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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Best in the Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 2

Recently we mentioned that butter from the Wellington butter factory had assisted in placing the butter section of the Western District…

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C. W. A. April Fair Successful Annual Function

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 6

Held on Friday and Saturday last, the annual C.W.A. April Fair proved a decided success. there being a good attendance…

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Local & General Methodist Flower Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 7

At 3 o’clock this afternoon the doors will open for the Autumn Flower Show, which is being organised for the Coonabarabran…

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Show Notes April 20 and 21

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 1

There is every reason why everyone who can attend the local show should be present, and encourage their friends from…

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Baradine Show Record Entries. Ring Events Popular

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 7

Yesterday the Baradine Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association staged Its second annual show, which was generally…

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Narromine Show. Preparations Being Made. Increased Number Of Schedules

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

A meeting of the Narromine Agricultural Society was held at the Court House on Saturday last, when the appointment of officials was…

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Travellers’ Carnival to Be Held in Coonabarabran on October 20. Queen Competition Also to Be Held

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 1

Directors of the Coonabarabran District Hospital Board conferred with representatives of the Western District…

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'We Have Little to Worry About' Staunch Support for Trangie Show. Meeting Makes Final Arrangements For May 11 And 12

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 1

"When conditions are good it is easy to do things; it reflects far more credit if we can put on a good show when conditions are against us." That is the manner in which the President of the Trangie Show Mr. Alex Cameron, spoke to the Show Committee…

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Dubbo District Centres Narromine Show Committee Hambly-Johnson Wedding Mean Theft

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 4

During divine service at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday night two overcoats were stolen from one of the cars. The police have the matter in…

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Baptist Fair Attracts Large Gathering Successful Function

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 6

There was a large attendance at both the afternoon and evening sessions of the annual Baptist Senior Girls' Missionary…

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Wellington Show Closing of Entries

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 2

On Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, the 20th and 21 at of April, the 61st annual show of the Wellington P.A. and H…

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Local Jottings Dubbo Show Races

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 2

The Dubbo Racing Club will hold its show meeting on April 29 and 30 (the week following Wellington). The principal race is for £100 cup…

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Tooraweenah Annual Show on [?] SEPTEMBER Committee Meeting, of P.A and H. Association. Support for "Back to Gilgandra" Week

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 7

A well attended meeting of the committee of the Tooraweenah P.A. and H. Association was held in the Tooraweneah…

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Narromine Show Notes

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 7

Although it is Five months from the opening date of the Narromine Show, much preliminary work is now being attended to and given a…

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Orange Show Winners

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 2

Wellington and district breeders were to the front at the Orange show, which was held this week, and several of them met with a good…

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Local and General Trangie Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 2

Trangie's annual Show will be held on May 11 and 12, when the Society expects that all previous records will be shattered. Exhibitors are…

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Successful Function Baradine Show Bail

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 12

The Baradine Show Ball, held on the night of the Show, proved a happy function, a large attendance of visitors from many surrounding…

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Local Jottings Special Show Attraction

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 2

When visiting the show do not fail to see the huge display by Fulton's. A large marquee will house the various lines of motor cars,…

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Local Jottings Show Week Pictures

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 2

Mr. Paul Warton has booked two special attractions for his theatres during show week. For the Monarch's "Lloyds of London" will…

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Show Holiday Banks Not Included

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 3

In past years it has been customary for banks, public offices and business houses to close for the second day of the Wellington show,…

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