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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1904

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Peasants' Fair. in Aid of the Methodist Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 October 1904 · page 5

Notwithstanding last night's rain and stormy weather there was an excellent attendance at the Protestant Hall to witness the opening of the…

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Peasants' Fair

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 October 1904 · page 2

The Peasants' Fair, in aid of the funds of the Methodist Church, which has been held nightly at the Protestant Hall since Wednesday, comes to a…

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Methodist Flower Show and Fancy Fair

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 October 1904 · page 3

THE annual Methodist Flower Show and Fancy Fair will be opened in the Protestant Hall on Wednesday and will be continuad for the two following days. A medley…

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The Flower Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 31 October 1904 · page 2

On Wednesday next the annual flower show under the auspices of tho Wellington P. and A. Society will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall from 2 30…

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Methodist Flower Show and Fanoy Fair

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 2 November 1904 · page 2

This (Wednesday) evening at 8 o'clock a Grand Flower Show and fancy fair opens in the Protestant Hall in aid of the Methodist…

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Methodist Flower Show and Fancy Fair. a Successful Opening

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 November 1904 · page 2

THE grand annual Flower Show and Fancy Fair in aid of the Circuit Funds of the Methodist Church was opened in the Protestant Hall by his Worship the Mayor…

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Methodist Fancy Fair and Flower Show. An Excellent Representation

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 5 November 1904 · page 4

THE Methodist annual Fancy Fair and Flower Show in aid of the circuit funds is one of the events of each Spring in Dubbo. The appearance of the hits on this occasion, was most…

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Methodist Flower Show and Fancy Fair. Concluding Evening

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 9 November 1904 · page 2

THE Methodist Flower Show and Fency Fair was brought to a successful clone on Friday night last, when there was a good attendance. Recitation contests took place; Mr. C. Cadell…

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Methodist Fair

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 9 November 1904 · page 2

THE Methodist Fair and Flower Show, after running successfully for three nights, was brought to a successful conclusion on Friday evening. During the time the Fair…

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The Cycling Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 9 November 1904 · page 3

At the cycling carnival last night Pye the five mile event, and Megson defeated Runt in his heat in the Orient Plate…

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Athletic Exhibition and Boxing Contest

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 9 November 1904 · page 2

An announced in this issue a grand Athletic Exhibition and Boxing contest will be held in the Protestant Hall on Wednesday, September 16. Professor Thompson will perform with…

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Cycling Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 November 1904 · page 4

The big cycling carnival was continued at the Sydney Cricket Ground last night. Megson defeated Rutt, the German champion…

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Living Picture Exhibition

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 16 November 1904 · page 2

THERE was a rattier sparse audience in the Protestant Hall on Monday evening to witness the living picture exhibition and biographic views given by the Rev. T. H. McDade, but…

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P., A. and H. Society. Annual Meeting of Members

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 November 1904 · page 4

The above annual meeting was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night, the attendance being disappointing. Mr. L. N. Hyeronimus occupied…

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Promenade Concert and Fair

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 19 November 1904 · page 5

The Promenade Concert and Fancy Fair in aid of the Convent Building Fund was opened in the Masonic Hall on Saturday evening…

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Barnet Fair Bill Bailey Burnt at the Stake

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 November 1904 · page 5

It has been said that Barnet Fair, like many other old-fashioned institutions, has had its day; but, judging by the thousands that flocked to the historic…

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Barnet Fair Bill Bailey Burnt at the Stake

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 4

It has been sold that Barnet Fair, like many other old-fashioned institutions, has had Its day; but, Judging by the thousands that flocked to the historic…

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Show Prize Wheat. Sale by Auction

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 4

The prize wheat at the last Dubbo show will be sold by auction at the Association's rooms, Wingewarra-street, to-day (Saturday) at half-past 11. Full particulars of…

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Show Wheat. In Very Little Demand

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 30 November 1904 · page 2

ON Saturday, as advertised, the wheat which secured prices at this year's Duboo Show was offered auction at the P., A. and H. Association's rooms. The…

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Dubbo Bowling Club. Discussion on the Show Ground Trust's Proposals

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 3 December 1904 · page 4

A MEETING of members of the Dubbo Bowling Club was held at the Royal Hotel on Wednesday evening. Present: Mr. J. A. Ryan, J. p. (Mayor) in the chair, Messrs. Pinnington, Bain,…

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