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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

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Final Arrangements for Next Week's Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 9 August 1949 · page 1

The Narromine 1949 show next week will be officially opened by Mr. R. Grimths, chairman of the maequarie Vally Water Conservation Agriculture Society…

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Junior Farmers' Poultry Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 August 1949 · page 1

After a period of inactivity, the Wellington Junior Fanners' Club has been revived this year. On Saturday next, August 13…

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Trangie to Hold Bowls Carnival in October

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 August 1949 · page 6

The president Dr. Maclean, was in the chair at the monthly meeting of the Trangie Bowling Club on Wednesday…

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"Wool on Wheels" at Narromine Show Unique Exhibition Touring Australia

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1949 · page 2

[?] and equipped specially for [?] shows "Wool on Wheels" the [?] Wool Board's travelling [?] will be on view at…

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Polo Crosse Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1949 · page 6

More than 600 people attended the final day of the Western District Polocrosse Carnival held at the Dubbo…

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Narromine Show This Week-End

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1949 · page 1

On Friday and Saturday Narromine will hold its first week-end Show—a show that with favourable weather, holds every promise of being one of the best yet held at Narromine. The busy secretary, Mr. J. E. Rad…

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Show Bazaar at Peak Hill

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1949 · page 3

Final [?]nts [?] shape for the show [?] haze[?] to be held un[?] the [?] of the P.A. and H. Association [?]…

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Narromine Show Tomorrow

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 August 1949 · page 3

Everything is in readiness for the 1949 Narromine Show to be held to-morrow and Saturday, and given good…

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Mendooran News Show Society Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 18 August 1949 · page 8

A general meeting of the Mendooran Show Society was held on Saturday, when the following were present: Messrs. O. Gavin,…

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Narromine Show Opened Today

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 August 1949 · page 1

Narromine to-day is a busy place-the Showground busiest of ail. Early this morning the ground was practically buzzing with activity. Whils men and women were busy arranging pavilion…

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Peak Hill Expects Record Show Next Week

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 August 1949 · page 1

Recover trotting [?] have been received for peak [?] show Tuesday and Wednesday of next Week. This include [?] from Dunedoo. Liverped. Haberefield. [?]. Temora and as well many entries from peak Hill…

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Champions at British Devon County Agricultural Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 August 1949 · page 3

The Devort County Agricultural Shew held at Newton Abbot [?] by had a record attendance of nearly 9000. This picture shows the champion Devon Closewool yearing ram exhiting by [?]…

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Two Day Show Sought: P. A. & H. Move

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 August 1949 · page 1

A move to revert to a two-day show for Dubbo, will be made at the next monthly meeting of the Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association, despite the fact that the…

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Narromine Show to Be Opened Officially Today Narromine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 August 1949 · page 1

Blazing the trail as the first country show to be staged at the weekend, Narromine Show opened today in perfect weather. The change of day proved a decided improvement as the attendance was larger,…

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The Show Ball

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1949 · page 5

An important part of the festivities which accompany every Narromine Show is the ball, held on the first night…

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The Show Ball

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1949 · page 5

An important put of the festivities which accompany every Narromine Show is the ball, held on the first night…

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Poultry Club Winners Narromine Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1949 · page 3

Dubho Poultry "Club members carried off many prizes at the Narromine Show last Friday and Saturday. Awards…

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Around the Show with the Judges

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1949 · page 2

the Narromine Agricultural Society again contained its policy [?] [?] the best possible judges this year. On the completion [?] judging the "News" representative interviewed most of the [?] and their comments on the section which they…

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Around the Show with the Judges

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1949 · page 2

The Narromine Agricultural Society again continued its police of seeking the best possible judges this year. On the completion of the judging the "News" representative interviewed most of the judges and their comments on the sections which they…

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Official Opening By Foundation Member Of Show Society

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1949 · page 1

An appeal to the younger generation to carry on the fine tradition laid down by the pioneers of the district was made by Mr. Griffiths when he opened the Narromine Show Society's 1949 exhibition on Saturday…

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