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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1906

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Gilgandra F. & S. Carnival. the Settling

The Castlereagh · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 4

There was a fair attendance at the [?] in connection with the Carnival, which took place at Townsend's Hall, on the night of the Carnival…

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The Castlereagh Gilgandra, Friday, August 17, 1906 the F. & S. Carnival

The Castlereagh · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 2

THE above festival, which eventuated so successfully last week, is of more than ordinary importance to the people of this district. Unprecedentedly…

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St Stephen's Church of England. Industrial Exhibition

The Western Herald · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 2

The third annual Industrial Exhibition held under the auspices of St Stephen's Church of England has been running in Fitzgerald's Hall since Wednesday night last…

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Fruit Exhibition in London. Victorian Exhibits Successful

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 7

At the second of the series of fruit shows in London, the Victorian exhibits obtained the highest award. The shows are being held under the auspices of the…

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Gilgandra. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Farmers and Settlers' Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 4

The first Gilgandra carnival, under the auspices of the Farmers sad Settlers, took place on Wednesday, 8th August, and was a pronounced success. The attendance,…

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Dubbo (District) Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1906 · page 2

(To the Editor of the Dubbo "Liberal,") Sir,—Some time since I drew attention through your columns to the mistaken policy of the committee of the above in…

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St Stephen's Church of England. Industrial Exhibition

The Western Herald · Wednesday 22 August 1906 · page 2

This Exhibition was continued on Friday and Saturday nights last week in Fitzgerald's Hall, and the attendance of the public considerably improved, the…

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COBOCO F.S A. The Annual Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1906 · page 4

The first annual carnival of the Coboco branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association took place on Wednesday last. The weather was all that could be…

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The Greatest Show on Earth

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1906 · page 2

What promises to be absolutely the most "splendiferous" and gorgeous circus and menagerie that has ever visited this State, viz., Wirth Bros.' mammoth show, will open…

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Wirth Bros. Greatest Show on Earth. Open in Dubbo on Monday August 27th

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 22 August 1906 · page 2

What promise to be absolutely the most "splendiferous" and gorgeous circus and menagerie that has ever visited this State, viz., Wirth Bros.' mammoth show is to…

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Fair Play. Wanted in Work

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 25 August 1906 · page 7

I hardly know anything more strange than that you recognise honesty in play, and you do not in work. In your lightest games, you have always…

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German Art in London. Show at Knightsbridge

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 25 August 1906 · page 7

The exhibition of modern German art at the Princess Gallery, Knightsbridge is due to the spontaneous desire of British artists who have…

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Trotting. Stallion Parade and Exhibition Trots

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 August 1906 · page 5

Yesterday's trotting meeting and stallion parade at the showground was sadly interfered with by the bleak, miserable weather, which spoilt what…

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F & S Carnival

The Castlereagh · Friday 31 August 1906 · page 4

A meeting of the Carnival Committee was held in Townsend's half on Saturday afternoon. Present: Messrs. S. J. Barden (in the chair), H Roach,…

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Bourke P. and A. Association. Donations for 1907 Show

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 September 1906 · page 3

The following is the list of special prizes already donated towards next year's show. The Secretary, Mr. G. W. Tull, will be pleased to acknowledge any further…

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Manildra Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 September 1906 · page 4

The Manildra show and ploughing matches were held yesterday in good weather, Messrs. Bedford and Taylor's Harold Childe secured the award for…

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At the Circus. Wirth's Show in Wellington

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 September 1906 · page 3

The fascination of a circus still possesses its charms as of old. "The same old thing" is the verdict universal, but in spite of its crowds—a…

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The Mining Fair

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 8 September 1906 · page 4

The Mining Fair in aid of the funds of the now R. C. Church was opened by the Mayor on Monday evening in the presence of a large attendance at the…

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Opening of the Mineral Exhibition. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 12 September 1906 · page 2

The mineral exhibition at the Royal Exchange wag officially opened yesterday by the Minister for Mines, who delivered an address on the State's marvellous…

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Bourke P. and A. Association. Donation for 1907 Show

The Western Herald · Wednesday 12 September 1906 · page 3

The following is the list of special prizes already donated towards next year's show. The Secretary, Mr. G. W. Tull, will be pleased to acknowledge any further…

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