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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1971

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Successful Easter Cycling Carnival Darling River Wheelrace Winners Entertaining Races

The Western Herald · Friday 16 April 1971 · page 1

Despite the lack of visiting riders, the Easter Cycle Carnival provided a full measure of entertainment for spectators. The day was highlighted…

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10th Annual Poll Hereford Show and Sale at Dubbo

The Western Herald · Friday 21 May 1971 · page 6

A large crowd is expected to attend the 10th Annual Poll Hereford Show and Sale to the held…

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Kennel Club Notes Rare Dogs to be Exhibited at Bourke Dog Show

The Western Herald · Friday 21 May 1971 · page 2

So there were nit any “Hot pants” at the Convent Ball well they certainly were worn by…

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School Fair

The Western Herald · Friday 4 June 1971 · page 8

The parents and Citizens Association of the Bourke Schools will be holding their Annual School Fair…

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Bourke Show

The Western Herald · Friday 11 June 1971 · page 4

Much Town Talk over the past few weeks has been [?] around whether Bourke will have a Show…

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Town Talk • Tap Fittings on New Water • Council Elections • Be Careful • Merry-go-round • Bourke Show Tap Fittings on New Water Connections

The Western Herald · Friday 11 June 1971 · page 4

When the Contractor connected the new clear water onto households a brass fitting was placed on…

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“My Fair Lady”

The Western Herald · Friday 18 June 1971 · page 7

The angry, bewildered and uncomprehending Prof. Higgins has fallen in love with Eliza, the slum…

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Bourke Show for 1971?

The Western Herald · Friday 18 June 1971 · page 1

A General Meeting of all interested in the Bourke Pastoral and Agricultural Association will…

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Bourke Kennel Club’s Sixth Championship Show Australian Kelpie Wins Best in Show

The Western Herald · Friday 18 June 1971 · page 1

The Best in Show at the Kennel Club’s Sixth Championship Show was a well known breed in the West and the award was well cheered by the local spectators, when the General Specials Judge,…

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Move to Hold Autumn Show

The Western Herald · Friday 25 June 1971 · page 4

The Bourke Pastoral and Agricultural Association, at their meeting on July 23rd, will consider a notice of…

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kennel Club Notes Best Baby Puppy in Group How the Local Exhibitors Fared at the Show

The Western Herald · Friday 25 June 1971 · page 7

While no major awards were won by Bourke exhibitors this year, 7 out of 42 ‘‘in Group’’ sashes went to…

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Annual Flower Show

The Western Herald · Friday 24 September 1971 · page 8

The Bourke Local Association of Girl Guides will be again holding a Flower Show at the Guide Hall, Hope…

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Success for Local Girl Riders at Broken Hill Show

The Western Herald · Friday 24 September 1971 · page 8

Local girls, Glenda Brown and Sharon Lowe, returned to Bourke this week from their trip to Broken Hill…

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Bourke Kennel Club Local Cardigan Best Baby Puppy in Show

The Western Herald · Friday 24 September 1971 · page 3

Callawatta Kennels, breeders and owners of 5 months old Cardigan puppy “Callawatta Gundi" were very…

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Flower Show Tomorrow

The Western Herald · Friday 8 October 1971 · page 6

The Bourke Local Association of Girl Guides are hopeful of a large number of entries In all sections at…

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Girl Guides Flower Show

The Western Herald · Friday 15 October 1971 · page 7

The Flower Show held last Saturday at the Guide Hall was most successful both socially and…

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Christmas Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 19 November 1971 · page 3

The Bourke Chamber of Commerce [?] conduct their usual Christmas Carnival in Oxley Street main…

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Street Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 26 November 1971 · page 8

A request from the Chamber of Commerce to conduct a Street Carnival on Friday 17th December 1971 and…

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Bourke Chamber of Commerce Monster Christmas Street Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 26 November 1971 · page 1

A Sub-Committee comprising members of the Bourke Branch of the Chamber of Commerce has been elected to organise this years get-together in Oxley Street on Friday night, December 17th, to allow residents of Bourke…

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Christmas Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 3 December 1971 · page 4

The Bourke Branch of the Chamber of Commerce has been granted permission to hold a Christmas Carnival…

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