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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

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Show Attraction

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 4

Although country shows in recent years have attracted good attendances, show societies are continually looking out for fresh…

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Show Committee Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 8

A committee meeting of the Mendooran P.A. and H. Society was held on Saturday. The principal business of the…

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Autumn Models on Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 4

Autumn was officially here yesterday and Del Ree celebrated its arrival in sweltering weather with a showing of autumn…

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Wool Fashions for 1950 As Shown in the International Wool Exhibition in London

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 1

A mannequin parade of more than fifty, models from the leading couture houses of Europe and America, together…

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Keen Competition at School Swimming Carnival

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

A large crowd of parents, teachers and school children watched many kees competitors taking part is the annual District Rural School's swimming carnival at the baths last night…

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Bourke P. & A. Association SHOW & Rodeo, April 28 & 29 Rita Whittaker Memorial Ladies (Open) Hack

The Western Herald · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 8

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

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Flower Show & Fair at Mendooran

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 3

The Annual Methodist Fair and Flower Show was held on Saturday in the Mechanics' Institute. The exhibits in all sections, although not so numerous as usual, were of a very high standard,…

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Two-day Carnival Planned by Pensioners

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

A busy year is planned by the Peak Hill branch of the Old Age and Invalid Pensioners' Association. Members have drawn up a…

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Gilgandra Wins Gillespie Shield At Narromine Swimming Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 1

Overcoming a three weeks postponement because of rain, a heavy shower on sunday morning and the[?] all dat, the 1956 [?] Carnival conducted on Sunday by the Narromine [?] Swimming Club was an [?]…

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Flower Show and Fair at Mendooran

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 7

The annual Methodist Fair and Flower Show was held on Saturday in the Mechanics Institute…

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School Carnival Postponed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 2

The swimming and sporting carnival between Parkes and Dubbo High Schools for the Nat Palmer Cup at Dubbo yesterday…

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Swimming Carnival at Tooraweenah

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 4

On Sunday, 26th February, a very pleasant day was spent at Mr. Kilfoyle's "Doris Vale' proparty. Those good people kindly…

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Show Committee Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 5

A meeting of the Gulargam bone P. and A. Association committee was held in the hall on Friday, when the following were…

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Orange Show to Be Held in April Orange

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 2

The 1950 Orange Show will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. April 13, 14 and 15— immediately Miter Easter…

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Meeting of Wellington Shire Council Shire Staff Holiday for Show Will Cost Ratepayers Over £100

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 1

THE President of the Wellington Shire Council, Cr. W. L. Johanson, revealed at yesterday's meeting that the gazettal of public holidays in the Shire area resulted in a considerable loss to the Council and the matter of granting requests for the gazettal of holidays was one that required very serious consideration…

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Band Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 6

The public are reminded that the Carnival in aid of the new instrument fund for the Town Band will take place on…

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Show Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 6

Members of the Committee of the Bourke P. & A. Association are reminded that a meeting takes place to-morrow (Saturday),…

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

The Western Herald · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 11

A meeting of the Committee of the Bourke Pastoral & Agricultural Association was held in the Royal Hold on…

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Swim Carnival at Narromine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1950 · page 6

One of the largest crowds ever seen at the Narromine Swimming Pool gathered last Sunday to watch the finals of a…

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Grand Parade of Champion Stock at Dunedoo Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1950 · page 1

Nearly 2000 people attended in brilliant sunshine at the 35th annual Dunedoo P.A.H. & I. Show yesterday. Highlight of the day was the grand parade of light horses and stock, for…

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