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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Official Luncheon the Hon. H. V. C. THORBY Praises Committee "A Record Show"

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 1

The Hon. H. V. C. Thorby, Minister for Agriculture, was the guest of the Show Committee at the official luncheon yesterday, when…

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The Children's Corner a Column Dedicated to Our Young Folk Uncle Silas and the Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 4

Dear Boys and Girls,--This is a great week for Dublin and they cull it "carnival week" because there are so many big attractions to lure the…

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Through the Open Shop Window Dubbo Shows Her Splendid Wares Annual Show Proves Big Success "One of the Best of the West"

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 2

It is Show Time now in Dubbo, And gay time, too, we vow; When wealth of products show How great is Dubbo now."…

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Show Sparklets

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 8

In and around the Show Grounds on Wednesday there must have been fully 2500 motor cars. At a modest estimate, the value of the vehicles should…

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Narromine Show Wednesday &

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 2

The committee of the Narromine Agricultural Society has made elaborate preparations for the annual exhibition to be held on Wednesday and Thursday…

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Dubbo District's Successful Show Splendid Schedule-Record Response. Ideal Weather Exhibits Proclaim Wealth of District

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 4

DUBBO SHOW, 1929! Shades of First Show, 1873! Vast difference between the two! If the hearts of gold responsible for…

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Presbyterian Annual Fair. Plenty of Attractions

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 3

THE annual fair, in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, was held in the Empire Hall on Friday night and Saturday…

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Our Picture Show Coming Attractions

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 5

"Anybody Here Seen Kelly?" which will be shown at the Monarch-Empire Theatre to-night, is a comedy of an Irish traffic cop and a little French…

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Show Exhibits From All Parts

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 2

To set out the popularity of the Dubbo Show and the interest evinced in the undertaking beyond the district It may be mentioned that this year…

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Dubbo Show Wellington and District Exhibitors

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 3

THE following exhibitors were successful in gaining prizes at the Dubbo annual show, held last week: In the saddle and harness horse…

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The Jingle of Bingle The Dubbo Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 3

The moving finger having writ moves on and so the moving finger having writ success in connection with the recent Dubbo Show leaves us but a…

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The Wheel O' Chocolates Brings Money To Hospital £250 Taken on Show Ground

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 1

That the chocolate wheel is a great source of revenue for a hospital, was evinced in no uncertain manner during the annual Dubbo…

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Trangie Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 4

The last reminder! Trangie Show on Wednesday and Thursday of nest week. "It in going to be the best yet held" was the good oil Mr. Butter…

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Record Show Total Entries: 2,543

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 4

In fine, bar cold weather, the show opened on Wednesday and proved a record in every way. The attendance on both days was very large, and…

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Smoke Social. Another Huge Success. Generous Response for Next Year's Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 4

Wednesday, was a day of success, and that happy condition was continued into the night. At 8.30 nearly 100 representative…

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The Governor-General Visits Narromine. Officially Opens the Show. His Excellency Warmly Welcomed by Local Citizens. And Entertained in Town Hall Public and Convent Schools Visited Important Day in History of Narromine

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 4

Wednesday, May 8, was a red-letter day in the history of Narromine and the many important events that took place, passed off in a way that brought distinct success to the people of Narronime…

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Notes O' Nyngan The Show Carnival Our Water Reserves Causing Anxiety

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 7
Also in Western Age

The P. and A. Show Committee met on Saturday last to make final arrangements in connection with the forthcoming show. The president (Mr. J. A…

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Trangie-show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 8

Trangie's annual show takes place on May 15 and 16, for which record entries, numbering 2700 have been received. There will be a big…

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Lord Stonehaven Governor-general at Narromine Visits Schools Entertained at Luncheon by Agricultural Society

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 1

His Excellency Lord Stonehaven, Governor-General of Australia, arrived in Narromine by the Bourke mail yesterday morning,…

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