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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

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Fine Show Windows At the Western Stores

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 September 1935 · page 6

Always noted for efficiency when something extra special is needed, the pioneer firm of Western Stores & Edgleys Ltd. has welcomed Spring with a…

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Doings Around Dubbo District Narromine Timbrebongie Shire Next Week's Show Country Women

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 September 1935 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the local branch of the C.W.A. was held on Thursday of last week. Mrs. J. Roberts (president) presided, and there…

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Have We Rules? For P. A. and H. Society Interesting Point Raised

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 2

When Mr Allister Fuller moved that the adoption of the balance sheet of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society at its annual…

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Geurie Carnival Opens on

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 3

The committee of the Geurie Carnival have the stage set for the carrying out of their 26th annual Carnival, which…

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Review of Year's Work P. A. and H. Society Annual Meeting. Healthy Year Discloses £465 Credit Balance

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the members of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society was held in the School of Arts Hall on Friday night last, the meeting being chaired by the President, Mr. J. M. Whiteley. There was a fair…

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Veterans Show the Way Shooting at Dubbo Opening of New Range

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 4

Twelve members of the local Rifle Club made the journey to Dubbo yesterday, to compete in the various events at the official…

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Salvation Army Self Denial Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1935 · page 3

On Wednesday next, 25th September, the local Salvation Army will hold a self-denial fair (the annual effort)…

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A Great Exhibition. Narromine Air Pageant

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1935 · page 3

The programme arranged for the above pageant will be unique and certainly the best, yet seen at Narromine, or in fact, anywhere…

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Carnival Preparations Official Opening of New Grandstand Preparing the Programme

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1935 · page 3

The committee are making great preparations for carrying out the monster sports carnival, which it is…

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Geurie District's Gala Day Successful Carnival Grounds in Spring Attire Equine Events Keenly Contested

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1935 · page 6

Every bit as bright as carnivals of recent years, the 26th annual gala day of Geuric district passed oil successfully yesterday, when residents of the locality and neighbouring districts rolled up in big numbers for the mutual enjoyment of the fete…

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Narromine Rises Above Seasonal Conditions Show Held Despite Adversity Great Display of Primary Products Official Opening by Mr. Geo. Wilson, M.L.A.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1935 · page 4

Despite the adverse seasonal conditions which have prevailed this year, the potentialities of the fertile Narrimine district with indicated by the successful Show staged on Tuesday and yesterday by the Narromine Agricultural Society. Dry weather has been definitely…

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Spring Fair Bazaar

The Western Herald · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 4

The above annual effort was held on Thursday and Friday last and was a pronounced success. The Mayoress (Mrs. Permewan)…

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Show Notes

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 5

To have 100, or the 137 fleeces exhibited in the wool section, donated to the Society was the achievements of the stewards in…

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A Good Show in a Bad Season District That Needs No Rain! Narromine Stages Wonderful Exhibition. Fine Exhibits On Improved Showground. Praise by Mr. Geo Wilson at Official Opening

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 4

Showing what determination, organisation and optimism can achieve. In spite of adverse conditions, the Narromine Show, hold on Tuesday and Wednesday, sets a new standard. With rainfall far below normal, the Narromine district stood up to the test. There…

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Another Success. The Show Ball. Large Crowd at Popular Function

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 1

It only comes once a year— more's the pity—but when it docs come it is well worth-whlle. And that is what those who attended…

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Coalbaggie Carnival All Ready for the Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1935 · page 7

The sports and carnival programme for the year is now ready. The programme has been, as usual, slightly altered, and members of the sports…

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The Western Stores & Edgleys Ltd All Over the West [?]Holy Fair" Ms

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1935 · page 2

What is believed may be a portion of the original manuscript of "The Holy Fair" poem, by Robert Burns, has been discovered at Bossley…

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Queen of the Carnival Three Good Candidates Competition Starts Monday Nancy Angel, Hospital Vona Kesby, Dubbo Melba O'brien, Eulomogo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1935 · page 1

These three young ladies will be the candidates for the Queen Competition, in connection with the Back to Dubbo Carnival, December 2-8. The fun will…

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Salvation Army Self Denial Fair

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 September 1935 · page 5

On Wednesday next, 25th September, the local Salvation Army will hold a self-denial fair (the annual effort)…

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Salvation Army Fair

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 26 September 1935 · page 4

Members of the local Salvation Army will conduct a Fair in the I. O. C F. Hall on Saturday next, 28th. inst., the official opening being…

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