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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1977

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P.m. to Present Trophies at Bourke Show

Western Magazine · Monday 19 September 1977 · page 3

The Prime Minister, Mr Malcolm Fraser, accompanied by Mrs. Fraser, will perform the official opening of the Bourke Pastoral and Agricultural Association…

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At the Show

The Western Herald · Friday 23 September 1977 · page 2

The Flower Box, Florist and Garden Centre, of 6 Mooculta Street, Bourke, will again have a display at the Bourke Show. This year one of the special features…

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The Prime Minister to Officially Open 1977 Bourke Show Malcolm Fraser, the Prime Minister of Australia, accompanied by his wife will attend this years Bourke Pastoral and Agricultural Association's Annual Show

The Western Herald · Friday 23 September 1977 · page 1

The Show will be on two days, Saturday, 24th and Sunday, 25th September. The Prime Minister will be arriving…

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Carcase show at Mudgee

Western Magazine · Monday 26 September 1977 · page 9

Entries for the 1977 Mudgee Hoof and Carcass Show close on October 3. Producers from…

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Weekend Show at Bourke a Big Day

Western Magazine · Monday 26 September 1977 · page 1

IT was a special occasion on Saturday when the Prime Minister. Mr M[?]lcotm Fruser, and Mrs…

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Around the Show

The Western Herald · Friday 30 September 1977 · page 2

Commercial Exhibits by local business firms were the best ever at a local show. A special prize for the best display caused considerable interest as the Prime…

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Wool Results at the Show

The Western Herald · Friday 30 September 1977 · page 2

A record number of fleeces were entered in the Wool Section at the Show last weekend, the 3 fleece section being very popular. All wool was of good colour…

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CORRESPONDENCE Show Exhibits (To the Editor) Dear Sir

The Western Herald · Friday 30 September 1977 · page 7

Our 1977 Show was such a success and we received so many favourable comments on the attractiveness of the pavilions that we would like to take the…

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Record Show Entries — Outstanding Exhibits Record Crowd — 3000 Attend First Day 1977 Bourke Show Opened by Prime Minister

The Western Herald · Friday 30 September 1977 · page 1

Mr. Malcolm Fraser, Prime Minister of Australia in his remarks prior to officially opening the Bourke Pastoral and Agricultural Association Show on Saturday afternoon last, September 24th complimented all associated…

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Flower Show

The Western Herald · Friday 7 October 1977 · page 1

The Bourke Girl Guides Association will be again holding their Annual Flower Show tomorrow, 8th October. This will be their 9th Annual Flower…

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Bourke Show - September 24 and 25 Show Ring Event Results Ring a — First Day

The Western Herald · Friday 7 October 1977 · page 10

Pony Stallion under 14 hands: Ann Dickson’s entry 1, Irene Kriz’s entry 2. Thoroughbred Mare: Irene Kriz’s entry 1, M. Gordon’s entry 2…

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Successful Flower Show

The Western Herald · Friday 14 October 1977 · page 8

Last Saturday the Bourke Girl Guides Association held a most successful Flower Show at the Guide Hall. There were many lovely entries in the…

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Infants Club Notes Sundowner Carnival Successful

The Western Herald · Friday 21 October 1977 · page 3

In perfect weather on Friday, October 14th we held our Annual Sundowner Carnival in the school grounds and usual our main money-raising function…

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Focus on Orana Pig Group sale Show success for Greengrove

Western Magazine · Monday 24 October 1977 · page 10

The Greengrove Berkshire Stud from Dubbo has had spectacular success on the…

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New Records Set at 1977 Exhibition

Western Magazine · Monday 31 October 1977 · page 10

Days, the Committee has introduced a tractor pulling competition sponsored by Garth Bolot and John…

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Comprehensive show by guest nation — Sweden

Western Magazine · Monday 31 October 1977 · page 14

Guest nation for the 1977 Australian National Field Days at Borenore will be Sweden. It will be Sweden’s first…

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National Field Days — 1977 Australia’s top machinery show

Western Magazine · Monday 31 October 1977 · page 9

Few exhibitions of agricultural technology have captured the imagination of farmers in Australia and overseas as completely as Australian National Field…

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At Meat Trade Fair

Western Magazine · Monday 7 November 1977 · page 7

Devro Pty. Ltd, which recently announced a $20 million project to make edible collagen casings for…

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Dorset Horns dominate Homebush carcase show

Western Magazine · Monday 7 November 1977 · page 22

Lambs sired by Dorset Horn rams dominated the Homebush Spring Lamb Carcase Show…

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Fair school exams essential, Professor Messel says Concluding m two-part report of a controversial address

Western Magazine · Monday 21 November 1977 · page 3

Abolition of the State examination system will lead to a nation of “yes” people who will always do what their teacher think is best, Professor Harry Messel said…

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