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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

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Governor to Open Wellington Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 1

The Secretary of the Wellington P.A. & H. Society, Mr. J. Warren Price, yesterday received advice that His…

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"Brom" My Favorite, Says Louise Brough Fair-haired, rangy Louise Brough, U.S. tennis star, declares that John Bromwich is her favorite tennis partner

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 6

Louis is pictured with sister-American Doris Hart (who is on the left) on arrival at Essendon aerodrome last week, to take…

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Car Parking at Annual Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 1

Charges for car parking space are being introduced by the Borowa Show Society this year. At a recent meeting the…

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Bourke P. & A. Association Adoption of Show Programme

The Western Herald · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 1

An important meeting of the members, of the Committee of the Bourke P. & A. Association will be held in the Council…

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Parkes Festive for Big Swim Carnival Parkes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1950 · page 6

Accommodation in Parkes is taxed to capacity an a result of the huge influx of competitors and spectators who…

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Presentation to Mr. A. C. Paige Popular Show Society Member Farewelled

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 January 1950 · page 1

AS a small token of recognition for his many years of service to the Society as cattle steward and treasurer, Mr. A. C. Paige, was presented with a travelling case by the Wellington P.A. and H. Society at a gathering in…

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Central Show Dates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 2

FORBES: When delegates of the Central Western Show Societies met under the presidency of Mr. Jim Hammond, all centres…

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£1,400 Loss in Carnival Tent Fire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 3

A hoop-la tent and a large amount of stock belonging to Miller's Carnival Caterers, which completed a fortnight's…

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Show & Rodeo Programme

The Western Herald · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 4

In another column appears the programme for the Show & Rodeo of the Bourke P. & A. Association to be held at the Bourke…

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Varied Programme Brings Big Entries for Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 1

The Narromine Amateur Swimming club expects to repeat, on Sunday, the success it [?] last year with its Gillespie Shield Caraival. Swimmers from Dubbo, Gilgandra, Parkes, Coonamble and…

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Bourke P. & A. Association SHOW & Rodeo April 28 & 29

The Western Herald · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 3

A meeting of the Committee of the above Association was held on Saturday afternoon last at the Royal Hotel, when…

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Yeoval News Strong Feeling Over Forced Change of Yeoval Show Dates

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 3

ALTHOUGH the Yeoval Show Society usually stages its exhibition before that of Wellington, the Yeoval Show this year will be held "under protest" on Tuesday, May 2, which is after the Wellington Show…

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Successful Bowling Carnival Peak Hill Diggers at Dubbo

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 3

Last week Peak HIll took four rinks to Dubbo to take part in the most successful Diggers' Annual Bowling Carnival since its incaption…

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£1000 Greyhound Carnival ALBURY

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 6

The Albury Coursing Club will run a £1000 Easter Cup carnival for 128 greyhounds under handicap conditions over 525…

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Judge Comments on Tokyo Rose Case "May Not Have Been Given Fair Trial" WASHINGTON, Wednesday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 3

Supreme Court Justice William Douglas said yesterday that he considered it debatable whether "Tokyo Rose" was given…

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Film Stars' Bid To Bring God To Show Business HOLLYWOOD Wednesday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 1

A group of film celebrities, including actress Jane Russell, announced yesterday that they had banded together to "Bring God…

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Tennis Notes. Exhibition by Champions

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 9

Main topic of interest in the Wellington tennis world is the big exhibition to be staged at the Wellington Tennis Club…

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1950 Show to be Best Ever. Secretary's Appeal for Full Support

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 February 1950 · page 1

THE 1950 schedule is almost completed and we are mailing a final appeal for any suggestions that will make the show bright and attractive. If you knew of anybody who is a likely exhibitor would you. please let…

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Show Dates Not Yet Chosen

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 1

Narromine's show dates for 1950 have not yet been decided upon, and the matter is still in the hands of the sub-committee appointed at last…

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Fruit Display At Orange Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 2

ORANGE: Orchardists are displaying a great deal of interest in the inter-district display of fruit to be staged at the 1950…

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