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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

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All Set for the Show Final Arrangements for Next Week's Exhibition. Many Applications For Pavilion Space

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 7

There was a big attendance of members at a meeting of the Narromine Agricultural Society on Saturday last when arrangements for the forthcoming Show were dealt with. The President (Mr. J. Maynard) appealed very strongly to stewards to hold early meetings…

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Wellington Tennis Club Town Club News Exhibition Matches

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 3

In less than a week, the public of Wellington will see the Australian women's singles champion, Miss Nancye…

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Bathurst Hockey Carnival. Narromine Does Well. Orange Wins Shield

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 7

The team from Narromine that visited Bathurst on Sunday to participate in the knock-out carnival by no means disgraced themselves, as…

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Final Show Bulletin Estimated Over 3000 Entries Already In. Working Bees Complete Putting Ground In Order For

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 7

With entries already over the 3,000 mark, as we go to press, and more late entries and pout entries to come, the Narromine Show is assured of success Inspired by the healthy indications…

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Show Ball

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 5

The Show Ball, held on the first night, was the usual wonderful success, some two hundred dancers thronging the floor and dancing to…

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Commercial Travellers Carnival Arrangements Finalised at Combined Meeting

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 8

Arrangements in connection with the forthcoming Western Travellers’ Carnival, to be held in Coonabarabran on October…

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Exhibition Tennis by Visiting Champions Fine Displays Against Local Players

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 6

Wellington was honored by a visit of four tennis players of note yesterday, who played exhibition games on the local courts. The attendance of the public was rather disappointing. The games played were of the…

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Big Sports Meeting Tooraweenah Show Ground Friday, 24th SEPTEMBER

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 5

Horse Events Bending Race; War rumbungle Handicap, 3 furlongs; Flag Race; Potato Race; The Good-fallow Handicap, 4 furlongs…

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The Wellington Show and Sports Ground (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 6

Sir,— The abovementioned ground is badly in need of financial help, owing to the high price paid for the land, and the expensive grandstand,…

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Wellington Show and Sports Ground Trust 150th Anniversary Celebrations in Wellington

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 3

At a public meeting held on Friday, August 27th last, it was decided ito carry out a scheme of bi-centenary celebrations in Wellington,…

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Narromine Show Leads the Way Wonderful Displays In District Shop Window a New Standard Set Lord Mayor of Sydney Town Comes to Narromine Show. a Word For The Junior Farmers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 1

In spite of a season that was far from helpful and despite weather that was definitely discouraging, the Narromine Show, which took place on Tuesday and yesterday, was even a greater success than last year. The gate takings were up, entries were increased,…

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Concert & Flower Show

The Western Herald · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 4

The Wonderland Theatre, on Thursday night, September 23rd, will be the main place of importance for many a proud parent,…

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Scotch Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 2

The Mayfair Theatre will be a scene of activity on Thursday and Friday, October 7th and 8th, afternoon and evening, when the…

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Show Competitions. Narromine Men Successful

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 5

Narromine men were successful in all the competitions of skill conducted at the Narromine Show. In the ribbon guessing…

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Com. Travellers’ Carnival Miss Edna Hawkins. Appointed Hospital Queen

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 10

Less than a month’s time the Western Travellers’ Carnival will be staged at Coonabarabran, on October 20, when the biggest event put…

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Scotch Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 September 1937 · page 3

Next Thursday and Friday, October 7 and 8, the Presbyterian Scotch Fair will be held in the Mayfair Theatre. At 3 p.m. on Thursday,…

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Geurie Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 September 1937 · page 2

The twenty-eighth annual Geurie District Carnival will be held on the carnival grounds at Geurie on Wednesday next, October 6th…

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Open Air Street Carnival

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 September 1937 · page 4

Held in Bridge Street, the street open all carnival was open every night from Monday until Saturday, and a fair volume of business…

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Tamworth Band to Play at Travellers’ Carnival

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 30 September 1937 · page 8

Definite arrangements have now been made with the Tamworth Muncipal Band of 26 players, plus a drum major, to perform at…

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The Carnival Concert—sports—ball Entertainment for Everybody

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 30 September 1937 · page 8

Less than three weeks off the Western Travellers’ Carnival will be staged amidst great gaiety and ceremony at Coonabarabran on…

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