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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Local News Local Wheat at Royal Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 6

We have received a detailed list showing the respective points gained by the various competitors in the wheat section at the recent Royal…

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Burroway Wins. Many Successes at Dubbo Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 4

Messrs T. M. Scott and Sons, of "Burroway," were well to the fore when the awards were given out at the Dubbo Show yesterday. Four…

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Dubbo P., A. and H. Association Marks the 65th Anniversary of its Sh[?] Rain Spoils Receipts, But Netts £400 Equine Parade Vies Sydney's Best The Fat Lambs Live Up to Dubbo's Proud Boast Enthusiastic Citizen from Orange Opens Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 4

DUBBO SHOW of 1937 was worked for with right good-will by the President, Mr. Leslie S. Clark, and a loyal team of co-workers. The goal was the aim of all enterprising showmen—to make the Show bigger and…

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Gular Show Splendid Entries Friday and Saturday Next

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 6

Nearly 1200 entries have been received for the annual Show, under the auspices of the Gulargambone P. and A…

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Dubbo Show Gilgandra Horses Excel Many Successes Gained

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 6

Gilgandra's well known Clydesdale breeders, Messrs. J. Johns, W. Walden and A. C. Dawes (Balladoran) practically…

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11 Days to Trangie Show. 11th AND 12th MAY

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 4

General Entries Close 1st May. SHOW BALL FIRST NIGHT…

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11 Days to Trangie Show. 11th AND 12th MAY

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 8

General Entries Close 1st May. SHOW BALL FIRST NIGHT…

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Dubbo Show Continued From Page 4. Dry Weather Affects Cattle Entry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 5

Although the quality of the cattle [?]nned this year was of a high slan[?]d, the entries were weak numerically. Unseasonal conditions, due to the…

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Show Society Schedule Revised Attractive Prize For District Group of Clydesdales

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 8

The schedule for Gilgandra's 1937 Show, to be held on August 17 and 18, was revised at a meeting of the committee held…

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Show Sidelights

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 May 1937 · page 2

For many years, the Methodist Church helpers have run a luncheon booth at the Show. They were on the spot again this. year, and provided…

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Show Takings Gate Worth £560

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 May 1937 · page 5

The gate, takings for this week's Show totalled £560, including £52 for the first day and £508 the second. Last year's takings were…

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Chrysanthemum Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 May 1937 · page 2

The Wellington Horticultural Society is staging its annual chrysanthemum show on Wednesday evening next when the exhibition will…

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Wheat Acreage Sown Areas Show Big Increase Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 1

A substantial increase in the acreage sown to wheat this season, has been reported throughout the State In some centres the wheat areas will…

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4 Days to Trangie Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 6 May 1937 · page 4

11th AND 12th MAY. General Entries Close 1st May. SHOW BALL FIRST NIGHT…

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Wellington Show Display Artist for Trial

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 May 1937 · page 5

Horace Seirak, or W. Quinn (41), an artist, was committed for trial at the Central police court yesterday on a charge of having forged the…

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Fooraweenah Show Society Meeting of Committeemen

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 May 1937 · page 1

A well attended committee meeting of the Tooraweenah P.A. and H. Association was held at Toorweenah on April 24th, when the…

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4 Days to Trangie Show. 11th AND 12th MAY

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 6 May 1937 · page 8

General Entries Close 1st May. SHOW BALL FIRST NIGHT…

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Not Fair Play Spreading False Reports

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1937 · page 3

A letter from the chairman of the Far West Children's Health Scheme (Dr. G. Moncrieff Barron) advises that someone is not playing fair with the…

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1938 Royal Easter Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 May 1937 · page 6

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Australia the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. is co-operating with the State Government with a…

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Sydney Show, 1938 School Picnic

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 May 1937 · page 4

At the Council meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W., held on Friday, last, Sir Graham Waddell was elected a member of…

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