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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1974

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Sorghum will show production increases SORGHUM

Western Magazine · Monday 18 February 1974 · page 6

Even though the dryland and irrigated acreages of the Macquarie Valley and adjacent areas are considerably reduced in relation to last year's area…

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Aquatic Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1974 · page 1

One of the highlights of the 1974 Bourke Festival of Sport, to be held at Easter, will surely be the Aquatic…

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A carnival with a difference

Western Magazine · Monday 25 February 1974 · page 15

Walgett Amateur Swimming Carnival Sunday February 24 was a carnival with a difference. In addition to the swimmers from other…

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Support Your Show

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1974 · page 1

The Centenary Show of the Bourke Pastoral and Agricultural Association will be celebrated this…

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Bourke Public School Annual Swimming Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1974 · page 4

The Bourke Public School held its Annual Swimming Carnival last Friday, 22nd February. The heat of the day matched the heat of the…

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Rylestone / Kandos show was a great start

Western Magazine · Monday 4 March 1974 · page 10

Rytstone/ Kandos Show was the kickoff for the region’s circuit this year and it…

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Show Meeting Well Attended

The Western Herald · Friday 15 March 1974 · page 1

A large attendance at the Bourke P. and A Association’s last meeting, held on Thursday, 7th March, made further suggestions for Improving the 1974 Bourke Show This is the Centenary year of the Bourke Show and…

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At the mini Royal Some highlights from the Mudgee Show

Western Magazine · Monday 18 March 1974 · page 10

Mrs Ian Glasson of Blayney is seen showing an interested visitor Miss Robin…

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Country Bankers at the Show

The Western Herald · Friday 22 March 1974 · page 3

Two well-known country managers will represent the Commonwealth Bank at the Royal Easter Show In…

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Western Show Girls on Parade

Western Magazine · Monday 25 March 1974 · page 3

Pictured are the girls who gained places in the Zone Six Finals of the Miss…

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Rural Bank at Easter Show

The Western Herald · Friday 29 March 1974 · page 7

In keeping with the 1974 image of both the Rural Bank and Sydney's Royal Easter Show, the Bank's…

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Thrills and spills at the Dunedoo show

Western Magazine · Monday 1 April 1974 · page 3

Trotter “Jill’s Own” is down after a spectacular spill during the running of a race at Dunedoo show. Lying in second place on the down swing of…

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Festival Aquatic Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 5 April 1974 · page 1

The aquatic carnival to be held on Sunday week in conjunction with Bourke’s Festival of Sport has many…

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Unusual Bank Promotion at Sydney Show

The Western Herald · Friday 5 April 1974 · page 4

Special attraction for children at this year’s Royal Easter show will be the C.B.C. Bank’s colour…

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Interest in show is high

Western Magazine · Monday 15 April 1974 · page 3

A public exhibition of planning proposals for the Orange-Bathurst area would be held in April and May, the Minister for Planning and Environment…

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Bourke Kennel Club Entries Close Next Week for Show

The Western Herald · Friday 17 May 1974 · page 11

Intending exhibitors are now reminded that exactly one week remains for you to enter your dog or dogs in…

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Centenary Show Poster Competition

The Western Herald · Friday 24 May 1974 · page 1

A poster competition conducted by, the Bourke P. & A. Association in a win for Alfie Parker…

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Queen Competition at Bourke Show

The Western Herald · Friday 24 May 1974 · page 1

The local branch of the Royal Far West ,Childrens Health Scheme in conjunction with the Bourke P. & A…

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Bank Gives Trophies For Sheep Show

The Western Herald · Friday 31 May 1974 · page 2

The Manager of the local branch of the Common-weath Bank, Mr. G. A. Crookston, has announced…

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A New Approach to Architecture Students show a new concept

Western Magazine · Monday 3 June 1974 · page 1

A giant orange snake swallowed the 60 students of Westhaven school in Dubbo last Friday…

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