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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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Gulargambone Show Heavy Rain Causes Postponement For a Week

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 6

Early on Friday morning steady rain fell and by 9 a.m. it was plainly seen by everyone, that it would be impossible to carry on with the…

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GILGANDRA P. AND A. ASSOCIATION Annual Show Dates Fixed August 18th. and 19th

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association, held in the Memorial…

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Trangie Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of the above, which was largely attended, was held at the Imperial Hotel on Saturday afternoon last, when all…

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Warren Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 1

Warren Show will be held on May 26 and 27. As the district is enjoying a magnificent season, indications are that all previous records will be…

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World's Grain Exhibition. an Opportunity to Advertise Australian Wheat

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 8

By taking advantage of the opportunity afforded by the coming World's Grata Exhibition, the Director of Agriculture reminds wheat…

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Warren Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 4

Advice from Warren is to the effect that entries for the annual show, to be held on the 26th and 27th inst. and which have now closed, are a…

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Stud Sheep at Trangie Show Famous Stock Centre Holds Annual Exhibition No Signs of Depression Record Entries in Many Sections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 7

Renowned throughout New South Wales as a stock centre, and known all over Australia as the home of the Commonwealth s finest stud sheep, Trangie and district staged a magnificent Show on Tuesday and Wednesday, when…

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Dubbo Diggers Welcome New President Carnival Evening

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 6

Dr. A. N. Yuille is the third medico to be president of the Dubbo branch of the R.S. and S.I.L. On Friday night last,…

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Coonamble Show Wellington Poultry Successes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 3

The Wellington Poultry Club was well, represented at the Conamble show in the poultry section, for which there were record entries,…

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Dubbo Hospital Show £500 Profit

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 1

Although the balance-sheet has not yet been completed, Mr. J. E. Serisler told a "Dispatch" representative today that the recent…

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"Merino Kings" Parade Their Flocks Our Paramount Industry Demonstrated A Record Exhibition at Coonamble

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 3

With sheep most predominant in the district it was only to be expected that it would be an outstanding important section and a great success…

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Sparkling Performances in Ring At Coonamble Annual Show R. G. Wrigley's Double Mint's Great Feat

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 1

It was a thousand p[?]es the rain so seriously interfered with the ring features the first day of the Coonamble Show, held…

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Comments on the Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 1

As far as the weather was concerned, Trangie was very lucky and the dates could not have been better selected. Both days were beautifully…

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[?]Rangie Show Stock Exhibits Best in Australia Show of National Value

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 1

At Trangie Show each year there is [?] display of live stock, such as is possibly [?] seen at any other Country [?] in the Commonwealth. The Show…

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Men Who Made the Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 1

In times like these the best stock Show in the West could not be promoted without considerable organisation and hard work, and the man who…

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Trangie Annual Show Reveals Quality Home of Sheep, Cattle and Horses Keen Rivalry Among All District Breeders Ideal Weather and Good Attendance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 5

For many years Trangie has held the reputation of being the premier stock Show of the State. The town is situated in…

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Trangie Holds State's Most Successful Live Stock Show Stud Sheep, Cattle and Horses Best Ever Seen on Ground. Large Entries and Keen Competition. Committee Jubilant at Unqualified Success

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 1

With the abandonment, this year, of the Sydney Sheep Show, the Trangie Show, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, proved to be the premier sheep exhibition of the State. What a magnificent achievement and advertisement for Trangie, now known all over N.S.W. as…

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Trangie Show Further Awards

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 3

The following are the list of awards for the horse and farm produce sections at last week's great Show at Trangie. They were held over from…

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Fair Exchange a New Back For An Old One How a Bad Back Was Made Strong

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 4

The back aches at times with a dull indescribable feeling, making you weary and restless; piercing pains shoot across the region of the kidneys…

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Local & General News Errata Trangie Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 2

Mr. G. R. Lee was awarded first and champion ribbon for ewe showing milk teeth only, and Mr. E. Sparks was second. Mr. Wass. of Warren, judged…

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