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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

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The Dubbo Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association(Shi k\ Mill a o JtM o • Annual Show Opens in Ideal Conditions, But Rain Spoils Ring Events Veteran Patron W. W. Baird Sets She Seal on His 63 Years' Work Strong Advice to Farmers to Cultivate a Junior Farmers' Class

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 4

DURING the lean years and when Prosperity was only peeping round the corner, Vice-Regal representatives did the honors at Dubbo's Annual Show. This year, the opening ceremony was performed by a worthy Westerner, who had helped, and whose father had helped before him, in moulding the destinies of the…

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Narrombe Show Pavilion. Inspection at Wellington. Wellington's Great Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 4

The Narromine Show Committee is leaving no stone unturned to make this year's Show an outstanding success. Already organisation towards…

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Trangie Show. Entries Close To-morrow

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 8

Entries for the Trangie Show close to-morrow. Remembering that this is the one big shop window which displays the…

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Trangie Trots. at the Show Nomination Date Extended

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 4

The closing time for nominations for the trotting events at the Trangie Show has been extended and entries will be received up until the…

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The Last Lap. Getting Ready for Tangie Show. Working Bee

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 4

There was a large attendance at Saturday's meeting of the Trangie Show committee, held to make final arrangements for the Trangie Show…

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Telephonic Units Fine Show Display

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1936 · page 5

As briefly mentioned in the Show report, one of the most interesting exhibits was staged by the Postal Department which arranged a display of…

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Doings Around Dubbo District Narromine Lottery Winners C.W.A. Exhibition PERSONAL

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1936 · page 4

Mr. Basil Smith, on the stall of the local brunch of the Bank of Australasia, has been transferred to Tullamore, and will take up duties early…

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Dubbo Show Rain on Second Day

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 May 1936 · page 2

The second day of the Dubbo Show was marred by the rain which fell during the afternoon, when 41 points were registered. Of course…

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Under the Big Top Capacity House—Good Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1936 · page 6

The lure of the sawdust ring, the glamour of gaily caparisoned acrobats and animals, the marvels of individual accomplishment and the clownish…

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Suggestions for Show Judge Praises Show Stewards

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 3

The following is a letter received by the secretary of the P. A. and H. Society (Mr. Geo. Wilkins) from Mr. J. W. Eade, of…

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Gulargambone's Annual Show Increased Entries in Sheep Section Coveted Cups Won by Messrs. Meers' Bros. Exhibition Opened by State Member

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 1

Another Gulargambone Show is [?]ddcd to the list of bygone sueceesses. In the face of conditions which could not be characterised as congenial, the association wisely decided that the annual fixture should eventuate, in which decision misgivings in regret have not…

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Fair Play Plan Minister for Education Looks to Future Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Minister for Education (Mr. D. H. Drummond) said that as a result ol the appointment of the Tecnical…

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A Night Game Jack, Jack, Show Your light!

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 5

Select a Scout to act as Jack. Provide him with a flashlight and whistle. The other players to have no whistle or light. Assemble all…

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Agriculturists of Buninyong Bureau Hold the May Meeting District Display Aim to Help Show Workers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 7

About 30 members of this live body packed into the home or Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Robe on Tuesday night. An open log fire beamed…

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NEARLY 3,000. Record Entries. Trangie Show Assured Success

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 4

With the late entries fast bringing up the total to the 3,000 mark, this year's Trangie Show, to be held on Tuesday…

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TRANGIE Show Next Week Sporting Topics Personal and General

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1936 · page 4

On Monday, June 15, the first night of the Trance Diggers races, the Convent ball will provide bright entertainment for the many visitors expected…

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Annual Sheep Show June 17 to 20 Big Success Assured

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1936 · page 6

The N.S.W. Sheepbreeder's Association is in high hopes for a record Show next month. To cope with the many enquiries for…

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Show Notes

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 May 1936 · page 2

The secretary advises that he has on hand 14 jars of preserves and two d'oyleys (exhibited in the children's classes) unclaimed and would…

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Annual Sheep Show 17th to 20th June, 1936

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 May 1936 · page 5

To cope with the many enquiries for schedules and entry forms, mostly from new exhibitors, the final closing date of…

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Poultry Meeting Arrangements for Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 8

At the Poultry Club meeting held on the 23rd May, the committee decided to hold a weekly meeting…

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