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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

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Scouts Jamboree Show What Scouting Is

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 May 1938 · page 4

In a message to Boy Scouts, and explaining details of the Australasian Jamboree to be held at Bradfield, in the Ku-ring-gai Municipality in…

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Local Jottings Show Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 June 1938 · page 2

The secretary advises that he is desirous of finalising all mutters in connection with the show, and he would be pleased if prize winners…

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Local Jottings Show and Sports Ground

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 June 1938 · page 2

Although the result of the centenary committee in raising the sum of £1611 for the Show and Sports Ground Trust, was a very fine one…

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Wanted: Fat Lambs For Narromine Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1938 · page 4

With the grass pushing the top layer of soll up in the air in its efforts to cover the windswept plains with their usual verdant…

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District Sheep at Coonamble Show. Messrs. Niel and Malcolm DcDONALD’S Outstanding Success

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 June 1938 · page 10

Although the conditions had been exceptionally dry for some time there were a very large number of sheep at the Coonamble Show, both…

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News From Dubbo District Centres MENDOORAN Show Association New Road Opposed Building Boom Continues

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1938 · page 6

The building boom in Mendooran continues. A cottage for Mr. D. Luckie is being erected by Mr. C. Pryor, and one for Mrs. R. Clarke is…

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Trangie News of Other Days Happenings in 1908 Farmers & Settlers' Carnival Successful Exhibitors

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 4 June 1938 · page 6

To-day Trangie is one of the most progressive and prosperous towns in Western New South Wales. This is due…

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A Good Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 6

With the rejuvenated W. C. Fields at his inimitable best in a streamlined production which combines spectacle, melody, and dance. "Big…

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Health Officer Complains Show Ground Lavatories

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 6

Reporting to the Urban Committee meeting this week, the Health Officer stated that two notices had been supplied to the secretary of…

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Mendooran Show Annual Meeting And Election Of Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the Mendooran P., A. and H. Association, Mr. O. R. Gavin (president) was in the chair, others in…

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Show Ground Trust Entertains Mr. Spooner Improvements to Ground Asked For

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 3

The Wellington Show and Sports Ground Trust entertained the Hon. E. S. Spoonner at a luncheon in the Hospital refreshment room pavilion at the ground yesterday. There were also present the heads of various…

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Preparations for Narromine's Big Show. Junior Farmer's Cup. Special Wool Exhibit

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 4

Discussion was caused at the monthly meeting of the Narromine Show Committee when it was pointed out that although…

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News From Dubbo District Centres MENDOORAN Working for Progress Of the Township Active Chamber of Commerce Younger Set Thrift Exhibition

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 4

Mendooran Chamber of Commerce is a five-wire organisation doing a lot of good for the township. At its last meeting it was…

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Annual Sheep Show 968 Entries—1095 Sheep

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1938 · page 7

Despite the difficulties with which the studmasters of the State have been faced, particularly during the past 12 months, and the…

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New Officials Tooraweenah Show Society Mr. J. L. Estens President August 31st Definitely Accepted As Date For Annual Exhibition

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 5

The special meeting of members of the Tooraweenah P.A. and H. Association was largely attended, and much…

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Binnaway Hospital Auxiliary Profit of Nearly £20 on Ball Flower Show in October

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the Binnaway Hospital Auxiliary was held on Saturday and was very well attended…

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An Appeal for Fair Play (To the Editor “Watchman.”)

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 7

Sir,—As one who has taken an active part in assisting the hospital think no objection will be raised against me voicing my opinion and…

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Sydney Sheep Show Buckinbah Estate Win Prizes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 3

There was a splendid display of sheep at the annual sheep show, which opened in Sydney yesterday, which was fully representative of the…

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Western Sheep at Sydney Show Merino Grand Championship to "Egelabra" Ram

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 3

Western breeders were prominent at the Sydney Sheep Show, which opened yesterday. The grand champion ram was pruned…

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Sydney Sheep Show Corrected Awards Favour Buckinbah

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 4

The Stonehaven Cup, one of the most coveted trophies awarded at the Sheep Show, was won by H. Kater, of Egelabra, Warren…

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