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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Narromine Preparing For Record Show. Extra Pens to Be Built Voluntarily. Society To Run Luncheon Booth Again

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 1

Gratification was expressed at the meeting of the Narromine Agriculture Society, on Saturday, at Sir Geoffery Whiskard's acceptance of the invitation to open the Show on September 12 and 13…

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Wellington Show Ground Should Be Supported The People's Ground

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 10

It was planting to hear the remarks of Mr. D. V. Roddy at the recant meeting of the Wellington Racing and Trotting…

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NARROMINE Sir Geoffrey Whiskard To Open Show Committee Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 6

The president, Mr. E. C. Oates, presided at a well-attended meeting of the Show Committee last Saturday. Judging by the…

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Arrival of Chev. Fleet Show Arrouses Widespread Interest

The Western Herald · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 3

Great interest was created on 5th April by the arrival of the Special 1939 Chevrolet Truck Show from Brewarrina. Consisting of…

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

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1

So that 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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Skating Gala Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 June 1939 · page 1

Those who don't remember last year's grand gala skating carnival at the Mayfair rink could not have been there. But this years they should not…

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Meeting of Pastures Protection Board Lengthy Business Sheet Presented Board in Fair Financial Position

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Coonabarabran Pastures Protection Board was held last Saturday, when a lengthy business sheet was presented. Those present were: Dirs. J. J…

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Bourke's Forthcoming Rodeo and Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

The Committee of the Bourke Returned Soldiers' Carnival and Rodeo to be held on Wednesday and Thursday 19th and 20th July…

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Skating Gala Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 4

Those who were not at the Mayfair rink last Thursday night missed one of the best skating carnivals held for some…

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"Gunga Din" Opens Carnival Film Month

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 2

Inaugurating a carnival month of star features, "Gunga Din" will open at the Monarch and Roxy Theatres on Saturday…

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Trangie Show Lost £50. Nearly Record Entries. Clashes with Other Functions

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 6

Although the Trangie Show was considered the best cattle show ever staged at the Fat Stock Centre, there was a loss…

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Narromine Prepares For Bumper Show. More Sheep Pens To Be Built. Keeping an Eye on the Expenses

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 1

Narromine Show, according to President E. C. Oates, will this year b the biggest, brightest and best that Narromine has staged. The Interest being taken in all sections and the number of entries that have been promised indicated to him that this year's show…

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Wellington Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 3

The Wellington carnival is to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, 5th and 6th July, and the members are now busy making preparations…

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The Yeoval News P a and H Society Committee Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 8

A general committee meeting of Yeoval. P. A. and H. Association was held in the Australian Hall on .June 14th. Those…

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Dog in Show Window

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 5

An unusual case was heard in the Small Debts Court at Wellington, when D. Wilmot sued Stanley Spargo for £4/6/6, alleged to be clue for…

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Forbes Polo Carnival Eight Teams Compete

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 3

The Forbes and District Polo Club's annual carnival opened on Monday last in dull weather on a ground that was rather on…

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Sydney Sheep Show Wonderful Display

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 3

The Sydney Sheep Show, which is said to be the largest in the world, opened yesterday at the Royal Agricultural Show…

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Warren Successes At Sydney Sheep Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 2

At the Sydney Sheep Show, the N.S.W. Pastoral Co. Ltd., Warren penned the grand champion and also the reserve grand…

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Dispute Over Show Prize Money Sister Fitzgerald's Complaint

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 7

"Weak-kneed and possessing no backbone," was the description of the committee used by Sister Fitzgerald, of Orange, well-known…

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Show Ground Association

The Western Herald · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 4

The annual general meeting of all interested in the C.A.P. & A. Association will be held at the Wonderland Theatre on Saturday…

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