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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1955

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The Western Herald AND Darling River Advocate Affiliated with N.S.W. Country Press Association. Friday, April 15, 1955 Local and General Show Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 15 April 1955 · page 6

A meeting of members of the Bourke Pastoral & Agricultural Association and all interested in the holding of the Annual…

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Bourke Pastoral & Agricultural Association SHOW & Rodeo September 2 & 3

The Western Herald · Friday 22 April 1955 · page 4

A well attended meeting of persons interested in the Annual Show was held in the P.P. Board Room on…

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Western District Exhibit Gains Second Prize at Sydney Royal Show

The Western Herald · Friday 29 April 1955 · page 5

Western District Exhibit was awarded second prize at the 1955 Royal Sydney Show, in the…

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Our Annual Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 4 May 1955 · page 1

The annual Gilgandra Show, to be held on Mon day and Tuesday, May 16 and 17, promises to…

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Annual Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 11 May 1955 · page 1

Arrangements for Gilgandra's annual show on Monday and Tuesday next appear to be well in…

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The School Fair

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1955 · page 6

The Annual Fair at the Bourke I.H. School takes place on May 28th. Entrants in the Billy cart Derby are reminded…

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Gilgandra Show As Good As Ever Fine Weather Prevajls for Splendid Ring Events Sheep Section Again a Big Feature

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 18 May 1955 · page 4

In perfect weather the Gilgandra Show was held on Monday and Tuesday and was a remarkable success considering all aspects…

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School Fair

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1955 · page 8

On account of the muddy conditions of the school ground caused by this week's rain, it is impossible to hold the…

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Commonwealth Trading Bank Sydney Sheep Show Agency

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1955 · page 11

Mr. Andrews, the local Manager of the Commonwealth Trading Bank said yesterday that the Bank…

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Our Show & RODEO 2nd and 3rd September (By: Exhibit A)

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1955 · page 1

There's not much time. What's your line. Hello there, sorry I missed out last week, but it was really…

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At Annual Sheep Show Bank of New South Wales Branch

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 1 June 1955 · page 2

Again this year the Bank of New South Wales will conduct a full time branch at the annual…

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The School Fair

The Western Herald · Friday 3 June 1955 · page 8

Postponed from last week-end owing to muddy conditions, the Annual School Fair will he held…

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The School Fair

The Western Herald · Friday 3 June 1955 · page 1

All the fun of the Fair to-morrow. Saturday, June 4th at the Bourke Intermediate High School. Commencing at…

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Bank Branch at Sheep Show

The Western Herald · Friday 3 June 1955 · page 8

Again this year the Bank of New South Wales will conduct a full time branch at the Annual Sheep Show in Sydney…

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Our Show & RODEO 2nd and 3rd September (By: Exhibit A) Get Off the Mark It's Time to Start

The Western Herald · Friday 3 June 1955 · page 4

Once more I have very good news for my readers. Godfrey Bros. and Angus & Coote have donated a beautifully…

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The Doll Show

The Western Herald · Friday 10 June 1955 · page 5

Voting for the Doll Show had been going on all the previous week. The results were as follows:—…

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Annual School Fair Successful Effort at Bourke Intermediate High School

The Western Herald · Friday 10 June 1955 · page 5

Once again the Annual School Fair has proved a popular fixture, with its great variety of…

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Bourke Intermediate High School Athletics Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 17 June 1955 · page 8

The outstanding athletes in each division were as follows:- Senior Boys:Henry Wilson…

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Our Show & RODEO 2nd and 3rd September (By: Exhibit A)

The Western Herald · Friday 17 June 1955 · page 13

Don't you know its your day. Come along with your Exhibit A. Good news re the Citrus…

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Our Show & RODEO 2nd and 3rd September (By: Exhibit A) It Takes Everyone to Make a Successful Show

The Western Herald · Friday 24 June 1955 · page 8

Good morning to all and what a muddy old week it has been, but, the rain will do the world of good to…

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