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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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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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A Generous Act Free Picture Show for Unemployed

Western Age · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 3

We are pleased to record the fact that Burgess Brothers, proprictors of the Regent Picture Theatre, gave a tree picture show on Monday night to…

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The Pride of Fair Australia

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 10

There'is a burst of martial music, And the tramp of youthful felt, 'Tis the Children of the Empire, Gaily marching down the street…

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Hospital Show Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 1

The wind-up meeting of the Hospital Show Committee, which was to have been held last night, was adjourned until Friday, June 5, when an…

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Coonamble Show Loss

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 6

The financial result of the Coonamble Show this year was far from being in keeping with the great exhibition that had been organised…

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Warren Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 8

Rain killed it, but the Society got its insurance money, and the cattle and sheep were judged. The winners will appear in Tuesday's issue…

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Warren Show. Grand Effort Spoilt By Rain

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 5

Warren people had bad luck this year with their Show, and what would have been a record exhibition, was spoilt through continued soaking…

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A Baby Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 2

A window in the, Western Stores has been fitted up exclusively with all woollen baby garments, white, pink and. cream, and the work of…

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Show and Sports Ground Definite Step Forward Scheme Progressing

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 3

COMING upon a difficult period, when the raising of money to further the show and sports ground scheme is almost an impossibility,…

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Radio Exhibition. Flourishing Industry

The Western Herald · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 2

The radio exhibition held in bourne last week was one of the most successful on record. At the opening ceremony, the chairman of the…

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Radio Exhibition Flourishing Industry Australian-made Sets

Western Age · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 3

The radio exhibition in Melbourne recently was one of the most successful on record. At the opening ceremony, the…

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Prepare Your Exhibits Now Make 1931 Show a Bumper Exhibition

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 2

Prize schedules for Gilganlira's 1931 Show, to be Held on tha 18th. and 19th. August, are being put into print immediately,…

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Radio Exhibition Flourishing Industry Australian-made Sets

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 5

The radio exhibition in Melbourne recently was one of the most successful on record. At the opening ceremony, the…

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Warren Show Grand Effort Spoilt by Rain

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 1

Warren people had bad luck this year with their Show and what would have been a record exhibition was spoi[?] through…

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GILGANDRA'S 1931 Annual Show Preliminary Work Well Advanced Revised Schedule Shows Only Small Reductions'

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 5

Matters in connection with the annual Gilgandra Show, to be held on 18th. and 19th. August, were further advanced at a well,…

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Our District Exhibit at Show Will Only be One Competitor This Year Prize Money Increased to £15

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 2

Bearbong will be the only centre exhi[?]ing a District Exhibit at this season's annual Show. This information was conveyed…

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Nearly £600 Profit From Dubbo Hospital Show Committee's Wind-up Meeting £20 Honorarium Granted to Assistant Secretary Serisier

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 3

Thanks to the wonderful response made by the big-hearted people of Dubbo and district, the profit from the recent Hospital Show will be in the vicinity of £600. This was made evident on Friday night, when the wind-up meeting of the committee was held…

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Dubbo District Hospital Show Success Splendid Surplus of £567/10/5 Hearty Appreciating Accorded All Assistants Honorarium to Assistant Secretary

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1931 · page 4

The President of the Dubbo District Hospital Show Committee (Mr. A. W. Cleaver) chaired the wind-up meeting at the Town Hall on Friday evening…

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Wonderful Success for Hospital Funds Big Vaudeville and Revue Show

Western Age · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 2

Held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night, the big vaudeville and revue show in aid of the District Hospital was a brilliant success…

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Golf Exhibition

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 5

Will Corry, the noted golfer, arrived in Gilgandra to-day and will play an exhibition match on the local links this afternoon. He will be…

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