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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

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Light and Colour Arnott's Display At the Royal Easter Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 10

Few attractions at the Royal Eater Show will claim the visitors' attention so decisively and happily as the new exhibit of William…

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WELLINGTON P.A. & H. ASSOCIATION Show of 1899 The Early Days

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 2

An old schedule of interest was handed to-day to the present secretary by Mr. J. H. Quirk, showing a list of competitions…

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Our Coming Show Gulargambne's 18th Anniversary Considerable Interest Centres in Sheep Section

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

There is nothing more gratifying to promoters of any sporting function than to see the general public evincing interest. The same must…

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Baradine Stages Successful Show Best of Local Exhibitions Record Entries Quantity and Quality

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 1

The most successful of all local shows was staged at Baradine on Wednesday of last week. Competent judges stated definitely that the number of entries and their quality were equal to, if not better than, those at a Mudgee show; and further, that they…

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Mr. SINCLAIR, M.L.A. Opens Baradine Show “On The Eve of Better Times”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 7

Mr. Colin Sinclair, M.L.A., was very impressed by the display of produce and live stock at Binnaway show, and in his opening…

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Hardie's "Fibrolite." Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show. Country Visitors Invited To Inspect Stand

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 6

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

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Real Australian Thorp McConville's Big Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 4 April 1936 · page 6

Rodeo and circus acts, performing dogs and a sprinkling of humor introduced by clever clowns, comprised a bright and thrilling entertainment…

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Hardie's "Fibrolite" Fine Exhibit at Sydney Show Country Visitors Invited to Inspect

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 4 April 1936 · page 4

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

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Sydney Show Fat Lamb Judging

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 5

The judging of fat lambs, section 2A, was carried out at the State Abattoirs on the 3rd March, 1936, the awards were made as follows:…

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Jubilee Show Make It a Record

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 2

Gigantic preparations are being made for Wellington's Diamond Jubilee Show, to be held on Wednesday and…

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Show Sales Following Sydney Style Will Help Exhibitors

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 2

Following the Sydney Royal Show style of selling stock exhibited at the show, Messrs. A. Wilkins & Co. will this year…

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Opened To-day Royal Agricultural Show Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 1

The Royal Agricultural Society's annual show opened to-day in glorious weather. Everything was set for the great carnival when the…

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Good Sport New Show Secretary

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 3

According to the "West Wyalong Advocate," Mr. D. R. Bedford, the new secretary of the Dubbo P.A. & H. Association was one of the leading…

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Horticultural Society's Dahlia Show Glorious Blooms Poor Public Patronage

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 4

What is wrong with the public of Dubbo? Their killing apathy is enough to chill to the marrow the devotion and enthusiasm of sterling…

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Bright Prospects For the Royal Show Cattle Impress Judges Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 1

With fine weather predicted, the Royal Agricultural Society's Show, which opened yesterday, should break all previous records. Officials expect…

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Show Notes Ground Improvements

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 3

The President of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society and the committee have to thank the following for their voluntary labour…

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Show Association Committee Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of the Gulargambone P. and A. Association was held at Messrs. Kingsley and Coy's, office on Saturday last…

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The Easter Carnival Artificial Flowers Popular

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 8

The highlight of the week has been the opening of the famous dance and restaurant rendezvous—the Trocadero. It has been interesting to watch the…

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GOLLAN Going to the Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 4

The weather for the past week has been very hot and it seems as if it must soon culminate in rain. Quite a number of people are…

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Apri[?] Fair Brilliant Success Country Women's Association Annual Effort

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 1

Held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday last, the annual April Fair, under one auspices of the Country Women's Association,…

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