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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

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The Dubbo Show Second Essay

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 2

At Dublio Show a competition was conducted for the best essay on the subject. "The Dubbo Show, its pleasures and enjoyments."…

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Show Essay Second-prize Winner

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 18 May 1932 · page 4

The following delightful little essay is by Marie Henderson and won second prize among the senior entrants in the competition conducted in connection…

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Autumn Flower Show At Narromine School of Arts' Enterprise

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 2

The first Autumn Flower Show, in aid of the School of Arts, was held in the Town Hall on Saturday, and was a great success…

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Punch and Judy Show

The Western Herald · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 2

This afternoon at 3 o'clock the children and adults will be amused at the Punch and Judy show, which includes funny monkeys, magic and…

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Correspondence Show Ball. (To the Editor)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 4

Sir,—I noticed in your report of the recant Show ball that you mentioned receipt of an [?]msigned letter criticising the supper, and the fact…

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Maytime Ball. Trangie's Successful Show Week Function

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 8

Easily the most enjoyable social function during show Week at Trangie, was the Maytime Ball, held on Tuesday night. All big dances in…

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A Priest's Praise of Dubbo Show's Success

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 3

In connection with arrangements for penning the large number of exhibits in the sheep section at Dubbo Show (the entries being…

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Narromine Flower Show. Pretty Display in Town Hall

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 1

A most successful Flower Show was held in the Town Hall on Saturday last, and town and country people all did their best to help the…

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Bandsmen Meet Suggested Minstrel Show Public Contests Sponsored

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 1

The adjourned monthly meeting of the Dubbo Citizens' and District Baud was held last night, there being a good attendance. Vice-president Howie was…

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Conference And Exhibition. at Nyngan During June. Far West Children's Health Scheme

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 6

Mr. Stanley Q. Drummond writes to the "News:" We have decided to hold a conference and health exhibition under the…

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An Appreciation by Show Secretary Wise (To the Editor)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 3

Sir: May I ask space in your columns. In express my sincere appreciation to the committee, stewards, judges, assistants, exhibitors the public, the…

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Great Sheep Show Warren Maintains Prestige Bundemar's Grand Champion WARREN

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 2

A record success and one in keeping with the Societies' reputation as the premier sheep exhibit of the West, was the display of…

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Health Week in Far West Growth of Rev. Drummond's Great Work Talks and Exhibition at Nyngan

Western Age · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 2
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On one of his frequent visits to Dubbo on Wednesday was the Rev. Stanley Drummond, the founder and director of that noble…

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Baptist Senior Girls' Fair

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 May 1932 · page 5

THE fair held last Thursday in connection with the Baptist Senior Girls Missionary Union was undoubtedly a success. Needless to say the…

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Show Speilers Catch The Unwary At Gular

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 23 May 1932 · page 1

The aunnal Gular show, which was held last Friday was very successful, although the entries were not as numerous as in previous years…

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The First Show An Appreciation Of Mr. Baird

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 23 May 1932 · page 2

The following is from the current issue of "The Newingbonian":-- "We met him at the cattle pens at a Dubbo Show. Where else would…

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Carnival Week

The Western Herald · Tuesday 24 May 1932 · page 2

The present fine weather gives every indication of the recent rain drying up considerably before next week, to which the races and social…

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Far West Children's Health Scheme. Health Conference and Exhibition. Opening at Nyngan June 3

The Western Herald · Tuesday 24 May 1932 · page 3

No effort is being spared to make the Health Conference as attractive and instructive as possible. The Department of Agriculture is…

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Carnival Week. RACE & Social Functions

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1932 · page 2

The Carnival week commences next Monday, when the first day's Picnic races will be run. At night the Grand Catholic Ball will be the attraction in…

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