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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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Show Society Meeting of Committee

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 12

A meeting of the committee of the Mendooran P.A., and H. Association was held at Manusu's rooms on Saturday, 8th September, when the…

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Jubilee Spring Fair Bazaar

The Western Herald · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 4

Good progress has been made in preparation for the above mentioned bazaar. We are informed by Mr. Faulkenr that as this year…

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All Set Narromine's Record Show. Many Improvments At Ground

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 4

For weeks past time interested in the Narromine Show have been working untiringly in an effort to make this year's Show the best ever. Improvements have been carried out at the ground and the district so well convassed that record entries have been…

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Tennis Carnival And Other Dubbocalities

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 9

Mr. A. V. Doyle, of Sydney "Referee," has been with us for the past week. He came specially from the City, with Mr. Jim Russell (artist) to represent…

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Working Bee At the Show Ground

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 September 1934 · page 1

The working bee at the Show Ground yesterday afternoon was once again a success, when a good number of workers turned up to…

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Narromine Agricultural Society's Show Outstanding Success for Records Spring Time Is Show Time September Sealed as Seasonal for Best Displays Optimists' Faith in Fertile District

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 4

A blue sky, bright sunshine, and the optimism of the people who came from near and far to attend it, were the main elements which made the 1934 Show of the Narromine Agricultural Society such an outstanding success. Held on Tuesday and Wednesday, the…

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Geurie Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 4

WHAT about Spring weather now? Everybody happy? Yes. Pastures and crops alike are responding to the sun's warmth, and it is expected…

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Australian Fair Army's Successful Effort

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 1

There is always an atmosphere of genuine friendship at Salvation Army functions, that makes attendance a pleasure. Such was the…

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Beni Carnival in Glorious Weather

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 2

Boni folk gathered in full force at the picnic ground for the annual carnival held yesterday afternoon. There also was a good sprinkling of…

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Wise Choice Narromine Show President

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 4

In selecting Mr. J. Maynavd as its president, the Narromine Agricultural Society made a wise choice, for the squire of "Willydah"…

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Lost His Voice Narromine Show Secretary

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 4

The hearty hail of Mr. H. Bowden Fletcher, genial secretary of the Narromine Agricultural Society, was missing at this week's show. "Fletch" was…

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Spring Fair Jubilee Bazaar

The Western Herald · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 4

The final flutter of the above Bazaar will be held to-night (Friday) commencing at 7.30. Bargains and fun for all. Competitions will…

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Narromine's Record-breaking Exhibition? Show Worthy of District Crowds View Narrow's Shop Window. Best Effort Yet Staged

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 4

All previous records have been shattered by Narromine's epoch making exhibition, staged on Tuesday and Wednesday last, when the work of the members of the Society was crowned with success Visitors, Judges and residents joined in congratulating all connected…

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Show Ball. Trade Exhibits

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 2

Owing to pressure on space particulars of trade exhibits and the Show Ball (which was attended by 400 dancers), the…

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Personalities. Seen at the Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 2

Dubbo's Show President, Mr. Leslie Clarke told the "News" that he was a pleased man to see Narromine stage such an exhibition. The…

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TRANGIE C.W.A. Baby Show Arrangements. TOWN V. COUNTRY

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 8

Preparations for the C.W.A Baby Show which, appropriately enough, is to help raise finances for the Trangie Baby Clinic were made at the…

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Show Schedule Sub-committees at Work

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 1

The president (Mr. Les. S. Clark) presided at a Schedule Sub-committee meeting of Dubbo P., A. & H. Associate on Thursday night. Briefly an…

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World Famous Show The Y.A.L. Boys Coming

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 7

Knowing the splendid reputation of the Y.A.L. boys as entertainers, residents will be interested to know that 40 boys, who have been selected to…

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WELLINGTON P. A. AND H. SOCIETY Preparing for Next Show. Early Schedule to be Published

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 September 1934 · page 3

The adjourned annual meeting of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society was held at the School of Arts Hall on Friday night last, when there was a good attendance of members. Mr. N. McLeod occupied the chair until the arrival of the…

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Horticultural Society Friday's Meeting. Coming Flower Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 September 1934 · page 4

THE Horticultural Society held its monthly meeting on Friday night at the agricultural Bureau Rooms, and it was well attended. The…

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