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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

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Longwool Breeders. Judges for Sidney Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 10

A meeting of members of the Western District Advisory Council of the Australian Society of Breeders of British Sheep was held at Trangie…

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Woodland Fair An Attractive Function Fine Methodist Effort

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 March 1936 · page 4

Each year the Wellington and district Methodist Church has an Innovation for raising funds, and it was the unanimous opinion of all that this year's Woodland Fair was by far the best so far. The Empire Hall was completely transformed…

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Greatly Impressed The Recent Flower Show Municipal Support Suggested

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 March 1936 · page 6

His Worship the Mayor, who had the honour of officially opening the flower show held last week by the local Horticultural…

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Woodland Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 2

Amongst the names of stallholders and helpers at the Methodist Woodland Fair last week, the names of Miss L. Salter and Miss A. Baker…

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"Our Show"

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 4

"Our Show" sounds far better than "the Show" Make it "ours' in reality by putting the best into it, so as to ensure success…

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Show Successes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 2

Mrs. Gordon Gough is doing well with her ponies in the show ring at the various western shows. At the recent Cumnock Show she…

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Primary School Swimming Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 3

Friday will be a busy day for the young swimmers of the Primary School, Starting punctually at 1.30 p.m., the carnival will be held and as the pupils…

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Show Notes Early Entries Wanted

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 2

Intending members of the P.A. & H. Society should 'phone, write or see the secretary (Mr. Geo. Wilkins) so that…

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Off to the Royal Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 3

A man of enterprising spirit is Mr F. S. Simpson, of Gunnawarra, as a citizens, as a Shire Councilor, and as a breeder of Short horn cattle, he…

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OVER the Net Exhibition Tennis Maurice Callaghan Shield

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 3

Tennis fans thronged the Railway tennis courts on Sunday afternoon to witness the finals, and an interesting programme was…

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Cheap Fares To Wellington's Big Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 2

The secretary of the P.A. & H. Society has arranged with the Railway Dept. for concession fares in connection with the forthcoming…

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Rodeo and Circus a Popular Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 7

Probably there is no other travelling show that attracts the same attention in Wellington as does Thorpe McConville' s wild went rodeo…

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Flower Show Splendid Array Of Exhibits

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 6

In expressing her appreciation of the exhibits of the Autumn Flower Show organised by the Coonabarabran Methodist Church…

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The Royal Show Arnott's Biscuits An Instant Appeal

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 5

Few attractions at the Royal Easter Show will claim the visitors' attention so decisively and happily as the new exhibit ol William Arnott Limited in…

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Hardie's "Fibrolite" Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 6

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

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Polo Club No Carnival This Year Team Will Visit Other Centres

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 4

Recently a meeting was held at Dubbo of the Western District Polo Association, at which delegates were present from Gilgandra, Narromine,…

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Yeoval Visitors To Cumnock Show Well in Prize List

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 8

Quite a number of our local residents visited Cumnock Show on Wednesday last and spent a pleasant day's…

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Royal Automobile Club Weekly News Summary. Easter Show Week

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 9

Many country members of the R.A.C.A. will be visiting Sydney during the Easter vacation and for show week, and will avail…

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Wellington District News. Exclusive News Bodangora Dairy Show Team

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 4

NEARLY summer again! The days are hot, but the nights are cold. One night last week there was a black frost on the flats and low ground…

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Show Society Schedule Revised Tree Planting Scheme King Events Improved

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 10

Several important matters engaged the attention of members of the committee of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association at…

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