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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Trangie Publicity for Annual Show Special Officer Not to Be Appointed Committee's Decision

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 5

There was an interesting discussion at the Transit P.A. and H. Association meeting on Saturday as to whether the appointment, of…

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Montefiores Crowd Attends Show Drawn by Good Weather And Splendid Exhibition

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 4

The weather during the past fortnight has been ideal, quite springlike and the only suggestion of winter so far has been a couple of…

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Show Sidelights

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 3

Mrs. A. M. Kilby had an attractive non-competitive floral exhibit in the main pavilion. It included wreaths and bouquets, well arranged and prettily…

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Trade Exhibits Interesting Show Displays

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 6

Machinery exhibits attracted more than ordinary interest. They were on the southern side of the ground, the same as last year, but a little closer…

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Show Accidents Treated by Ambulance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 6

Dubbo District Ambulance had a busy time at the Show, attending to minor casualties. It was located on the southern side of the grandstand,…

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Wellington Successes at Dubbo Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 2

Wellington exhibitors were successful at the Dubbo show which was held on Tuesday and Wednesday…

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Tributes To P. A. And H. Association Official Luncheon President's Praise for Exhibitors Showman Stresses Value of Co-operation

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 2

"Who would have thought two or three months ago that the exhibitors would have been able to support us to the extent they have done ?" So said the President (Mr. L. S. Clark) at the official…

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Local Sheep at Gulargam-bone Show

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 6

Mr. Nlel McDonald, of “Bullaway,” and Mr. Malcolm McDonald, of “Caledonia,” visited the Gulargambone show, held recently…

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Sydney Sheep Show June 21 TO 24 Several New Classes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 13

The Sydney annual sheep show will be held from June 21. to June 24. As usual large numbers of pastoralists, including…

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Dubbo Show In the Ring Judges' High Praise for Horses

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 8

A comprehensive programme of ring events was carried out over the two days. In addition to the exhibitions of hacks and harness horses and ponies,…

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Dubbo Show Old Days Recalled By Wellington President Official Opening

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 2

In officially opening the Show yesterday afternoon, Mr. J. M. Whiteley (president of the Wellington P.A. and H. Association)…

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Beautiful Show Ground High Praise From Visitors Picturesque and Modern

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 1

During the past week, when a number of big events have been held on the Wellington show ground, drawing visitors from…

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Tress Is The Best Advertising Medium We Have," Says Orange Show President

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 2

"The Press is still the best advertising medium we have, and we owe the newspapers a deep debt of gratitude," said Mr. W. B. Pascoe, president of the Orange P. and A. Association on Tuesday night, when conveying a vote of thanks to the Press, represented…

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Further Successes for Mr. W. D. MEERS Exhibits Champion Sheep At Wellington Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 7

Amongst the successful exhibitors of sheep at last week's Wellington Show were Mr. W. Meers and Messrs. J. and K…

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Horticultural Show Nothing Better, Not Even in England Big Entries and Beautiful Blooms

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 3

Officially opening the chrysanthemum show, organised by the Wellington Horticu[?]ual society, in the Bureau Hall, Cameron Park, last night, the Deputy-Mayor (Ald. F. C. Thomas) said that better booms could not be seen in…

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Show Gate Takings Were £652 Better Than Last Year Big Increase On First Day Tuesday's Receipts Exceeded Only Twice in History of the Show Total Attendance Estimated at 8000

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 1

The gate takings at this week's Show totalled £652, an increase of £25 on last year's figures. The receipts on Tuesday were £102, which has been exceeded only twice on the first day in the history of the Association…

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Wellington District News. Exclusive News Bodangora District Well Represented at the Show Many Prize Winners

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 4

Mr. Richard Harris, an old identity of Bodangora, died suddenly in Wellington Hospital during te week-end. He was well known in this…

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Country Women's Attractive Exhibit Dubbo and Wellington Again Finish Equal for the Cup Wongarbon, Geurie and Eumungerie Branches Also Contribute to Fine Exhibition

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 4

Dubbo and district women combined in a striking display in the Country Women's Association exhibit. Arranged along the eastern and northern walls of the Industrial Hall, it was set out to advantage and attracted…

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Methodist Flower Show Annual Function a Great Success Magnificent Display of Flowers; Splendid Attendances Official Opening Performed by Mrs. Almond

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 8

In the most pleasant weather conditions, the annual Flower Show of the Gilgandra Methodist Church was held in the Australian Hall on Friday and Saturday last, May 5, and 6. Favourable seasonal conditions and careful organisation…

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Dubbo District Triumphs Over Adversity Annual Show Great Success Productivity Proved Pastoral and Agricultural Wealth Progress Made Since Inauguration in 1873

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 4

On March 23, 1873, the North-western Pastoral and Agricultural Association, formed at a meeting at the Royal Hotel almost two years before, staged the first Show. It was the acorn from which grew the…

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