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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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SWIMMING Anniversary Day Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 2

YESTERDAY morning swimmers anxious to represent the Wellington Club in the Nanima Cup team were thrashing the water as they flashed…

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Easter Show Sydney's Great Event

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 3

THE entries in sections of the forthcoming "Royal" Sydney Show, for which entries close early, are most satisfactory. In the Royal export…

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Conservation of Fodder Sydney Show's Effort

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 3

COUNTRY agricultural societies throughout New South Wales are responding remarkably well to the "Royal's" appeal that they should…

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Man Shot While Returning from Picture Show Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

While returning from a picture show at Mildura on Saturday night, Gordon Sands (20), was shot in the chest by a man who stepped from…

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WELLINGTON P. A. & H. SOCIETY Meeting of Committee Preparing the Schedule for the next Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 3

THERE was a good attendance of the committee of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society, at a meeting at the School of Arts Hall on Friday…

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Carnival Attractions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 1

Mr. H. Eames has arrived in Dubbo with all his carnival attractions, and the fun of the fair will be provided for the public during the week-end…

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To-morrow's Carnival Record Entries. Big Gathering Expected

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 2

It looks as though the Wellington Swimming Club's luck has changed as far as the weather is concerned, and if the present…

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Wheat Men Special Prizes at 1935 Royal Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 3

The following communication, which was read at Saturday's meeting of the P and A. Association, relating to special prizes…

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Narromine Show

Western Age · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 4

At a meeting of the committee of the above, held on Saturday last, under the chairmanship of Mr. R. G. McKiltop, the following officers were elected:…

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To-night's Swimming Carnival

Western Age · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 2

A reminder is given to readers of to-night's electric light swimming carnival, which is to be held in aid of the funds of the Cabar District Hospital…

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The Royal Show Agricultural Suction

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1934 · page 8

The "Royal" never forgets the Agriculture Section, and a great advance has been made this year to stage an agricultural display excelling all…

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New Picture Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 January 1934 · page 2

A notice on the fence in front of the allotment in Swift Street between Dr. Rygate's and the Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney, states…

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Minstrel Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 2

The Wellington Musical Club is putting on a fine Minstrel show in the Alexander Theatre on Thursday, 1st March. Those who had the…

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Swimming Carnival Dubbo Club's Event

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 2

Judging by the programme which the Dubbo Swimming Club has prepared for its carnival at the Terraces on Wednesday night next, February 7,…

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Is It A Fair Thing

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 10

To send your printing work out of town? We pay taxes and employ labor, to the benefit of the community, while the outside…

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Conservation of Fodder Sydney Show's Effort

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 10

Country agricultural societies throughout New South Wales are responding remarkably well to the "Royal's" appeal that they should…

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Bowling Club Gala Carnival Attended By 800 To 1000 Persons. Sporting Clubs' Outstanding Success

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 9

Brilliant lighting, colourful fancy costumes, open air dancing, gally decorated stalls and dozens of distractions were the outstanding features of the grand gala carnival, held at the Narromine Bowling Green, by the Bowling Club and District Cricket Association, on…

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League Tourists Show a Sensational Surplus Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 1

A cable received from Mr. Sunderland joint manager of the Kangaroos, stated that the estimated nett profit of the tour of England, in Australian currency,…

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For Junior Farmers At the Royal Show "S.m. Herald's" Special

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 6

At the January meeting or the Council of the R.A. Show, with the President (Sir Samuel Hordern) in the chair, it was decided, on the suggestion of John…

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Royal Show Camp Country Boys Excursion

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 9

A camp for country boys between the ages of 11 and 17 years will be held in Sydney during Show week. The details are in the hands of the…

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