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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Wellington Show Big Things Expected

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 3

On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 20th and 21st, 1937, the Wellington P.A. and H. Society will be celebrating its 61st…

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Coming Show Grader at Work

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 8

The P.A. & H. Society are working to make the year's show a record. The Amaroo Shire grader is at…

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What Figures Show Low Earning Rate Rural Population

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 5

We are always interested in statistics: They are like the traffic lights in the city: they keep us from going along the…

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Swimming Carnival. Frank Mack Wins 50 Metres Championship. Excellent Diving Brightens Evening

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 4

Although the swimming events at the Narromine Swimming Club's carnival, at the Narromine baths, on Sunday night, were keenly followed…

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American Swimming Star for Dubbo Council's Decision Big Carnival At the Olympic Pool

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 5

Realising that Dubbo has the most beautiful swimming pool in Australia, Dubbo Council has decided to invite Media, the famous…

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Fair Prices Justice Must be Base of Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 5

The yearly consumption of primary products in Australia is valued at £130,000,000…

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Sydney Show Extended Dates of Entries

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 3

Following on the usual practice, a further extension in the date of entries is notified. In this regard it is well for exhibitors to note that…

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Ming Carnival Club Championships

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 5

Championships of the Dubbo Club will be decided at to be held at the Olympic Wednesday night, when…

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Wellington Swimmers At Dubbo Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

The Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club held their championship carnival last night, where there was a good attendance of the public…

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Club Theatre “Show Boat.”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 10

“Show Boat,” the greatest musical drama yet produced. Ask anybody how is “Show Boat” and hear them answer: “It will leave you…

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Sunday Swimming Carnival Is It Legal?

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 5

The question having been raised as to whether permission of the Chief Secretary would have to be obtained for the…

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Cricket Carnival. at Easter. Narromine Association's Plans

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 1

A meeting of the Narromine District Cricket Association was held at the School of Arts on Saturday night last. Members present were Messrs…

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WALMER Prize for the Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 4

Last week we were wealthier by about 40 points of rain. Since then the weather has been cooler, but more moisture is required before…

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Show Ball Should Prove Popular

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 4

The social side of the Coonabarabran show has not been overlooked this year and everyone may be assured of a happy time…

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DUNEDOO The Show Committee Seriously Ill

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

Mr. Tom Kent, for many years associated with Mr. E. K. Bowman's "Wargundy" draught horse stud, is very seriously ill in a private hospital…

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Sydney Show Wheat and Butter Classes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 5

Among the first classes to close for the forthcoming Royal Sydney Easter Show are there for wheat, and Export and cold-store butter…

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Smoke Concert on First Night of Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 10

What would a show be without a smoke concert? And those who do not come along to the smoke concert on the first nig[?]t of the…

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Cycle Track Race Getting Ready for Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 8

Mr. W. Stanbrook, secretary of the local Cycle Club, is again getting the cyclists in training order to be ready for the…

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Splendid Prospects This Year’s Coonabarabran Show Record Entries

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 12

On present indications the 1937 Coonabarabran Show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next, should prove one of the best shows…

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Narromine Show. September 14 & 15. Gesture to President's Wife

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 1

Deservedly popular because of her assistance in the interests of the Narromine Show, Mrs J. Maynard, wife of the popular…

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