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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

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"Last of Mrs. Cheyney" Box Plan Open. Show on Wednesday Week

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 May 1932 · page 2

THE box plan for the Musical and Dramatic Society's play, "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," which is to be staged in the Alexander Theatre on…

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Girl Guides Exhibition

The Western Herald · Tuesday 3 May 1932 · page 2

The Girl Guides are holding an exhibition in the Wonderland Theatre on Monday, May 9th commencing at 8 p.m. The admission will be adults…

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Last of Carnival. Trotting Meeting My Winn Again Scores

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1932 · page 5

The Dubbo and District Trotting Club held its annual meeting on the Show Ground on Saturday last. Perfect weather prevailed but the…

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Trangie Show Over 2300 Entries

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 4 May 1932 · page 1

Prospects for the annual Trangie Show are very promising and judging from the entries received to date a record number of exhibitors will be in…

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Agricultural Society's Annual Show Narromine's Big Effort Qualify and Quantity of Stud Stock Impress Governor Game Guest of Honor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 May 1932 · page 5

A canopy of cloudless blue, King Sol benignant in his azure sphere—the bracing tang of an Autumn zephyr softly floating o'er the Western plains—what better conditions to grace the opening of an exhibition of the…

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Show Sidelights

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 May 1932 · page 6

Well up to the standard of previous years, the Show was a great success. Entries were good, the attendance better and Secretary Bowden Fletcher…

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Governor Opens Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 May 1932 · page 5

Promptly at 2 p.m., his Excellency, after a brief but interesting address, declared the Show officially open. Mr. R. G. McKillop (president)…

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Dubbo Show Takings

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 5 May 1932 · page 1

Dubbo Show committee, is very satisfied with the result of last week's Show, which they state was one of the best from every viewpoint. The…

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The Late Wellington Show (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 May 1932 · page 3

Sir.—Please allow me to congratulate Wellington on its Amalgamated Show and Sports Ground. Later, when planted with suitable trees, it…

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Girl Guides Exhibition

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 2

The Girl Guides are holding an exhibition in the Wonderland Theatre on Monday,May 9th commencing at 8 p.m. The admission will be adults…

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Flower Show

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 2

It will be of interest to all lovers of flowers to learn that a flower show will be held during the present year. After the successful show of last year…

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Boxing At Nyngan Fine Exhibition Meades Ouitcsnts Cain

Western Age · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 3

Judging by the attendance, extra keen interest was manifest in the Meades-Cain fight at Mac's Stadium, Nyngan, on Saturday…

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Trangie Show 2,300 Entries. Tuesday and Wednesday Next

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 4

Messages received from Trangie this week indicate that the town's motto, "Better every year," will be more than upheld Being the…

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The Show Ball. a Brilliant Function. NEARLY 100 Couple Present

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 1

On Tuesday night the Town Hall was well filled with dancers who attended the Show Ball, which was held in honour of His Excellency, Sir Philip…

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Narromine Show. Note And Comments. Exhibits a Credit to the District

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 5

One of the most outstanding features of the Show was the number and quality of exhibits in the cattle and sheep sections. In the cattle…

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Town Talk Ambulance Enthusiasm--the Coming. Meeting--energetic Show Secretary--talented Lady--showmen Pleased-- Tennis Again--a Cool Reception

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 2

It is in truth, an ill wind that blows nobody good. Ever since the Dubbo Ambulance Committee decided to take the bit in its teeth and resign on…

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Narromine Visited by Sir Philip Game, Governor of N.S.W. Civic Reception And Busy Morning Follows His Arrival Ball At Night And Show On Wednesday. a Great Time Despite Depression

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 1

Narromine's Show for 1932 is over, but happily, it passed off most successfully, in ideal weather, and was witnessed by large crowds of local residents and visitors. Many people thought that owing to the Snow being abandoned…

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Trangie Show Over 2300 Entries

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 1

Over 2300 entries, including 1000 sheep, have been received for the Trangie Show, which will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 10 and 11…

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The Western Group Of Show Associations Meeting at Narromine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 1

Mr. Harry Leggo (Orange) presided a meeting of the Western Group of Agricultural Societies' Association at Narromine on Thursday night. Others…

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Opinions of the People Dubbo Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1932 · page 2

Sir,—As a Show supporter, I have been an exhibitor for the past 20 years or more; also acted as steward and judge. I have seen all shows on the…

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