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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

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Vaudeville Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 July 1938 · page 8

A vaudeville travelling show, the "Gay Dundas", also paid a visit to Yeoval on Saturday afternoon last, playing in the Roxy Theatre. A…

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Items of Interest Bathurst Show Loss

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 July 1938 · page 5

At a recent meeting of the Bathurst A. and P. Association, it was revealed that during the year 1937-38 expenditure had exceeded income by…

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Binnaway Cycle Club Big Carnival Next Month Wheel-barrow Derby

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 July 1938 · page 11

Things are a bit quiet in cycling quarters in Binnaway just at present, due to the intensely cold weather preventing the boys from…

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Condition of District Prospects Brighter Sheep in Fair to Good Store Condition

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 July 1938 · page 10

Having travelled 1321 miles during the past month the P.P. Board inspector (Mr. N. K. Golding) has made a close inspection of the…

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Members' Arrears Unpaid Subscriptions Statement to P., A. and H. Association Committee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1938 · page 6

That 138 members of the Dubbo P., A. & H. Association were in arrears with their subscriptions, was a statement made at a meeting…

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WELLINGTON P.A. AND H. SOCIETY Tin Hare Coursing Matter Discussed

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 July 1938 · page 4

There was a meeting of the committee of the Wellington P.A. and H. Society at the Agricultural Hall on Friday…

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DUBBO P.A. and H. ASSOCIATION

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 9

Coonabarabran P.A. and H. Association is not alone in its lament concerning overdue members’ subscriptions. At the annual meeting…

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1939 Show Dates Castlereagh Show Group Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 3

The president (Mr. J.J. Dowd, of Gulgong) occupied the chair at the annual meeting of the Castlereagh Shows Group at Byrnes'…

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Show Secretary Resigns

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 4

After being secretary of the Dunedoo P.A.H. and I. Association for ten years Mr. T. P. Sullivan tendered his resignation at a recent…

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New Picture Show Proprietor

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 4

Mr. A. J. Slacksmith, of Werris Creek, who has purchased the Western Monarch picture show business from Mr. A. McGowan, arrived in…

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Wool Exhibition Annual Far West Effort Approaching

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 8

The committee of the local Far West Health Scheme are arranging their annual wool exhibition and ask us to remind graziers to keen…

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Western Show Dates Suggested Alterations

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 9

Commenting on recent suggestions for the alteration of Western show dates, the Orange "Leader" says:…

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Hunters At Narromine Show Schedules Now Available

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 4

The re-inclusion of hunting events in the ring programme of the Narromine Show, which will be held on September 13 and 14 next, will undoubtedly prove one of the most appreciated features of the exhibition, which the committee believes will surpass in merit all…

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Our Show Committee Meeting Ground to Be Further Improved

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 1

A well attended meeting of the committee of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association was held in the Memorial Institute on…

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Tooraweenah Show Committee Tree Planting Scheme To Be Proceeded With

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 1

The last meeting of the committee of the Tooraweenah P.A. and H. Association was presided over, by Mr. J. Estens (President) and there was…

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NARROMINE Prospects Bright For Annual Show Hunting Events Re-included

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 4

With the greatly improved seasonal conditions, the annual Show, to be held on September 13 and 14, should be a great success. The…

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Sporting Snapshots the Turf Condobolin Show Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1938 · page 3

[?]ondobolin Jockey Club's Show [?] will be held on Thursday and [?] August, 18 and 19. The prize [?] is £118, and full particulars…

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Mardi Graz Carnival of Flowers A Gay Scene

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 August 1938 · page 2

The Mayfair Theatre on Friday night presented a gay appearance when a plain and fancy dress skating carnival was held. As the…

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POLO Wellington Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 August 1938 · page 5

The past season has been a most unfavourable one for polo in the western districts, as, owing to the existence until quite recently of…

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Show Notes

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 August 1938 · page 5

A final reminder is given to intending exhibitors at Gilgandra's annual Show, to be held on August 16 and 17, that…

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