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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1903

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Church of England Fair

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 2

The above was opened on Tuesday, 23rd ult., by Mr Mayor Morrison, and was continued on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Each…

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At the Amateur Show

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 6

"She looks better corked up, doesn't she?" "Much better." "And her voice?"…

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To-Day's Cycling Carnival. Walker and Taylor

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 5

THE Quarter-mile International Championship is the principal events at to-days (Saturday's) carnival. The best riders in Australia are engaged including Major Taylor, Don Walker,…

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The Cycling Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 3

At the cycling carnival last night Major Taylor won the Half Mile Handicap. The International Ser[?]ch R[?]co was won by Walker. Taylor was hopelessly blocked in his…

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The Cycling Carnival. Major Taylor's Win on

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 4

THE Sydney Cricket ground was again crowded on Wednesday evening on the occasion of the continuation of the Cycling Carnival. In the final of the International Seratch Race, Major…

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Major Taylor at the Cycling Carnival. Another Brilliant Performance

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 4

THERE was a very large attendance at the cycling carnival at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday night. Major Taylor rode with great brilliance, winning his heat in the League…

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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Prince Geraint and Fair Enid

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 3

One fine spring morning, when the Court was at Caerlcon-upon-Usk, there was a great stag-hunt. The Queen, with only one attendant, set out so much later than tho others…

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This Year's Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1903 · page 2

Despite the terrible drought of the past year—a drought which appears to have taken a new lease of existence after the temporary relief experienced in…

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Cycling Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 4

At the cycling carnival 25,000 people were present. Don Walker was beaten by Gudgeon in the qualifying heat for the race as Australian champion. The latter was then…

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Cycling Carnival. The Wold's Test Mile. Gudgeon Defeats Don Walker Major Taylor Defeats Gudgeon Sydney

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 2

The Cycling Carnival was concluded last night in the presence of 25,000 spectators. Gudgeon defeated Walker in the…

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P., A, and H. Association. Committee Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

A MEETING of the P., A., and H. Association Committee was held on Wednesday in the Society's rooms, Wingewarra-street. Present—Mr. F. Mack (in the chair),…

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The Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

The committee of the P., A., and H. Association has very wisely determined to hold only a two-days show this year, in view of the distressful condition of…

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Cycle Carnival. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 4

Major Taylor carried all before him at the Cycling Caraival last night. Twenty-five thousand persons were present. Don Walker was beaten by…

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The Cycling Carnival. Gudgeon, the Cobar Rider, Defeats Don Walker. Major Taylor Defeats Gudgeon

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 4

THE Major Taylor cycling carnival was wound up on the Sydney Cricket ground on Wednesday night with a meeting as successful as any that has been held during the season. An immense…

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Advertising Our Wares in England. Provincial v. National Exhibition

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 5

BY the last English mail the Premier received a letter from Mr. C. C. Lance, the commercial agent in which he makes some observations as to the probable utility of…

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P., A. and H. Society

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 February 1903 · page 2

At a meeting of the Works Committee of the above, held last Thursday night, it was decided to reduce the days of the forthcoming show to two daye, viz., Wednesday…

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Dubbo P., A.., and H. Association

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 2

A MEETING of the P.,A., and H. Association committee was held at the Association's offices on Wednesday. Mr. A. H. Fearon occupied the chair, and there were also…

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P. A. and H. Association. Revising the Schedule. The Mortgage of the Ground

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 4

PERS[?]ANT to adjournment a meeting of the committed of the P. A. and H. Association was held on Wednesday evening, Present Mr. A. H. Fearon (in the chair) Messrs. Mackenzie,…

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The Show Schedule

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 2

THE following alterations have been made in the Show schedule as it stood last year:—In the draught stock section, "stallion…

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The Coming Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 4

Circulars have been issued by the secretary of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society, asking for special prizes for the next show, to be held on 29th and 30th April…

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