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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

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Fair Rents Court

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 2

An application tor the determination of fair rents on three houses in Birch Street Coonabarabran, was made to the Fair…

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Baby Show Outstanding Success

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 4

The baby show held last Friday afternoon, and Organised by the Hospital Auxiliary, led by the president…

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Big Services Show for Gilgandra

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 1

Mr. Colin George, of the N.S.W. and Commonwealth Recruiting Committee, met members of the Gilgandra…

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Flower Section at Dubbo Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 3

In the flower section of the 1951 Dubbo Show, Mrs. Gibb's Special Prize was won by Mr. J. Dowling and not Mrs. C. Wynne…

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Profit of £150 Baradine Flower Show

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 3

A profit of about £160 in reported from St. Andrews’ Flower Show held in Baradine on Saturday when,…

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Annual Hockey Carnival Games at Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1951 · page 6

Two hundred and forty players from Western Districts utilised three playing fields in Barden Park on Sunday for…

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"Show Piece"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 30 May 1951 · page 4

"Show Piece" is the name of this sophisticated cocktail dress in aqua, blue gold woven faille. Special features are…

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Hockey Carnival Success at Barden Park

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 30 May 1951 · page 6

Good keen hockey was the order of the day at Barden Park on Sunday. Good fast grounds, keen competition and sociability of the players made it a day to be remembered…

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Poultry and Pigeon Show

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 7 June 1951 · page 4

The Baradine Pigeon and Poultry club will be holding an exhibition at Baradine Showground on Saturday next. No railed…

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P. & C. ASSOCIATION Increased Carnival Total

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 7 June 1951 · page 12

An additional £124 not credited to the Mardi. Gras Queen candidate Miss Pat Clare, would have raised…

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Variety Show Is Big Success Methodist Young People Sparkle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 June 1951 · page 4

Gay costumes, appropriate scenery and spirited singing made the Methodist Young People's Variety concert last…

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The Wool Market. London Sales Show Fall in Values

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 June 1951 · page 4

As there have been no wool [?] during the past week there are only the recent London…

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Carnival Will Be Held for Ambulance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1951 · page 4

A decision to hold a carnival in November or December was made by the Dubbo District Ambulance Committee…

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The King and Queen Tour Festival Exhibition

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1951 · page 1

Their Majesties the King and Queen, accompanied by Queen Mary, Princess Elisabeth and Princess Margaret and other members of the Royal Family, toured the Festival of Britain Exhibition on the South…

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POLO Narromine Teams Beaten At Mudgee Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1951 · page 1

The polo carnival at Mudgee last Thursday, Friday and Saturday resulted. in wins for both the Wellington A and B…

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MUFFIN - Biters for Sherlock's Show London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1951 · page 1

Two official muffin biters have been appointed for the Sherlock Holmes exhibition which opened three weeks ago…

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Mr. H. Sarina to Be Asked to Open Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1951 · page 1

Mr. H. Sarina. who is kr to Narromine landholders member of the RAS held w competition judging party…

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Stud Ram Sales Predicted at Big Sheep Fair

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 4

With offerings totalling 1475 Merino sheep in 1180 pens (compared with 1490 sheep in 1083 pens last year), the stage…

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Show Secretary Resigns: Six Year Term

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 2

After a six year term of office as Secretary of the Dubbo P. A. and H. Association, Mr. F. N. B. Fitzhardinge…

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All Time Record for Jubilee Sydney Sheep Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 4

The Jubilee Annual Sheep Show, which will be conducted on the Sydney Showground from June 20 to 23, has attracted an…

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