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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

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Screen Attractions Monarch "Carnival in Costa Rica"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 October 1947 · page 2

For exhibition today at 1.45 and 7.45 matinee and evening performances respectively, the technicolor masterpiece, "Carnival in Costa Rica" featuring…

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Women's Guild Stages Successful Scottish Fair

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

The Scottish Fair on Friday was favoured with glorious weather, and was a successful conclusion to many weeks of work by the Presbyterian Women's Guild, under the presidency of Mrs. A. T. Ellis. Much of the success was due to…

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Horticultural Show on

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1947 · page 4

Arrangements for the Spring Flower Show to be conducted by the Horticultural Society at the Theatre Royal on Friday next are well in hand…

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Methodist Fair and Flower Show. Profits in Excess of £200

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 12

Delightful weather favoured the annual Methodist Fair and' Flower Show, held in the Methodist Hall last…

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Show Officials Appointed

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 13

The P. and A. Association last week nominated the following people as officials at the next show:…

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City Gossip A.J.C. Spring Carnival From a Woman's Angle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 4

Gay coloured accessories were favoured by racegoers at the Spring meeting. Interest of course centred on the new hem line most dresses were worn about fourteen inches from the ground, a very becoming length. Hats were headline news,…

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Monster Night Carnival in Show Pavilion

The Western Herald · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 4

A monster carnival will be held in the Showground Pavilion on Thursday night October 30th. Join in the fun : Dancing, games, lucky…

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Miniature Show and Ball at Wanaaring

The Western Herald · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 4

The C.W.A are holding a Miniature Show at Wanaaring on Saturday, 18th October, where the programme includes flowers, cakes,…

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Debates Show That N'mine Youth Clubbers Are Good Talkers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 1

Narromine Youth Club showed themselves superior to Trangie in the art of debate when the teams met at Trangie. The subject for the girls' debate…

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Peak Hill Show Cleared Nearly £200 Extra Day Suggested For Next Year

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 3

The ? Peak Hill ? received in a set ? of ? The ? for the year was ? and the ? now has a credit balance of ?. These facts were reported to Saturday's meeting…

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Show Society Good Attendance at Annual Meeting Augurs Well for Another Record Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 October 1947 · page 1

AT one of the best attended annual meetings held for many years, in the Agricultural Hall on Thursday night last, the President of the Wellington P.A. and H. Society, Mr. J. M. Whitely, reviewed what he…

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Psaaa Inter-district Athletic Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1947 · page 3

A contingent of Dubbo youngsters journeyed to Mudgee by bus on Saturday last to participate in the Dubbo-Mudgee Athletic Carnival. Forty-two youngsters, accompanied by Miss Murray and Mr. Terry, made the trip and had a most…

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Mayor Opens Record Breaking Flower Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1947 · page 5

Unusual interest attached to the Mayor's remarks when performing the official opening ceremoney of the annual Dubbo and District Horticultural Society's show on Friday night. Apart from the nice things he is went to say on such occasions,…

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P.a. and H. Annual Meeting Secretary's Report

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 3

At the P.A. and H. Society's annual meeting, held in the Agricultural Hall last Thursday night, the…

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P.a. and H. Society Held Wheat Competition

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 1

Entries in the Wellington P.A. and H. Society's Field Wheat Competition will definitely close on…

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Monster Night Carnival in Show Pavilion

The Western Herald · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 4

A monster carnival will be held in the Showground Pavilion on Thursday night October 30th. Join in the fun: Dancing, games, lucky…

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South Dubbo Flower Show and Fete

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 October 1947 · page 5

This afternoon and evening at Newtown Hall, the South Dubbo Methodist Ladies Aid will hold a Flower Show and Fete. If the expectations of…

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Local Successes at N.S.W. Horse Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 October 1947 · page 4

Riding Mr. W. J. Smith's horses at the N.S.W. Horse show at the Sydney Show Ground on October 18 a Dubbo girl and boy met with success. Nina…

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Spring Flower Show Splendid Display of Blooms Results From Bounteous Season Mrs. A. Harvey Exhibits Champion Rose

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 October 1947 · page 5

A MAGNIFICENT display of blooms, product of one of the best seasons enjoyed by Wellington flower foyers for several years, attracted many spectators to the Horticultural Society's Annual Spring Flower Show…

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New Cups for Competition at Next P.a. & H. Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1947 · page 2

At Friday's meeting of the Dubbo P.A. & H. Association held at 2DU studios, it was stated that a number of new cups had been donated for competition at the next show to be held on April 29, 30 and May 1…

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