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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Dubbo Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 2

Wellington was well represented at the Dubbo carnival on New Year's Day. A big crowd attended, and the carnival was conducted in efficient…

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Narromine Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 2

The Narromine carnival [?] that at Dubbo, and was held [?] urday last. Wellington s[?] were again well represent…

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New Year Carnival Enderby Cup to Dubbo Good Patronage and Sport

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 2

The Enderby Cup Carnival, held on New Year's Day (afternoon and evening), by Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club, proved another success in the…

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Swimming Carnival [?] Merits Support

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 5

[?] essity of a faller spirit [?] ation between Western [?] clubs was stressed at a [?] of the Dubbo Amateur…

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Approach of Show Time Wealth of District to Be Revealed

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 10

Next month the annual shows of the district commence, and it is with a feeling of pleasure that we look forward to them…

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The Wheat Section At Royal Easter Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 6

Due in no small degree to the Flour Millowners" Association of New South Wales again contributing their liberal donation of 200 guineas for selected…

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Wheat Section at Royal Show Prize Money Value £305

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 4

Due in no small degree to the Flour Millowners' Association of New South Wales again contributing the r liberal donation of 200…

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Here Comes the "Show Boat"

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 6

"Shaw Boat," with the memorable romance and drama of Edna Ferber's novel with the lingering melody and rhythm of Jerome Kern's…

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Dubbo District Centres DUNEDOO Show Workers Busy Sleeper Pass

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 4

Yesterday was sleeper pass day. Over £200 was paid out. This was a nice New Year offering for a number of workers…

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Our Show Wellington's Big Event Tuesday and Wednesday 20th and 21st April

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 6

The President and the committee of the P.A. & H. Society consider that with the help of the exhibitors, the…

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Royal Easter Show Prize Schedule, £17,000

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 4

In compiling the schedule for the 1937 Royal Easter Show, which will be held from 22nd to 31st March next, the Royal Agricultural Society…

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The Show Boat a Glamorous Picture Beaten All Records

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 2

"Show Boat" began making records when Edna Ferber's novel climbed into the best seller class and stayed there like a constant…

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Show Boat

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 2

A profound impression was created by "Show Boat" when it opened to a packed house at the Monarch's last night. Song hits which…

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Show Holiday Granted by Shire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 10

At the last meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council, on Monday last, a letter was received from the Yeoval P.A. and H. Association, asking that…

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Referendum Slogan For Safety and Fair Play Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 1

The Federal Committee, which has been formed to secure an affirmative vote on the Referendum proposals, has adopted a slogan:…

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Mendooran Preparing for Show Chamber of Commerce Wedding Bells

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 4

A wedding of local interest took place in St. John's Catholic Church, on Monday last, when Nona Genevive Carmody was married to Edgar Wilfred Davis, the Rev. Father Manor…

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Wellington's Coming Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 2

With a splendid season just passed, and with seasonal prospects very bright for the immediate future, everything points to Wellington…

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Cobbora Shire Council Mendooran Wants Brick and Concrete Area Geurie Carnival Grounds

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 5

The first meeting of the Cobbora Shire for 1937 was held in the Council Chambers, Geurie, on Tuesday last. The absentees were Cr. T. Nott, who is recovering from a recent operation, and Engineer Swindlehurst, who is on…

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MENDOORAN Chapter of Accidents Annual Fair

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 4

The annual Methodist Fair will be held en Saturday, February 6. It will be opened by Mr. A. W. Yeo, M.L.A. The usual stalls, hoop-la, etc., will be…

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Coonabarabran Show Improved Conditions

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 12

Once again Coonabarabran is preparing for the annual show of the P. and A. Association, which is to be held on February 23 and 24…

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