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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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Show Notes

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 5

Mr. C. K. Bragg was most delighted at his splendid success in the draught horse section. Altogether be made thirteen entries and collected…

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Polo Carnival To Be Held In July

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 3

The committee meeting of the Polo Club, called to discuss the advisability of holding a polo carnival, was held last Saturday afternoon…

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Some of the Workers for the Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 4

This photograph, taken at one of the dozens of working bees, shows some of the men who support the Trangie Show in the most practical manner. Leading members of the executive will be noticed, as well as the President, Mr. Alex Cameron…

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The Greatest Country Show in the State Trangie's Record-Breaking Exhibition "Best I've Seen," Says Deputy Premier. Wonderful Display In New Pavilion. Bundemar and Weemarah Shake Sheep Championships

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 4

Prepared by the best organisation in the State, and aided and abetted by smiling sunshine, Trangle's 1934 Show shattered all previous records. Every section was crowded with entries which would win prizes anywhere in the Commonwealth, and Tuesday and…

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The Power Behind the Throne. Mr. F. H. Hayles, Traogie' Show Secretary

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 5

This is the man upon whose shoulders lightly rest the responsibilities of the organisation of Trangie's shows. The smile shown above is probably…

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Warren Show Notes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1934 · page 8

For the Far Western Warren Show, which is to be held next Thursday and Friday, May 24 and 25, record entries have been received, and they are still…

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Splendid Show "Puss in Boots"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1934 · page 2

Alf. Broadway's "Puss in Boots" pantomime,, which delighted a large crowd at the Royal Theatre last night, is a splendid show, and appeals to young…

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Inquiries for Bourke Show

The Western Herald · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 2

In many ways the importance of resuscitating the Bourke Show even on a small scale for a start has been brought home to us. By…

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Market Values in Show Sheep

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 5

With the number of Show sheep drifting to the Sydney saleyards, the diversity in values was discused by a party of sheepmen yesterday…

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Polo Carnival At Narromine

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 6

The most important business [?] with at last week's meeting of the Narromine Polo Club was regarding the advisability of holding a carnival…

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Splendid Show "Puss in Boots"

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 4

Alf Broadway's "Puss In Boots" pantomime, which delighted a large crowd at the Australian Hall, Gilgandra, on Monday and Tuesday…

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Hockey Players To Represent Narromine. at Sydney Country Week Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 2

A glance at the team selected to represent Narromine at the Country Week Carnival, in Sydney, on June 2nd and 4th:—…

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The New Chevrolet. Now on Show at Coleman's Garage

The Western Herald · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 3

Master Chevrolet's front wheels made a mechanical "Knee" which operates similarly to a human knee. When a bump or hole in the…

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Trangie Show Ball. Outstanding Social Success. OVER £100 Taken at Door

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 8

Socially, as well aa financially, the Show Ball, held to the Memorial Hall on the first, sight of the Show, was well in keeping with the Trangie…

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Poultry Club Coming Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 6

THE Wellington Poultry Club will be holding its annual exhibition on Friday and Saturday, 15th and 16th June. The show will be held in the…

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Women's Loyalty League & the Empire Victoria the Good Publicly Honored Lady Game Farewelled by Council of Women Fair Sex Still Slaves to Fashion's Fads

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 6

A valiant attempt is made each year to rouse the patriotism of citizens to a pitch when they will gather together and renew again those vows of loyalty…

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Show Meeting. Rodeo Cut Out. New Yards to Be Erected

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 3

At the committee meeting of the Narromine P.A. and H.S. last Saturday afternoon. It was decided, owing to the risk…

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Show Manager Killed in Motor Accident Kempsey, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 June 1934 · page 1

John George Murdock (25), manager of the Mayfair Theatre, Kempsey, was killed, and Miss Gipsy Walsh seriously injured, when Murdock's car skidded…

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Poultry Exhibition. Entries Close on

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 June 1934 · page 2

THE entries for the Wellington Poultry Club's annual exhibition, which is to be held at the Paramount Hall on Friday and Saturday, 15th and…

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Neptune Oil Company's Exhibit at the Recent Royal Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 June 1934 · page 8

This Company distributes Neptune Fruit Sprays, Veedol Motor Oil, Waratah Motor Spirit, Squatter Branding Oils, and many other lines for the Man on the Land…

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