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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1905

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The Wellington Show [Contributed.]

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1905 · page 4

THE Wellington Show this year met with a set back at the outset, when a heavy downpour of rain necessitated the postponement of the first morning's programme. The…

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The Bathurst Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 April 1905 · page 2

The great number of entries received for the Bathurst Show opening on Wednesday next, indicates that the exhibition will be a huge success. Not…

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The Show Society. Change of Management Wanted

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 April 1905 · page 2

THE general opinion seems to be that there is ample room for improvement in the management of the Wellington P., A. and H. Society's annual shows…

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Fitzgerald's Circus. a World-renowned Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 5 April 1905 · page 2

FITZGERALD'S Circus came to Dubbo on Friday last and gave three performances— one on Friday evening, and two on Saturday, when great audiences attended. Mr…

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Bathurst Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 April 1905 · page 4

The Bathurst A.H. and P. Association's annual Show commenced yesterday, and is being continued to-day and to-morrow. In consequence of…

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Japanese Fair

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 8 April 1905 · page 2

The Japanese Fair which opened in the Masonic Hall on Saturday evening last has been running nightly ever since and has proved a great success. Mrs…

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The Bathurst Show. Unfavorable Weather

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 8 April 1905 · page 4

THE Bathurst Show was opened on Wednesday in rainy weather. In the horses sheep and cattle sections the entries are more numerous and of better quality than ever, and the same…

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Bathurst Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 April 1905 · page 2

The above came to a conclusion on Friday last. Bayfield won the Hunters' Plate, Shamrock, Musician, and Aide-de-Camp following in that order…

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Messrs. Paling and Coy Show Rooms

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 15 April 1905 · page 4

WE take pleasure in drawing our readers attention to Paling's advertisement in our business columns, in which they announce that they will not exhibit any of their stock at the…

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Dubbo Show. Entries Close 25th Instant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1905 · page 4

INTENDING exhibitors are reminded that entries for the coming show will close on Tuesday, 26th instant, although late entries may be lodged at double fees. Prize…

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Easter and the Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 19 April 1905 · page 3

Great crowds are arriving at Sydney by rail and steamer. A record attend was is exported at the Show. It is anticipated that it will be the most successful yet hold…

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Dubbo Show. Entries Close 25th Instant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1905 · page 2

INTENDING exhibitors are reminded that entries for the coming show will close on Tuesday, 26th instant, although late entries may be lodged at double fees. Prize…

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The Royal Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 April 1905 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Society's show, opened yesterday in glorious weather. The day was devoted to judging. The prize for champion…

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What's Up? the Carnival Week

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 April 1905 · page 3

During the show week Wellingtonians being "on pleasure bent," had no inclination to read dry hash, so I gave thorn a spell. Tho only literature…

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Dubbo Show

The Castlereagh · Friday 21 April 1905 · page 4

[?] is [?] to the [?] ment in another [?] of the Dubbo Annual Show. [?] dose on Thursday [?] with the [?] Mr…

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Coonamble Show

The Castlereagh · Friday 21 April 1905 · page 4

By an advertisements is this issue it is notice that tickets at single fare for double journey will be issued from Dubbo and intermedia stations to…

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Fair Land of Poland. the Schoolboys' Strike. a Typical Scene

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 21 April 1905 · page 5

Mr F. A. McKenzie, the special correspondent of the London "Daily Mail," wrote from Warsaw on February 4th last:—…

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The Show Sales

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 22 April 1905 · page 5

At the Show sales, the prize bull Soicer P[?]r realised 525 guineas, and Royal Hope 230 guineas…

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Dubbo Show. Entries Close 25th Instant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1905 · page 4

INTENDING exhibitors are reminded that entries for the coming flbow will close on Tuesday, 25th instant although late entpes may be lodged at double fees. Prize…

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Dubbo Show. Entries Close on Tuesday Next

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 22 April 1905 · page 4

WE direct attention to the fact that entries of exhibits for the forthcoming Show (to be bold early next month) close on Tuesday next: 25th instant. Entrance in general is…

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