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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

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ENCOURAGE [?] to Swim Carnival and Free Swimming [?]

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 3

Important events for children who can swim and for these was went to learn the ort am the [?] school [?]…

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Bourke P. & A. Association SHOW & Rodeo on May 6 & 7. Increased Prize Money for All Events. Fleece Wool Promises to Be Big Attraction

The Western Herald · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 6

The programme for this year's Show will have increased prize money on last year. The tentative programme was read…

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Chips Rafferty May Open Soldiers' Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 1

EALING Studios have informed Mr. J. Warren Price, Secretary of the Returned Soldiers' Carnival to be held in Wellington next month, that every effort will be made to arrange for Chips Rafferty, famous Australian…

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Tennis Notes Stars to Stage Exhibition at Wellington

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 3

On Sunday afternoon, April 18, Messrs. John Bromwich, Jim Gilchrist, G. Worthington and B…

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Cycling Notes £50 Prizemoney For Carnival in March

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 3

The Wellington Cycle and Athletic Club intends to stage a Monster Invitation Carnival at the Rygate Park…

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C.W.A. Discuss School Hostel Parents Show Very Little Interest

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Coonabarabran branch of the Country Womens’ Association in the Mechanics’…

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Back to Wellington Week. Tentative Programme Drawn Up. Carnival to be held September 20th to 25th

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 2

A General committee meeting was held on the 13th inst., at the Council Chambers, when the recommendations of the Programmes sub-committee for the Week's festivities were discussed…

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Rain Will Help Trangie Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 6

[?] rains experienced [?] the last few days will help to [?] good entries for the Trangie Show, an official of the Trangie P.A…

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Buckjump Show Proprietor Fined For Tax Evasion

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1948 · page 1

Well-known equestrienne, Violet Katerine Skuthorpe, was fined £100 today for evading Entertainment Tax. Skuthorpe, who owns a travelling…

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Orange Cherry Blossom Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1948 · page 5

Voluntary charitable organisations will not share in profits from Orange Cherry Blossom Carnival to be held in October. The Mayor (Dr. Matthews)…

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Young Australia League Royal Easter Show Tour

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1948 · page 2

This Easter the Young Australia League will be conducting its annual lour for country boys to attend the Sydney Royal Easter…

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Young Australia League on Royal Easier Show Tour

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1948 · page 2

This Easter the Young Australia League will be conducting its annual tour for country boys to attend the Sydney Royal Ester Show…

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Eight Weeks to the Show. Considerable Improvements to Schedule

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 1

The Wellington Annual Show is only eight weeks off, and with the present good season, everything points to…

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Chamber Recommends 12 Noon Closing for Second Day of Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 1

THE Wellington Chamber of Commerce will recommend that all business houses in Wellington close at 12 noon on Wednesday, April 21, to allow staff personnel to attend the second day of the Wellington Annual Show…

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Yeoval News P.A. & H. Society Meeting. Committee Most Enthusiastic Over 1948 Show Prospects

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 8

A committee meeting of the P. A. and H. Society was held in the Red Cross Rooms, on Saturday last. Much enthusiasm prevailed, all of which augurs well for the success of the show on the 17th March. Mr. A. R…

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Young Swimmers Show Up Well at School Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 4

The second annual school swimming Carnival was held at the Narromine Baths on Saturday. The attendance although satisfactory did not come up to expectations as it has been hoped that the function would have received greater adult support. However, the…

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Young Australia league Royal Easter Show Tour

The Western Herald · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 8

This Easter the Young Australia Australia League will be conducting Its annual Tour for Country Boys to attend the Sydney Royal…

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Bourke P. & A. Association SHOW & Rodeo, May 5 & 6

The Western Herald · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 6

A meeting of the Committee of the above Association was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon last…

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Peak Hill Show Committee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1948 · page 3

Mr. J. T. Wilson has been elected President of the Peak Hill Show Society. Other office bearers were elected as follows:—…

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Hon. G. D. Bassett M.L.C. To Open Dubbo Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1948 · page 4

At a largely attended meeting of Dubbo P.A. & H. Association held yesterday at 2DU studio, it was decided to request the Hon. G. D. Bassett to officially open the annual show…

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