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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

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Royal Easter Show, 1932 Sydney's Show Window

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 1

PROSPECTS for the forthcoming show are exceedingly bright. Early indications point to record entries in every section. The figures for the…

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Amalgamated Show and Sports Ground

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 2

A meeting of all persons interested in racing and trotting is called for to-night at 8 o'clock in the Council Chambers, when it is hoped that…

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Our Horticulturists Show Schedule Approved

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 2

There was a good muster of flower and garden lovers at the meeting of the Horticultural Society, under Buninyong's wing, on Friday night, the high…

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Country Boys to See Harbour Bridge and Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 2

Applications are being received from boys in all parts of the State to witness the historic opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Young Australia…

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Commercial Onion Growing Contest Under Auspices P.,A. and H. Association W. T. Sunderland, of Bunglegumbie, Wins Blue Dubbo Best Suited Centre for Onion Culture

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 4

By the courtesy of Mr. John Douglass (Agricultural Instructor) and the assistance of that mutual friend of all growers, Hon. Sec. C. J. Roweliff, of…

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Country Boys to See Bridge Pageant and Royal Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 6

Applications are being received from boys in all parts of the State to witness the historic opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Young…

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The Dubbo Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 2

Last year the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association decided, after" serious consideration, not to hold its annual Show. It was thought that…

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Narromine's Monster Swimming Carnival. Two Nights Of Great Success. Twenty-three Visitors From Sydney

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 1

A swimming carnival, under the auspices of the members of the Narromine Swimming Club, was conducted at the local baths on Saturday and Sunday last, and proved two nights of great success. In addition to twenty-three good sports from the Dowling street…

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The Royal Show Prospects Bright

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 3

Prospects for the forthcoming Show are exceedingly bright. Early indications point to record entries in every section. The figures for the Export…

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Dubbo Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 1

The schedule for the forthcoming Dubbo Show is now in the bands of the printers and will be available shortly. Mr. F. W. K. Wise (secretary)…

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Country Boys' Tour Harbour Bridge Pageant and Royal Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 5

APPLICATIONS are being received from boys in all pearls of the State to witness the historic opening of the Sydney harbour bridge. The Young…

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Shire Rates Cr. Gavel Opposes Increase Not Fair To Those Who Pay Rates Regularly

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 4

Arguing that the ratepayers willing-to pay should not have to carry the burden for those who could and would not pay their…

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Amalgamated Sports and Show Ground Meeting of Sportsmen. Keen Enthusiasm Displayed

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 6

ALTHOUGH the notice was short, there was a very large gathering of, sportsmen-racing and trotting enthusiasts-at the Council Chambers…

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Royal Show Sydney's Big Easter Feature Will Be Better Than Ever

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

Prospects for the forthcoming Royal Show are exceedingly bright and early indications point to record entries in every section…

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Bourke's Last Show

The Western Herald · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 2

Lately there has been much talk in town, and a few bets on the date when the last show was held in Bourke. We bare looked up some…

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Monster Swimming Carnival

Western Age · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 3

The success of the last swimming carnival has prompted the Cobar Swimming Club to run another on Saturday evening, February 20. There…

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Royal Show Sydney's Big Easter Feature Will Be Better Than Ever

Western Age · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 4

Prospects for the forthcoming Royal Show are exceedingly bright and early indications point to record entries in every section…

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Dubbo Show Committee Getting Ready Many Matters Dealt with at Last Night's Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 1

With the president (Mr. L. S. Clark) in the chair, a meeting of the committee of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association was held in the…

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"Why Pick on Me?" President Clark's Query When Appointed to Open 1932 Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 4

Dubbo P.A. and H. Association Committee last night decided that the president (Mr. L. S. Clark) would open the 1932 Show…

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Sir Philip Game Will Open Narromine Show Will Be Guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. McKILLOP

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 1

Schedules for the Narromine Show are now ready, and copies may be had on application to the secretary. Attention is drawn to…

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