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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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Wool Exhibit For 1934 Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 6

Following the appointment of a sub-committee to frame rules to govern the wool exhibit for the forthcoming 1934 Wellington show, the…

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Birds of the Air. Daring Exhibition Thrills Crowd

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 2

The continued roar of engines from three or four aeroplanes could be continually heard all day yesterday…

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Venetian Carnival To the Editor, The "Gilgandra" "Weekly"

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 14

Sir,—We desire, to convoy, to you our thanks for your very full report and expressions of appreciation of the efforts of the Diggers at the…

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Show Dates August 14 and 15

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 6

At a meeting of the committee of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association on Saturday afternoon last, Tuesday and…

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FIBROLITE. Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 6

ONE of the most outstanding attractions at this year's Royal Easter Show will be the large and comprehensive exhibit of "Fibrolite"…

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Swimming Carnival Big Day at River Commerce Queen's Funds Swelled

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 8

As a result of a highly successful river carnival held at Wrigley's Crossing over the week-end, the funds of the…

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At the Show Ground Rodeo and Trotting Record Gathering Shows Appreciation

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 4

Bucking steers, some with the most prominent of horns; poley bullocks, snorting and grunting; determined riders, one moment seated firmly on the backs of these animals, one next hitting Mother Earth with a thud, but still…

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Big Night for Diggers' Queen Venetian Carnival at Craig's Dam Biggest Function Ever Held Locally

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 7

When a function is referred to as the biggest ever held it is making a claim that would in most cases require some justification, but that claim can justly be made when referring to the Venetian carnival held at Craig's Dam on Tuesday night,…

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The World's Champion Wheat Grower Mr. J. W. Eade, of Euchareena Airs His Impressions of the Regina Exhibition At Central Western Bureau Conference

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 7

Pressure of space made it impossible to get the addresses delivered at Eugowra in last issue and do them anything like justice. The presence of Mr. Eade was welcomed, and great interest was centred in his address…

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"Ftbrolite" Exhibition Building

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 5

This building, which adjoins the "Fibrolite" bungalow, is certain to prove a popular, attraction with all visitors to the Show. Standing some…

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Post Office at Royal Show. Telegram Boys to Patrol

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 6

Patrolling telegraph messengers will be a feature of the P.M.G's. Department at the Royal Agricultural Show, Sydney, this year. These…

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Autumn Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1934 · page 1

On Saturday, April 7, Dubbo and District Horticultural Society will be holding an Autumn Show and Garden Competition. In the evening of the show,…

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Fibrolite Fine Exhibit at Royal Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1934 · page 7

One of the most outstanding attractions at this year's Royal Easter Show will be the large and comprehensive exhibit of "fibrolite" asbestos-cement…

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Saturday Night's Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 March 1934 · page 2

Bell Park presented a real carnival aspect on Saturday night last. There was a merry-go-round, razzle-dazzle, shooting galleries and other…

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Royal Show Opened To-day Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 March 1934 · page 1

The Royal Agricultural Show opened to-day in unfavourable weather, sharp showers falling during the forenoon. Notwithstanding this…

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Dubbo Cycle Club the Easter Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Cycle Club was held at Mr. F. Davis's shop on Sunday morning, 35 members being present…

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Dubbo Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 1

April will be with us by the weekend, and intending exhibitors are reminded that entries for Dubbo Show tire due by the 17th instant. Full…

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NOTES On P. A. & H. Society's Forthcoming Exhibition. Show Dates, 25th and 26th April

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 3

School entries close, Wednesday, 1lth April. Sheep entries close Saturday, 14th April…

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Easter Carnival At Dubbo Bowling Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 1

Bowlers from Wellington, Orange, Mudgee, Gilgandra and Dubbo, will be participating in the big Easter tournament which commences at the Dubbo…

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"FIBROLITE" Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 4

One of the most interesting attractions at this year's Royal Easter Show will be the large and comprehensive exhibit of "Fibrolite"…

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