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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

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Preparing for Next Show P. AND A. COMMITTEE Mems On Current Activities

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Co[?]onanble P.. and A.. Association once motion of Messrs.. D.. T.. Mationald and John Robinson, the…

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Swimming Annual Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1949 · page 3

Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club will hold its annual carnival at the Olympic Pool on Sunday February 6 with sessions…

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Coonamble Wins Relay Title At Orange Swimming Carnival

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 5

Coonamble relay swimming team won the President's Cup at the Orange District Swimming Club's carnival, held at…

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"Nothing to Show for It" Sydney Newspaper's Story of Effort To Destroy Rabbits at Trangie "Either the Rabbits Go or We Go."

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 4

That statement is the "Sunday Herald's" summing up of Mr. Sydney Austin's views on the rabbit plague. Mr. Austin has been making determined attempts to destroy the rabbits on his property "Wa[?]hianna."…

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Swimming Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1949 · page 2

The annual carnival conducted by Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club at the Olympic Pool will be held in two…

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Order Trucks Early For Royal Easter Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1949 · page 2

Although it is still two months before the opening of this year's Royal Easter. Show the Traffic Office of the New South Wales…

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English Hackney Breeder Presents Trophy for Royal Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1949 · page 5

The attention of owners of Hackney Ponies is directed to the fact that a fine trophy, in…

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Atomic Show for British Industries Fair

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1949 · page 2

An atomic energy stand will be a feature of this year's British Industries Fair. The display will show the…

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P.a. and H. Association

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 10 February 1949 · page 5

A general meeing of the Mendooran P.A. and H.. Association was held in Mr.. Manusu's office on 5th inst.. when the following…

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Show Society Suggestions for Schedule Invited

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 February 1949 · page 1

The Wellington Show Society's schedule for the 1949 show is now in the course of preparation and will shortly…

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Coonamble to Affiliate With Western Group Of Show Societies

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 10 February 1949 · page 2

It was decided at the last meeting of the Coonamble P.. and A.. Association committee that affiliation with the Western Group of…

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Chevrolet on Show

The Western Herald · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 4

Mr. K. Cameron, of Coleman's Garage, has on show the latest model Chevrolet car. This vehicle is colored grey, and is indeed very…

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Cycle Notes Local Lads Show Good Sprinting Form

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1949 · page 4

There was a good attendance in spite of the threatening weather in the early part of the night at the Dubbo Cycle Club meeting last Saturday. Some of the sprint finishes were so close that the riders…

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Coonamble Show Society

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 February 1949 · page 5

At last meeting of the Coonamble P. and A. Association, it was decided, on the motion of Messrs. Salmon and Landers, that the…

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Swimming. Bright Prospects for Saturday's Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 February 1949 · page 1

The final carnival to be staged at the Municipal Baths on Saturday night next by the Wellington Amateur…

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Show Catering by Country Womens' Association

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 February 1949 · page 6

The Country Womens' Association will again attend to the luncheon and afternoon tea arrangements at the Coonabarabran…

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Late Coonamble News Conflicting Show Dates Position Clarified

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 February 1949 · page 7

The unfortunate ambiguous position with regard to the clashing show dates of Coonamble and Gilgandra has now…

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Eight Teams For Gillespie Shield Swimming Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 February 1949 · page 1

Although nominations will not close until tonight. It is believed there will be at least eight teams contesting the Gillespie…

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Preparing for Narromine's 1949 Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 February 1949 · page 3

During the regular monthly meeting of the Narromine Show Committee, held last Saturday, the main business discussed was the election…

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Mishap at Forbes Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1949 · page 2

At the finish of the 100 metres freestyle race at the Olympic pool on Sunday night, Gilgandra swimmer, Jim Walker,…

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