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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1901

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Show Sales

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 4

Messrs. Cadell and Co. report having sold at the Show ground the prize fat ox for £14 10s, on account of J. D. Mackay, Bulgandramine and also other show cattle…

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Commercial News. Show Sales

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 May 1901 · page 3

Messrs. Thomas and Rotton report having sold—On account Mr. S. R. Wilson, 1 Darham cow, to Mr. Rushby for £7; on account Mr. A. Rich, Curra Creek, 6…

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The Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 15 May 1901 · page 2

THE huge bullock given by Mr. J. D. Mackay for the guessing competition was killed by Benham Bros. on Friday night, in the presence of Mr. H. Antill and members of the Show…

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Young Peoples Exhibition. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 May 1901 · page 4

Special cheap rates will be allowed by the Railway Commissioners during the period of the Young Peoples Exhibition…

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The Show. the Guessing Competition

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 May 1901 · page 2

The ballock presented to the P., A., and H. Association by Mr. J. D. Mackay, the President, was killed and dressed on Friday at Benham Bros,'…

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At the Show. Ah, it was all delightful, Bright as a poet's dream

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 15 May 1901 · page 2

SUCH was the expression of one who sang of the glories of a Venetian Carnival. How line the weather, what a splendid attendance, so many pleasant meetings and deeply interesting…

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The All Nations' Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 May 1901 · page 2

This interesting and well carried out bazaar terminated so far as the public were concerned last week, but last night the Protestant Hall was the scene of a very pleasant…

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Narromine Show Ground

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 May 1901 · page 7

As briefly announced in our last issue, Mr. Crick State Minister for Lands, was waited on, fat Dubbo last week, by a deputation from…

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The Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 2

THE experiment of a three days' Show was retried this year. Opinions have always been divided as to the relative advantages of a three days' and a two…

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The Warren Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 4

The annual show of the Warren Pastoral and Agricultural Society was opened on Wednesday, and was well attended. The exhibits far exceeded expectations. The weather was…

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The Late Show. Our Bodangora Correspondent has Something to Say

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 7

I would like to say a few words about the late show, which I visited on the second day. Although I have heard adverse comments—such as last year being better, and…

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A Country Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 3

A woman Sir, a woman is a mighty curious thing. Half angel, half devil, some say, I only know she's a mighty frivolous. "Hullo ! Miss Seraphina, aren't you coming…

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Nyngan P. and A. Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 29 May 1901 · page 2

THE Annual Show of the above Association was held on Wednesday and Thursday last, and may be said to have been a success. The continual spell of dry weather made the dust…

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Dubbo Show. to the Editor Narromine News

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 31 May 1901 · page 4

Dear Sir,—Kindly allow me a small space in your valuable paper to say if few words in regard to what I saw at the Dubbo Show. I noticed that in…

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Nyngan Show

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 1 June 1901 · page 4

Nyngan, despite bad seasons, sucesded in holding a successful show last week "For a wonder," says the Observer, "it didn't rain."…

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"All in a Garden Fair."

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 June 1901 · page 2

A boy, a Chinaman, and a garden, have often provided substance for some exciting experiences, with the result as a rule that the climax is boy triumphant, Chinaman…

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Flour and Wheat Bakers Exhibition

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 1 June 1901 · page 3

IN connection with the Flour and Wheat Bakers' International Exhibition, to be held in London, in September next, Mr. Kidd, Minister for Mines and Agricultural, desires…

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Hort Story a Flower Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 June 1901 · page 4

'pvethought of a lovely idea for Snaday,'…

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All Nations Fair

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 June 1901 · page 2

The drawing for the lady's bicycle and articles of furniture in connection with the late Presbyterian bazaar was held in the Protestant Hall on Saturday afternoon…

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Young People's Exhibition. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 5 June 1901 · page 3

ELEVEN hundred and sixty- eight pounds were taken at the gates in connection with the Young People's Exhibition on Monday…

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