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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

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Show Time Visitors to See Sydney Harbor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 6

Many representatives of the Agricultural Show committees throughout New South Wales will witness the opening of the Sydney Harbor Bridge from the…

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WELLINGTON P. A. AND H. Society. Preparing for the Show. Committee Enthusiastic

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 3

There was a very large attendance of the committee of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society at a meeting held at the School of Arts…

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Buckjumping Show

The Western Herald · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 2

A buckjumping show will be held in Moore's Arena on Friday night next, and part proceeds will be donated to the Bourke Hospital. Plenty…

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"Doctors' Wives" Local Show Shines

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 6

The management of the Monarch Empire Picture Theatre, which controls the sole rights for screening Metro-Goldwyn Fox, Warner Bros…

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Bourke Show Ground. Campers Will Go

The Western Herald · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 2

On Monday afternoon last two Trustees of the Show Ground, Messrs J. Kessey G. M. Robertson, together the Hon Sec. Mr. A. Randall…

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Topical Tit-bits Nyngan Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 2

The secretary of the Nyngan P. and A. Association advises the "Dispatch" that the Nyngan Show will be held on May 25 and 26…

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Show Notes

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 6

A large and representative gathering assembled at Blunden's open air picture show to make further preparations for the Show. Owing to the…

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Show Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 6

The annual general meeting of the Gulargambone Show Society was held in the local hall on Saturday, 20th, February. Mr. Munro…

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Sports Carnival Arranged for Easter

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 6

On Monday night of last week, one of the largest meetings since the new Progress Association was formed turned up at the meeting…

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Show Notes Dubbo and Nabromtne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 1

Sec. Wise advises that the organising of Dubbo Show is proceeding space, and prospects are most hopeful. There is still ample room for further donations…

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Coonamble Carnival Dubboites Enjoy It McCarry Cup Stays at Home

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 4

"We're, off to Coonumble to represent Dubbo," said thirteen of the locals on Sunday morning last, and off they went…

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Country Boys' Tour Harbour Bridge Pageant and Royal Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 7

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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Successful Swimming Carnival Astill Brothers Outstanding Performers Fine Swimming Exhibitions At Tooraweenah

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 2

Last Sunday was a red letter day for Tooraweenah and the energ[?] secretary (Mr J. Luckie) has just cause to feel proud of…

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Narromine Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 5

The following donations towards the prise fund are thankfully acknowledged, in addition to those recorded last week. Further donations are…

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Bourke Show Ground

The Western Herald · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 3

On Wednesday afternoon the Council's dayman secured the big tent and proceeded to the showground to get the assistance of several of the…

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Wristlet Watch As Show Prize

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 1

The secretary of the Dubho Show has received advice from the proprietors of Aunt Marys Baking Powder that a special prize of a lady's gold…

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Show Notes

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 1

Ladies will be pleased to know that they are being specially catered for in the cookery classes by the following prizes:--"Mum's Special," Irish linen…

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Highly Successful Annual Picnic in Bubbo Show Ground Employees of No. 5 Western Raiwlay District Have Happy Re-union in Bright Sunshine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 4

Yesterday saw another Railway Picnic come and go, and it all passed happily. All went as morry as the marriage bell. One cycle accident and…

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Narromine Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 2

Sir Philip Game, the State Governor, has agreed to open the Narromine Show, and the ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday,…

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Wellington Jockey Club Reformed Mr. Norman Cook elected Hon. Secretary. Racing for Show Week

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 5

DESPITE the very inclement state for the weather on Tuesday night. There was a very large gathering of racing enthusiasts at a meeting…

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