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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

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Polo Crosse Carnival

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 16 August 1951 · page 1

The largest gathering of Polo Crosse players and enthusiasts yet seen at Dubbo gathered at the Show…

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Show Cttee's Successful Trotting Meet

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 6

The P.A. and H. Association's trotting meeting at the Dubbo Showground on Saturday afternoon was a great success and…

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Picture Show Proprietor Claims Amazing Invention

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 6

A Greek motion picture proprietor recently demonstrated on a North Coast farm an invention which he claims can…

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Sports Carnival at Cullenburra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1951 · page 4

A monster sports carnival, barbocue and dance will be held on Saturday, at Cullenburra woolshed, on the Peak Hill Road…

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Women Bowlers at Jubilee Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 6

Mesdames Whittaker, Smart and Purseglove returned on Tuesday from Sydney where, with Mrs .J. Foreman, they…

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Local and General Far West Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 1

The Far West Carnival in the Park last night was well patronised. All stalls did a good trade, while the novelty games and attractions…

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Annual Meeting of Yeoval Show Committee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Yeoval P.A. and H. Association at which there was a large attendance of members it was…

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Big Studs Are Neglecting Wagga's Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 3

Although judges said bigger studs seemed to be neglecting Wagga Show, sheep sections there were will up to standard…

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Sale of Rights for Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1951 · page 1

The sale of rights for the Narromine Agricultural Society's 1951, show were auctioned at the Hotel Narromine…

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Showground Being Prepared For Narromine's 1951 Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1951 · page 1

A working bee is being held at the Narromine show-ground today to prepare for the Narromine Agricultural Society's 1951 Show, to be held on Friday and Saturday, September 7 and 8…

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South Dubbo Queen Candidate To Benefit From Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1951 · page 4

The candidature of the South Dubbo queen, Miss Robyn Hawke, will benefit from a vairety concert in the Royal…

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Sir John Northcott Opens Peak Hill Show Classes Well Contested, Fine Display of District's Products

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1951 · page 3

The finest of the Peak Hill district's products were seen by Lieutenant General Mr John Northcott when he attended the P.A. and H. Association's annual show, held at the Peak Hill showground last Tuesday and Wednesday…

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Show Dates Fob 1952 Conference at Dunedoo

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 30 August 1951 · page 1

Principal item on the agenda at the Castlereagh Shows Group Conference held at Dundeoo on…

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U.S. Tennis Crowd Booed Show of Bad Temper New York

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1951 · page 1

Six thousand spectators booed Karl Cochell for bad temper in his unsuccessful quarter finals match against fellow American Gardner Mulloy at Forest Hills yesterday…

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Far West Children's Health Scheme Successful Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 31 August 1951 · page 6

As stated in last issue the Far West Carnival on the 23rd in the Park was very successful, and upwards of £160 is…

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Rawsonville's Carnival "The Best Ever'

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1951 · page 2

Rawsonville Jubilee Carnival on Saturday was the "best and biggest" ever held there, said the Secretary of the…

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The Royal Highland Show at Aberdeen

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1951 · page 1

This picture shows one of the Fort[?]n heavy duty tractors on show in the agricultural section. The tractor treads are made of rubber, so that the vehicle may be used for road work…

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[?] 46th, Annual Show This Friday and

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1951 · page 1

If the perfect spring weather which Narromine people have enjoyed for the past few days remains with us until the end of the week, there [?] be record attendances at the Narromine Agricultural Society's 46th annual…

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Good Outlook for Forbes Show Forbes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1951 · page 2

Despite the handicap of the recent floods, entries for the Forbes annual show are coming in well, said the Secretary (Mr…

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Ten Teams for Polo Crosse Carnival Show And Sports Ground Trust Will Benefit From "Gate"

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 September 1951 · page 1

Ten teams of six players each, including two junior teams, will contest the Wellington and District Polo Crosse Club's Annual Bing-Jang Carnival which will be held at the Wellington Showground to-morrow and…

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