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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1966

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Tribal Symbols at Royal Easter Show

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1966 · page 8

The "Dream-Time" legends of Australia's Aborigines, including such stories as "How the…

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Cobar Show Will Be Staged

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1966 · page 9

A well attended Show Committee meeting was held recently to determine whether or not the Cobar…

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R.a.s. Show Exhibit

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1966 · page 2

An outstanding feature of the electrical exhibition at this year's R.A.S. show is an authentic full-size…

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Royal Easter Show

The Western Herald · Friday 8 April 1966 · page 3

Central N.S.W. won the Commonwealth District Exhibit competition at the Royal Easter Show in…

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Dog Club Show on June 12

The Western Herald · Friday 8 April 1966 · page 4

Members of the Bourke Dog Club met last Friday night and the Specimen Schedule for the Show on…

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Bourke Parents and Citizens Ass'n. School Fair in July

The Western Herald · Friday 15 April 1966 · page 5

At the usual monthly meeting of the Bourke P. and C. Association on Wednesday night, April…

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Bourke and District Cycle Club 70 Visiting Riders at Easter Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 15 April 1966 · page 1

This Easter saw some fast and furious riding with some very good riders taking part. some of our top riders in Australia were present, and all voted the Carnival one…

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Bourke Dog Club Sections in the Dog Show

The Western Herald · Friday 29 April 1966 · page 9

As the Show date is drawing closer, I thought I would list for your benefit, if you have never…

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Methodist Church Fair

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1966 · page 3

Last Friday night the Bourke Methodist Church held a Fair around the Band Rotunda in Central…

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Show Society Tips All Time Record

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1966 · page 6

Dubbo Show officials expect next week's Show to break all previous attendance records. The 1966 Show…

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Bourke and District All Breeds Kennel Club Dog Show on June 12th About Your Dogs

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1966 · page 9

THE POMERANIAN - This small perky dog is one of the popular Toy Breeds. Queen Victoria made the…

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Men's Fashions on Show

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1966 · page 10

The Men's Fashion Council of Australia will go on an unusual safari to spread its message in four…

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May Show Officially Cancelled

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1966 · page 6

The Bourke P. and A. Association officially advise that there will be no Show held on the dates…

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Bourke and District All Breeds Kennel Club Dog Show on June 12th

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1966 · page 6

No Ring Procedure practice this Sunday, 15th, as several Members are travelling to Dubbo to compete…

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School Fair on June 4

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1966 · page 6

On Saturday, June 4th, the Annual School Fair will be held, commencing at 2 p.m. at the Primary School,…

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Dog Show June 12th

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1966 · page 6

Well, have you been along to see the beautiful trophies displayed in Winchcombe Carson's…

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Bourke Parents and Citizens Ass'n. Wheelbarrow Race at School Fair —this

The Western Herald · Friday 3 June 1966 · page 10

At the monthly meeting of the Parents and Citizens Association on Wednesday night final…

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Dog Show-June 12 126 Individual Entries —29 breeds

The Western Herald · Friday 3 June 1966 · page 9

Well, the entries closed last week-end for the forthcoming Show on the 12th June. There will now…

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Wheelbarrow Race Champions at School Fair

The Western Herald · Friday 10 June 1966 · page 1

LES. SULLIVAN and STEPHEN SWINTON ROBERT KENDALL and GARY NEAL…

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Bourke Parents and Citizens Association School Fair Takings £495

The Western Herald · Friday 10 June 1966 · page 2

The Annual School Fair with its multitude of attractions was well up to standard this year. Members of the P. and C. Association, Staff members and Pupils combined…

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