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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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Nyngan News Wedding--more Rain--tennis Opening--presentation to Departing Cleric--another Picture Show--personal Pars More Rain

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 8

Three inches of rain fell in Nyngan end most places nearby of Wednesday last. Rain commenced to fall on Tuesday night and did not really…

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Beautification Carnival Disappointing Patronage Kath. Robinson Champion

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 10

On account of the recent rains and the consequent rise in the river bringing a polution of mud, the swimming events on the Beautificationists'…

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Show Notes Applications for Sideshows

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 1

The outlook for the forthcoming P.A. and H. Show, in aid of the Dubbo District Hospital is certainly most promising. Applications for schedules…

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Local and General. Warren Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 4

Mr. R. D. Stuckey, Secretary of the Warren Pastoral and Agricultural Association, writes to say that his committee have decided to hold the…

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Dubbo Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 2

Says the "Wellington Times" :--"Dubbo is more ambitious that Wellington, these rather distressful times. Although the P. and A. Society has…

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Carnival Comments Time is Drawing Close

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 2

The publican's booth will be offered at auction by Messrs A. Wilkins and Co. at their office in Maughan Street on Wednesday next, 15th…

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Dubbo Show Topics of Interest

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 1

Don't forget the dates of the Dubbo Hospital Show--Tuesday and Wednesday, May 5 and 6. Prospects for the big event are…

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Local and General Items From All Quarters Warren Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 2

The secretary of the Warren P. and A. Association advises that the Warren Show will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 26 and 27…

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Show Notes Cattle Section Added

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 April 1931 · page 1

Everything points to large entries being received for the Dubbo Show on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 5 and 6. Many enquires are being received and…

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Proposed Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 2

A meeting of delegates from the Returned Soldiers' League and School of Arts was held last night at the School of Arts to discuss the…

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The Coming Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 2

In connection with the approaching carnival we have received a small note unsigned, and with no indication, of where it came from,…

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Dubbo Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 3

Mr. W. F, Dunn, Minister for Agriculture, has been requested to offici ally open the Dubbo show, which is set down for May 5 and 6…

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Methodist Flower Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 4

This year's Methodist Flower Show and Fair promises to be better than ever. An excellent schedule of prises has been arranged and numerous…

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Carnival Notes a Fortnight Away

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 2

School children will assemble at their respective schools on the morning of the carnival, and will meet at the corner of Percy and…

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Dubbo Show Topics of Interest

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 4

Numerous entries are being received for Dubbo's big Hospital Show on May 5 and 6. Enquiries from all parts of the State…

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Our Carnival. Splendid Prospects. Side Shows To Be Admitted

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 3

THERE was another good attendance at the meeting of those interested in the forthcoming carnival, which is to be held on the show ground on…

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Show Printing Gratitude From Gulargambone (To The Editor)

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 6

Sir,—I desire ty enter a protest against the action of the Gulargambone show committee in placing their printing in the hands of an outside…

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Trangie Show. Committee Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 3

Prospect. for the Trangie Show on May 19 and 20, continue to improve, and Mr. F. H. Hayles, secretary, is of the opinion…

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Motor Cycle Club Proposed Speed Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 6

There was a large attendance of members at the weekly meeting of the Club, held a Frank Davis' cycle showrooms, Talbargar Street, last night…

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Local & General News Flower Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 2

On Wednesday and Thursday of next week, the Methodists will hold their Flower Show and Fair. In addition to the beautiful display of blooms, there…

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