Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Shows & fairs, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

434 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 6 of 22

Many Visitors For Jubilee Bowling Carnival NEARLY 150 Entries Received

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 1

Favoured with the weather, the Far Western District Bowling Association's Justice carnival at Narromine Bowling Green should prove an outstanding [?] Almost 150 [?] have been received from fourteen…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Lure of Gold Added to Lure of Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 2

The lure of gold has been added to the lure of the Show Ring at the Easter Show of the R.A.S…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Utility Ousting Glamor at the Royal Show Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1951 · page 2

The weather was hopelessly against any display of fashion charm at the Royal Show and crowds were depressed in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

School Sports Carnival Coolah Jubilee Celebrations

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 11

The main Jubilee celebration at Coolah will take the form of the annual district school sports carnival which…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Dubbo District Flower Show Tomorrow

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 1

The Dahlia and Autumn Flower Show of the Dubbo and District Horticultural Society opens tomorrow afternoon…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sale of Booth Rights at Dubbo Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 2

Despite record entries for the Dubbo Show this year, booth rights, brought loss than in 1950 when tiny were…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Combined Meeting for Carnival Arrangements

The Western Herald · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 6

Next Wednesday the Parents' & Parishioners Association of Convent School and the Parents' Citizens' Association of the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

White Way to Be Extended in Time for Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 2

The Dubbo Municipal Council hopes to have the "white way" extended to Talbragar Street, and completed in time…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Successful Bowling Carnival Brought Many Visitors Four-Day Event Proved Outstanding Success

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 1

The Narromine Bowling Club was the meeting place last week-end for bowlers from all parts of the west from li[?] to [?] when the Far Western Districts championships were conducted on the club's two greens…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Bourke P. & A. Association Show and Rodeo, Mat 9 & 10 Arrival of Material for New Pavilion

The Western Herald · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 3

A meeting of the Committee of the above Association was held in the Royal Hotel on Saturday evening last, when many…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Jubilee Show Notes Preparations in Final Stages for Record Exhibition

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 April 1951 · page 5

THE 1951 Wellington Jubilee Show is less than three Weeks off now and practically all arrangements have been finalised. Our old friend, Mr. S. Stevens, has the Showground looking better than ever, and Mr. F. Gough…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Jubilee Show Procession

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 5 April 1951 · page 5

The Gilgandra Jubilee Show Procession to start from Miller Street to the Showground on the morning of the second Show…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Show Fashion Supplement Next

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 April 1951 · page 1

The Wellington "Times" four-page Fashion Supplement featuring the Attractively Dressed Lady…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Stewards Reports 1951 Coonabarabran Show

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 5 April 1951 · page 1

At the meeting of the Coonabarabran P and A Association on Friday a number of stewards…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

B.B.C. Script Men Coming to Write New Show London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1951 · page 1

The script writers of the BBC's show "Take It From Hero" are going to Australia in July for three months…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 4

A meeting of the Committee of the Bourke Pastoral & Agricultural Association will take place at the Royal Hotel to-morrow…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Glant Locomotive for Festival Exhibition

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 1

What will be one of the largest single [?] at the Festival of Britain is the W.G. class locomotive which has been built for the Indian Railway by a North of England engineering firm. This W.G. class locomotive…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Record Entries for Dubbo Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 1

Record entries have been received for almost every section of the Dubbo Show this year. Prize money of £1000 has…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Jubilee Show Street Procession on May 9. Nyngan Has 40—What of Bourke?

The Western Herald · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 7

At its last monthly meeting the Bourke Chamber of Commerce constituted Messrs O. F. Tancred, L. Ainsworth and L…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Final Arrangements For Yeoval Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 6

Many sideshows and commercial exhibits are expected for the Yeoval Show on Tuesday, April 17. Bookings for…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →