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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1903

163 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 8 of 9

The Flower Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 October 1903 · page 4

Two more special prizes have been promised for the flower show on 28th instant, viz., 17s 6d for pony handicap, 11 hands and under, distance once round (first prize 10s…

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Wirth's Circus. Show in Wellington Next

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 October 1903 · page 3

Regarding the performance in Sydney, the "Herald" says:—Much use is made of the wild animals, and therefore there is no lack of sensationalism. Three large tigers after…

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Bathurst Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 October 1903 · page 2

The postponed Bathurst annual show was continued on Thursday last, in the presence of 4000 people. The following were the results:—Fastest pair baggy horses, Dr. J…

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Wirth's Circus. a Very Good Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 October 1903 · page 6

Wirth's circus and menagerie "showed" in Wellington on Monday night, and as many as could find room stowed themselves within the huge tent. The attendance may…

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The Flower Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 October 1903 · page 4

The flower show, under the auspices of the P.A. and H. Society, is to be held next Wednesday, 28th instant at the showground. All entries for the show, also ring events,…

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Methodist Exhibition

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 October 1903 · page 3

The annual flower show and faney fair in aid of the Methodist Circuit Fund will be opened in the Protestant Hall on November 4th, and will continue open for three days…

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The Federal Electoral Rolls. Lists now on Exhibition

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 24 October 1903 · page 5

THE preliminary lists of persons qualified in vote at the forthcoming Federal elections are now on exhibition at the local Court House, and other place in town. Complaints re errors or…

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P., A. and H. Society. the Flower Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 October 1903 · page 2

On Wednesday next the first flower show of the Wellington P., A. and H. Society will be held on the Showground. The entries are good, and there is every probability that…

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Some Suggestions for Next Annual Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 October 1903 · page 2

The present is the time to bring forward suggestions for new classes of exhibits for next show, and for this reason the president of the society (Mr. L N. Hyeronimus) has…

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The Flower Show. A Successful Exhibition

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 October 1903 · page 5

The first flower show under the auspices of the Wellington P.A. and H. Society was held yesterday afternoon on the showground, and wan successful beyond anticipations…

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Cycling Carnival. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 4 November 1903 · page 1

The cycling carnival which was postponed from last night owing to rain, opens to-night…

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Wheat and Produce Prizes at Next Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 November 1903 · page 4

A committee meeting of the Wellington P., A. and H. Society was held in the Council Chambers last night, Mr. Hyeronimus (president) in the chair. The following were…

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Methodist Flower Show and Fancy Fair

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 November 1903 · page 3

THE annual flower show and fair conducted in the interests of the Methodist Circuit Fund was opened in the Protestant Hall on Wednesday evening. In consequence of…

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Methodist Annual Flower Show and Fancy Fair

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

THE annual spring effort by the Methodist Church in aid of the local circuit funds, was hold in the Protestant Hall this week. It took a somewhat different character from that mark…

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Moonlight Carnival a Gigantic Success

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 7 November 1903 · page 2

The monsber moonlight carnival (the first of its kind ever attempted in Cobar) organised by the Cobar Town Band and Volunteer Fire Brigarle, to…

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Flower Show and Fancy Fair

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 11 November 1903 · page 2

THIS Methodist flower show and fancy fair was brought to a conclusion in the Protestant Hall on Friday evening, in the presence of a large attendance, after having…

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The Methodist Fancy Fair

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 11 November 1903 · page 2

THE Methodist Fancy Fair was closed on Friday evening. The attendance of visitors was very good and satisfactory business was done up to closing time…

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The Cycling Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 14 November 1903 · page 5

The cycling carnival has been abandoned owing to the stormy weather and most of the intercolonial men being engaged at Melbourne on Saturday…

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Wellington P.A. and H. Society. Annual Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 November 1903 · page 3

The annual meeting of members of the Wellington P.A. and H. Society was held in the Council Chambers on Friday night, there being about thirty members present…

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P. A. and H. Society

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 December 1903 · page 5

The first meeting of the recently elected General Committee of the Wellington P.A. and H. Society was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night. Mr…

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