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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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Sydney Boy Wins 880 Yard Championship Australian Swimming Carnival Brisbane

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 1

At the Australian swimming carnival ut Brisbane, the 880 yards free style championship was won by Noel Ryan (N.S.W.), with Besomo…

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Dubbo Ladies Wield the Willow Fair Sex Endeavour to Emulate Don Bradman R.R.R. Picnic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 2

Western travellers see in the bevy of young ladles who smile behind the counters of the Dubbo Railway Refreshment Rooms…

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Trotting Carnival To-night

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 1

Provided the weather is favourable, there should be a record crowd at tonight's trotting carnival at the Show Ground. In addition to numerous…

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To-day's Swimming Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 1

THE rain which fell on Saturday night and the early hours of yesterday morning has made everything pleasant for the Carnival,…

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A Momentous Question. P. A. & H. SOCIETY Abandonment of Show Discussed

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 2

A MEETING of the Executive Council was held at the Show Ground on Saturday afternoon last, Mr. E. L. Killen presiding…

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Night Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 4

The sport was continued in the evening, but again the attendance was below expectations. About 000 people paid for admission, fully 200 of whom…

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Royal Easter Show Prize Schedule Generous Dontions by Firms

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 1

The prize schedules of the Royal Easter Show, 1931, are to hand. In all sections the classification is liberal, and the prize-money is right up to the…

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Hospital Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 2

The Hospital carnival will commence on Saturday week in Bell Park. Arrangements are well in hand, and the carnival promises to…

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Coonabarabran Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 6

The Committee of the Coonabarabran P. and A. Association have decided to altor the date of the Show to Wednesday and Thursday, 25th…

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Wool Sales Values Show No Change

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 4
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The Secretary, Farmers und Graziers' Co-operative Coy. writes:-- On 27th January we offered 7281 bales, effecting a good clearance and…

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TRANGIE Swimming carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 4

On Sunday last the Swimming Carnival in aid of the School of Arts and Manchester Unity Lodge was held at the Weir under fine weather conditions…

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Local and General. Narromine Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 4

Members of the Show Society are again reminded that a general meeting will be held next Saturday, 7th February, to decide definitely…

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Wool Sales. Valves Show No Change

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 6

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers 'Co-operative Coy. writes:— On 27th January we offered 7284 tales effecting a good clearance and…

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Doings Around Dubbo District NARROMINE The Next Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 4

A meeting has been called for Saturday, February 7, at the Federal Hotel, for the purpose of discussing the question whether Narromine will hold a…

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TRANGIE 1931 Show No Postponement of the Important Event. Large Meeting Unanimously Decide To Carry On. Dates Selected: May 19 AND 20

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 3

Old Man Depression failed utterly to bluff the members of the Trangie Show Committee into abandoning their annual show for 1931. Without a doubt, Trangie and district has been hard hit by the prevailing gloom, but let it be said to the credit of those progressive gentlemen…

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Bathurst Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 2

A rumor that has become widely known is that the Bathurst Show for this year has been abandoned. Hearing of the statement, the president of…

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Local Jottings Show—or No Show?

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 2

The Wellington P. A., & H. Society members are holding a meeting on Saturday, 14th February, to decide the momentous question of carrying…

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Hospital Carnival Starts Next

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 3

THE annual Hospital carnival will start next Saturday, and will be continued the following three Saturdays…

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Beautification Committee Carnival Shows Profit Lighting The Terraces

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 4

With Mr. W. Leonard in the chair, a meeting of the Macquarie River Beautification Committee was Sold in the Town Hall on…

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