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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

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District Exhibit for Royal Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1949 · page 5

Mr. K. P. Trevitt, organiser of the Western Exhibit, reports that in the early part of the month some more new…

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Disappointing Attendance, but Entertaining Sport at Final Swimming Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 8

THREATENING weather and the attraction of the Ambulance carnival resulted in a disappointing attendance at the Municipal Baths on Saturday night last for the occasion of the Wellington Amateur Swimming Club's final carnival of the season. However, the crowd of about 200 spectators thoroughly enjoyed the fast moving…

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£250 Prizemoney for Trots and Shearing West will Brighten the Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 1

PLANS for a better and brighter second day programme for the Wellington Show, to be held in May, were made at last Friday's meeting of the P. A. and H. Society. The secretary of the Society, Mr. J. Warren Price…

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No Week-End Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 3

Although it was originally suggested that Peak Hill last Show beheld at weekend, the dates for the Show are now…

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Bowls Dubbo Players Visit City for Country Week Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 4

President Arthur Ison, Secretary "Vic." Lark and deveral other Dubbo players journeyed to Sydney during the week to compete at Country Week. We wish them every success and trust they return…

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Peak Show Committee Re-elects Mr. J.T. Wilson President

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 3

The first meeting of the new committee of the Peak Hill P.A. and H. Associations re-elected Mr.J.T. Wilson president of the committee, unopposed for his second term. Messrs. W.H. Cwaia, J. Wattmaill, S. Patea, E. Milgate S. Symane and A.J. Mathews were re-elected…

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Show Donations

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 13

At Friday’s mating of the Coonabarabran P. and A. Association, the following donations were acknowledged: Permewan Wright…

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Show Exhibit

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 14

Mr. N. W. Brain of Brains’ Motors (Gilgandra) Co., advises that he will have a comprehensive display at next week’s…

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Coona. Show Next Tuesday and

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 1

THE 65th ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF COONABARABRAN PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY TAKES PLACE NEXT TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 1st AND 2nd MARCH…

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Show Ball Sectry. Mr, Harold Atkins Appointed

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 12

Mr. Harold Atkins has been appointed by the P. and A. Association as secretary to carry out arrangements for the…

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Criticism of Show Committee (To The Editor)

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 3

Sir,—According to a report in your paper of the monthly meeting of the P.. and A., committee, much discussion was entered into…

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Admission to Show Ball Same Charge Ladies & Gents

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 2

“Women these days consider themselves the equal of men and want the same ‘dough,’ so they should pay the same price as…

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Royal Easter Show

The Western Herald · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 4

The Australian Tea Bureau has already commenced work at the Sydney Showground on the construction of its exhibition for the…

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Good Nomination for Swimming Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 1

Good nominations have been re-ceived for the Gillespie Shield swim-ming carnival at Narromine on Sun-day. There should be keen…

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Good Organisation Helped Success of Narromine Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1949 · page 1

The excellent organisation and efficient running of events was the outstanding feature of the Narromine Swimming Club's Gillcepie…

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Bowls Country Week Carnival Was Practically a Washout

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1949 · page 3

With the exception of the Ison Brothers, Frank and Arthur, our Country Week representatives were all eliminated in the Fours and Pairs rather early in the proceedings…

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Jubilee Annual Sheep Show and Ram Sales

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1949 · page 5

The Council of, the N.S.W. Sheepbreeders Association will be conducting its fiftieth Annual Sheep Show on the…

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Show Committee

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 3 March 1949 · page 5

A meeting of the Mendooran Show committee was held on Monday.. Mr.. O.... Gavin presided, and the following were present:…

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Show Society Meeting of Committee

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 3 March 1949 · page 2

The president (Mr.. A.. R.. Burrell) presided at last meeting of the committee of the Gilgandra P.. and A.. Association, held in…

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Golfers Show Enthusiasm Annual Meeting Well Attended Mr. A. Beveridge President; Mr. W. Bender Secretary

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 3 March 1949 · page 1

Much enthusiasm was displayed at the annual meeting of the Gilgandra Golf Club, held in the Memorial…

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