WELLINGTON'S 64th Annual Show Opens Under Cold Conditions Splendid Exhibits Attract Much Interest
The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 5
The Wellington P. A. and H. Society's annual show opened on Tuesday last in wintry conditions, which prevailed throughout the whole of the State, following the rain, after one of the worst droughts ever experienced in N.S.W. Two weeks ago, the people of this town and district, with the rest of the…
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Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1
Recently we announced that Mr. H. C. Wilson, of 'Bungey,' had gained fourth prize for appearance with his wheat at the…
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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 6
As a result of representations by association to storekeepers yesterday afternoon it was decided to close local business premises at 1 p.m…
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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 2
Patrons of the Dubbo Show next week will be amazed at a wonderful exhibit from Patagonia—a headless woman. She was viewed by over 40,000…
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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 5
New artists with Cole's Varieties this year should make the well-known combination more popular than ever when they open in their huge canvas theatre…
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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 7
District sportsmen will welcome back to Dubbo Show the annual appearance of the far-famed troupe of boxing and wrestling celebrities who for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Dubbo Has a Busy Week Ahead Show—Cycling—Coursing—Racing
The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 4
Next week will be a busy one at Dubbo. Starting with the Show on Tuesday, there will be a series of attractions…
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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 2
How often is the expression used "when are we going to see something new?" Perhaps it is the most common complaint of amusement-seekers in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dubbo Theatres Special Attractions for Show Week Big Features To-day Star Films Booked
The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 8
The management of the Monarch and Roxy Theatres has arranged a series of special attractions for Show wek. Star features will be screened at…
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The Wellington Times · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 2
In the school section at the recent Wellington show, the first prize for the best business letter was won by Gwen Bird, of Saxa…
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The Wellington Times · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 3
The Wellington Cycle Club held a carnival on Rygate Park yesterday afternoon in aid of the Lady Gowrie Red…
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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 1
The Show always is responsible for the influx of the light-fingered gentry in Dubbo. The police advise householders to see…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dubbo Theatres Special Attractions For Show Week "Ninetchka" and "The Lion Has Wings" To-day
The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 4
Special Show week attractions will be screened at the Monarch and Roxy Theatres. To-night "Ninotchka," in which Greta Garbo laughs for the first…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Formed in 1871 First P.A. and H. Association at Dubbo
The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 4
On December 12, 1871, a public meeting was held at Dubbo in the old Court House âwhich stood where the Rural…
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The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 2
The second day of the Dubbo show was marred by rain, but still a good crowd braved the slush and mud on the ground. The society…
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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 5
General entries for the Trangie Show on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7 and 8, close on Saturday. April 27, and should be sent to the secretary (Mr. F…
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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 4
MR. L. S. CLARK probably is the most progressive president who has guided the destinies of the Dubbo P.A…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dripstone Many Prizes Won at Wellington Show
The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 8
The weather of late has been all one could wish for. We have had glorious days and the nights have been nice and cool, but not…
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The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 6
It was recently announced that Mr. H. C. Wilson, of “Bungey,” Gilgandra, gained fourth prize for appearance with his wheat at the…
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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1
The gate takings at this week's Show totalled £435, compared with £652 last year. Rain was largely responsible…
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