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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

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Peak Hill Expects to Stage Biggest Show Yet

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 3

Following on the success of the Narromine Show, it is expected that the Peak Hill Show, next Tuesday and Wednesday, will be the biggest yet. Special features such as camp drafting and steer riding will…

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Dubbo P.A. and H. Report Discloses Satisfactory Position

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 August 1947 · page 3

The annual report and balance sheet of the Dubbo Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association as submitted at Thursday night's meeting at 2DU studios, was considered, despite trouble with sideshowmen, to reflect a…

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Show Sidelights

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 1

There seemed to be a "Back to Narromine" spirit about the Narromine show this year. There seemed to be scores of former residents who…

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Schools' Football Carnival Finalised at Forbes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 3

The finals of Group XI Schools' football carnival, which had excited a good deal of interest between the opposing teams and supporters were played at Forbes on Saturday…

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These Were at Last Narromine Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 1

This photograph was taken at the show last year. Most of the riders took part in this one. From left to right-R. J. Warbur-ton, C. Wellsmore, Shirley Pape, T. Merriman. Bet. Bootle, Bob Oates Ruth Robertson. Beryl Lake, Jim Oates (who was associate to the…

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Show Ball and Mannequin Parade Another Success

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 8

With all the gaiety of the show spirit prevailing the Show Ball went off with a grand swing on the first night of the festivities…

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A Few of the Houses at Narromine Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 1

Shown here are some of the scores of horses at the Narromine show including young riders who were complimented by Judge Ron Livermore. From left to right-John Cleary, Bill Warburton, Pam Symons, Maureen Burke, Thora Carpenter, Marjory Edmonstone,…

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Spring Flower Show To Be Held In October

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 1

At Saturday night's meeting of the Dubbo Horticultural Society, which was well attended, with Mr. J. Dowling as chairman, it was decided to hold the Spring Show at the Theatre Royal on October 17. Messrs. A. Harvey and Kimbell…

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These Sat (and Stood) In Judgement What Judges Thought About the Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 4

"It is no use getting good exhibits unless you have a man [?] wide knowledge to judge them." That was what one speaker had to say at a Show committee meeting early in the year. Member of the Narromlnc Agricultural…

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Narromine Show Biggest Ever Held judges and Visitors Unanimous In Their Praise Showground Crowded with Exhibits, Sideshows, and People

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 1

The Narromine show on Wednesday and Thursday was the greatest that has ever been staged. With the exception of one of two sections that had not had time to recover from the drought, the exhibits were of a standard that would…

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Monster Exhibition at 1948 Sheep Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 7

The value of the sheep industry to Australia will haVe to be brought forccably before the public, the President of the N.S.W. Sheepbreeders' Association (Mr. E. I. Body) told a council meeting of the Association in Sydney recently…

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District News Narromime Sidelights of the Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 2

Congratulations are being showered upon Mr. H. F. Crawford the new show president on the wonderful success of the show of last week…

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Bourke Show & Rodeo to Be Held Next Wednesday and

The Western Herald · Friday 22 August 1947 · page 7

Promise of good support from neighboring towns for the Show & Rodeo to be held next Wednesday and Thursday,…

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Rawsonville Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 August 1947 · page 3

Next Saturday, August 30, Rawsonville P. and S. A. will conduct its carnival in aid of Rawsonville Red Cross and the Soldiers Memorial Hall fund…

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Rain Mars Peak Hill Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 August 1947 · page 3

Continuous showers marred Peak Hill two-day show held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Gate takings were £117. The show was opened by Mr. J…

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The Royal Show at Lincoln

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 August 1947 · page 1

The Royal Agricultural Society Show was revived recently in Lincoln after seven years. It was visited by H. M. King George VI…

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Local Poultry Successes in Narromine Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 August 1947 · page 3

Dubbo poultry breeders scooped the pool with their exhibits in the Narromine Show, held recently. local successes included: Standard…

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Binnaway Fair

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 9

On Friday, October 10th, a grand fair will be held in the supper room of the RSSL Memorial Hall at Binnaway…

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Methodist News Baradine Fair

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 9

Saturday, September 13th, will be a great day for Baradine folk. As in past years, they are sure to rush the bargains, purchase many…

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Unsuitable Show Dates

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 8

Next year the Coonabarabran P. and A. Society may withdraw from the present group of the Agricultural…

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