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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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Annual Methodist Flower Show Highly Successful Exhibition A Wonderful Array of Blooms

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 1

The annual Flower Show, held under the auspices of the Gilganura Methodist Church, which eventuated in the Australian…

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Show Snaps

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 4

When a "Dispatch" representative was passing the dog kennels at the Show yesterday he saw two attractive young ladies walk over to where a…

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Coonamble Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 1

In[?] exhibitors at the forth-coming Coonamble show which taken place en 12th and 13th May, are reminded that entries close on…

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Show Week Thousands Attend Dubbo District Hospital Show!

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 6

FROM an early hour on Tuesday morning, people commenced to gather at the Show Ground, nn unusual occurrence for the first day. The…

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Western Movement Big Meeting at Dubbo Fair Deal for Country

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 4

With lightning speed the Western Movement is spreading throughout the middle west. Following Saturday's Trangie…

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Official Luncheon Speakers Strike Optimistic Note Mr. Les. Clark Opens Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 1

The President (Mr. A. W. Cleaver) presided at the official luncheon, during which Mr. Les. Clark (president of Dubbo P.A…

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People's Response Ideal Weather Prevails Show Triumph of Organisation No Signs of Depression

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 6

Thousands of people from all parts of the West attended the Dubbo District Hospital Show, held at the Show Ground on Tuesday and Wednesday. Magnificent as was the attendance, which was far beyond the most sanguine expectations of…

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Show Sidelights

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 6

A sign of the times. There was a very fine display of horse-drawn vehicles by Utley and Co. Does it mean the re-instating of the horse?…

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Show Stock Realise Good Prices

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 1

Mr. A. W. Cleaver wielded the gavel at the sale of some of the Show stock on Wednesday. On account of Mr. F. Firth, six…

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Dubbo Show. Two Days of Big Success

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

The croakers at Dubbo are looking childish. Those know-alls who predicted failure for the Show are now as silent as…

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Trangie Show. Famous for Sheep and Fat Stock

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 3

Next to Sydney Sheep Show, the wonderful-exhibition of sheep that is annually staged at Trangie is generally accepted as the greatest…

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Dubbo District Hospital Show Unique Success in All Sections Primary Products of Perfect Quality Solid Support From Dubbo District Big Non-Competitive Display of School Work Enterprise and Energy of Directorate Commended

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 5

Nothing succeeds like success. That is why hats are off and all hands extended to the Directorate of Dubbo District Hospital. Success is rarely achieved without work and sacrifice. The Board gave of both in its organisation and managerial…

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Show for Nyngan

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 2

Two meetings of those interested have recently been held in Nyngon to discuss the possibility of holding n show or carnival. There was not a…

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Building Exhibition Australia Represented at Berlin BERLIN

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 1

Australia is represented at a comprehensive exhibition which is remaining open until August. Special attention has been paid to…

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Our Recent Carnival Shows a Good Profit. Amalgamation Scheme Popular

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 3

A MEETING of the committee of the Carnival which was held in order to raise funds for the Trustees of the Amalgamated Sports Ground, was held…

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Nyngan News Will Show Be Held Empire Day Picnic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 2

Collar footballers visited Nyngan on Sunday week and were defeated by 37 to 7. Nyngan hockey girls played…

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Show for Nyngan

Western Age · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 4

Two meetings of those interested have recently been held in Nyngan in discuss the possibility of holding a show or carnival. There was not a…

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Building Exhibition Australia Represented at Berlin

Western Age · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 1

Australia is represented at a comprehensive exhibition which is remaining open until August. Special attention has been paid to…

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Nyngan News Will Show Be Held Empire Day Picnic

Western Age · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 4

Cobar footballers visited Nyngan on Sunday week and were defeated by 37 to 7. Nyngan hockey girls played…

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Trangie Show Over 100 Stud Sheep Wonderful Entries

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 6

Despite the adverse season, this year's Trangie Show promises to be better than ever. The big event will be held at the…

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