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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

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Fodder Tests Royal Show Assisting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 4

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society stresses the importance of the championship conservation of fodder competition now being conducted…

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ACTIVITIES Of the Royal Agricultural Society Veterinary Science Exhibition

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 6

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society at its last meeting granted their exhibition at the Sydney University for the Faculty of…

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Carnival Prospects All Bright

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 8

The carnival committee and ground committee arc working very hard to make the show a much bigger success, if it is…

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Mendooran Show Committee Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 4

A meeting of the Mendooran Show committee was held on Saturday, last at Mr. F. P. Manusu's office, when the following were in attendance:—…

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The Ballot Show Officials

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 5

The ballot in connection with the election of three vice presidents and forty committeemen to guide the destinies of the…

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Wonder Glass Blower To Visit Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 3

A feature of the Coonabarabran Show, to be held on February 25 and 26 next, will be the glass blowing exhibition to be given by the…

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Championship Carnival. Large Attendance and Many Visiting Swimmers. L. Lay And J. Spargo Win Championship Events

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 2

The annual Championship Carnival, held under the suspiees of the Narronune Swimming Club, took place last Sunday evening…

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Essay Competition For Royal Easter Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 8

The Council of the R.A.H. is running an essay competition for the Easter Show. It is open to all pupils of all schools ana £12/15/- will be…

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Wheat and Butter Big Competitions at Royal Easter Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 7

Notwithstanding that the Royal Easter Show, which is to be held April 6-15 will not commence for about two months, entries for a portion of the…

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Doings Around Dubbo District Narromine Swimming Carnival Meeting of Shire Council Passing of the Resident

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 4

Mr. C. Jeffery, an old resident of the district, died on Sunday last. The cause of death was senile decay. Deceased was one of the early pioneers…

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Public Servants Salary Restoration Is It Fair?

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 6

Following the publication of press matter issued by the Public Service Association in these columns last week, seeking restoration…

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Sydney Show Wheat and Butter Competitions

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 4

Notwithstanding that the Royal Easter Show, which is to be held from the 6th to 15th April next, will not comtnence until…

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Jubilee Show Western National The Big Event

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 2

Working on intensive lines, Secretary George Wilkins is out to make this year's Wellington Jubilee Show the…

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Mendooran P. A. and H. Association

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 6

A meeting of the committee was held in Mr. F. P. Manusu's room on 15th February, the following being present: Messrs W. Richardson…

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Carnival Committee

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 8

A meeting of the committee for the forthcoming carnival will be held on the 28th inst…

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Grain Exhibition Successes

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 3

Four New South Wales wheat-growers out of six who entered samples in the white spring section for high quality wheats at the…

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Show Workers Committee Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 6

A meeting of the general committee of Dubbo P.A. and H. Association will be held next Thursday night, at 7.45. The special business includes:—…

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Dubbo Annual Show Welcome Donations

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 1

For the annual exhibition, to be held on . May 12 and 13, the Secretary (Mr. F. W. K. Wise) ha secured further donations to the schedule. Every prize…

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Show Holiday Approved by Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 8

At the Almaroo Shire Council on Monday last a letter was received front the Chief Secretary's Department asking if…

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A Glass Dress At Coonabarabran Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 6

What could be more astounding than to see a lady’s evening dress made entirely of glass? It sounds like a fairy garment, but such is…

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