art exhibition which will be…

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"The Show Off"

The Western Herald · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 5

"The Show-Off," featuring Red Skelton, Marilyn Maxwell, Marjorie Main and Virginia O'Brian, is the star attractions at the Wonderland…

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Bourke P.& A. Association Show Grand Display in the Pavilion. Preserves Particularly Attractive

The Western Herald · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 3

As briefly stated in our last issue, the display in the new pavilion was one of the best ever seen in Bourke, and the…

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Sparkling Follies Show at Royal

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 September 1947 · page 5

On Thursday night, at the Theatre Royal the "Gay Follies of 1947" gave a pleasing performance to a half filled house…

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Molong Show Second Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1947 · page 2

Gate takings at Molong Show, (second day) were £180, regarded as a record. Over 3000 people were present. In view of the great success…

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In Brief Molong Spring Show Successful

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1947 · page 2

Molong A. and P. Association's two-day show which opened on Friday was staged as an experiment to determine whether it should be held in Autumn…

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Swimming Carnival in November

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 1

Approval has been given by Council to the application of the Dubbo Hospital Ladies Auxiliary to use the municipal baths for the purpose of…

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Gwabegar Shows How to Run Fair

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 6

Gwabegar’s Church of England Fair, held on Saturday last, surprised most people with the large number of entries received. The school exhibit was a credit to the teachers and pupils, and the standard of exhibits were such that they…

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Painter Puts On Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 8

James Frederick Williams, a Gunnedah painter, who over indulged in intoxicating liquor and proceeded to parade up and down…

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Western Show Societies Plans for Control of Sideshows Adopted

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 1

THE N.S.W. Western Districts' Exhibit, which won the Shield at the last Royal Easter Show, was exhibited successfully at the recent Brisbane Show and was narrowly defeated out of second place by the Darling Downs…

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Sgt. Ron. Livermore Judged Ring Events at Norromine Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 9

By the courtesy of the Commissioner of Police, Sergeant Ron Livermore, mounted drill instructor at the Bourke Street Depot,…

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Show Committee Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 4

A meeting of the Committee of the Bourke Pastoral & Agricultural Association will be held at the Council Chambers to-morrow…

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"Keep Money Out of Football" Plea For Fair Play and Sportsmanship

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 5

"There is ? sight than 26 healthy young Australians playing good, ? football," said the Mayor of Narromine, Aid, J. L. Klintworth, welcoming representatives of Rugby League clubs to Narromine on Sunday…

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Cudal Show Tomorrow

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 5

The 46th show of the Cudal Show Association will he held tomorrow. Heavy entries have been received in all sections and the grounds: are in…

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Quandialla's Show Successful

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 5

In common with the most other Shows held this year, that at Quandialla was also a highly successful function. Entries showed a big…

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Western District Exhibit at Brisbane Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 5

The N.S.W. Western District Exhibit which won the Shield at the last Easter Royal Show, was exhibited at the recent Brisbane Show, being narrowly defeated out of second place by Darling Downs exhibit. Moreton exhibit scored 86…

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Presbyterian Fair

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 14

The Coonabarabran Presbyterian annual Flower Show and Fair this year will be held in the Savoy Theatre on…

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