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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Special Show Here Next Week Chevrolet Trucks and Utilities on Tour

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 3

So that commercial vehicle operators may have an opportunity to inspect under the one roof, a complete range of the…

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1939 Chevrolet Trucks and Utilities on Tour Special Show, Here Next Week

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 5

So that commercial vehicle operators may have an opportunity to inspect under the one roof, a complete range of the new Cheviolet…

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Trangie Still One Of New South Wales' Best Districts Annual Show Great Success sheep and Cattle Better Than Ever Exhibits in All Sections Irate Remarkable Recovery After Worst Drought in Years

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 4

Fears that the failure to hold the Show last year would act adversely on the 1939 exhibition were dispelled this week, when the Trangie P.A. and H. Association staged one of the most successful Shows…

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Show Notes

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 2

There were four people who were so close to guessing the live weight of the fat sheep at the Show (1671 lbs.) that they had to be included…

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Show Notes

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 2

The new Chevrolet was shown and demonstrated by Mr. C. E. Skinner. His exhibit included cars and utilities…

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Show Ball. Successful Social Function. Well Attended By Visitors

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 2

There were many visitors, at Trangie for the Show, among the 200 odd dancers at the Trangie Show Ball, on the first night…

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Trangie Stages Record Stock Show Greatest Number Of Cattle Ever Shown. Judges Declare Equal To Any Show. OVER 1,000 Head of Cattle and Sheep. Official Opening By Mr. A. W. Yeo, M.L.A.

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 1

In a district stricken by die worst drought on record only a few months age, the Trangie Show on Tuesday and Wednesday attracted catries of cattle and sheep that were outstanding not only, for quality but also for quantity…

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Early Action to Make 1940 Show Better Exhibition Than Ever Proposals For Sectional Committees Many Matters Discussed at Meeting P.A. & H. Association

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 May 1939 · page 4

Sectional committees of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association have been given a long programme to consider in order to…

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Proposals for Next Show WELLINGTON P. A. AND H. SOCIETY Meeting of Committee

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 May 1939 · page 4

Mr. J. M. Whiteley, President, presided at a general meeting of the committee of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society, which was held at the Agricultural Bureau Hall on Friday night, there being a good attendance of…

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Sir Geoffrey Whiskard To Open Narromine Show. Week's Stay in District Planned

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 1

Narromine's 1839 Show, on Tuesday and Wednesday, 12th and 18th September, will be opened by the Commissioner for the United Stardom In Australia. Sir Geoffrey Whiskard. He will be accompanied by Lady…

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Chevrolet Truck Show a Splendid Exhibition

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 5

As stated briefly in our last issue, the convoy of Chevrolet trucks and utilities arrived in Wellington on Sunday night, and…

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Is It Fair?

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 1

To send your printing work out town? We pay taxes and employ labor, to the benefit of the community, while the outside printer…

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MENDOORAN P.A. AND H. ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting And Election Of Officers MR O. R. Gavin Re-elected President

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held on Saturday afternoon, the 20th, May. Mr. O. R. Gavin, president,…

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Ambulance Carnival Brilliant Success £208/14/3 Raised

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 6

At the last monthly meeting of the committee of the Wellington District Ambulance, the Superintendent presented the…

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Show Society Committee Prepare for Annual Exhibition Additions to Be Made to Sheep Pens Merino Ewe Competition to Be Held. Clydesdale Judging Competition

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 3

A well attended meeting of members of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association was held on Saturday afternoon, when…

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Buckjumping Show

The Western Herald · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 5

Ken Huntley's 101 Ranch will play in Bourke on Friday and Saturday nights next, presenting dare-devil lady buckjump riders,…

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1939 Chev. Trucks & Utilities On Tour. Special Show Here Next Week

The Western Herald · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 2

So that commercial vehicle operators may have an opportunity to inspect under the one roof, [?] complete range of the new…

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1939 Chevrolet Trucks and Utilities on Tour. Special Show Coining To Narromine

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 8

So that commercial vehicle operators may have an opportunity [?]spect under the one roof, a comp[?]range of the new Chevrolet [?]…

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£125 for Show Ground Trust a Splendid Result Combined Racing and Trotting Club's Effort

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 6

A meeting of the members of the Wellington Show and Sports Ground Racing and Trotting Club was held at the Club House Hotel on Thursday night last, the President, Mr. George Wilkins, presiding, when the balance…

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1939 Chevrolet Trucks and Utilities on Tour. Special Show Coming To Narromine

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 5

So Unit commercial vehicle operators may have an opportunity to inspect under the one roof, a complete range of the new Chevrolet trucks…

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