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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1908

318 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 3 of 16

A Fair Warning

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1908 · page 3

THE question of alien restriction is of world-wide moment, but nowhere of more importance and direct application than in Australia, and in as great…

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All Nations Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1908 · page 4

A meeting of the committee recently appointed by the committee of the Wellington Hospital to arrange an All Nations Fair for the benefit of the…

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The Geurie Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1908 · page 3

The above event is now a thing of the past, and judging by the success will also be a thing of the future. Unfortunately the day turned out a…

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The Wellington Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1908 · page 4

The revision of the prize schedule of the Wellington Show, which was entrusted to several sub-committees, has now been completed and the schedule…

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Swimming. Programme for the Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1908 · page 4

At a meeting of the committee of the Swimming Club last night the following programme was adopted for the annual carnival on Wednesday, March…

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A "Small Holder" for Show Purposes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1908 · page 4

The sub-committee which dealt with the sheep sections in prize and schedule for the forthcoming Wellington Show have made an important alteration in…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Resignation of the President (Sir Francis Suitor)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 8

THERE has of late been friction in the governing body of the Royal Agricultural society of New South Wales, and matters have reached such an acute stage that Sir Francis Sutter, the…

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The Novelist. "Two Fair Brides." Chapter Xxiii

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 2

KIMBERLEY, with its varied more or less lawless population, comprising those who came to earn and those who came to spend-- people of every nationality,…

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The Forthcoming Show. A £100 Sheep Prize

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 3

THE Dubbo P. A. and H. Association has decided to offer a £100 sheep pride in connection with its annual show. The competition is to be known as the Dubbo…

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At the White House. President Receives Wrestlers. the Japanese Champion. Interesting Exhibition. an Amusing Account

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 3

"All right." "Bully!" "Cost tres grand!" The three shouts rang out together in the east room of the White House at…

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We wish it to be distinctly understood that though our columns are open to all for the discussion of general and important topics, we do not necessarily endorse the opinions of our correspondents.—Ed W.h.] Subscribers to the Show. (To the Editor of the Western Herald.)

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 4

Sir,—In looking through the list of subscribers of special prizes towards the next Bourke Show, I was surprised to see so few donations from the business people of…

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The Buck-jumping Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 February 1908 · page 2

Word was received by wire on Saturday night of the complete success of the opening night of the buck-jumping show promoted by Messrs. Ray…

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P. and A. Society. Show Dates Fixed

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above society was held at the Grand Hotel on Friday evening last. Present : Messrs J. O. Armstrong (Chairman), Francisco…

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Bathurst Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 2

The 1908 show of the Bathurst A.P. and H. Association will be held on the 1st, 2nd and 8rd April, and promises to be as great a success usual. The Premier (the Hon…

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The Novelist. "Two Fair Brides." Chapter Xxv

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 4

'My dear Di, when I make up my mind to go over to the Opposition I'll give you due warning of my change of opinions. Until I do so, rely upon me in foul or fair…

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The Novelist. "Two Fair Brides." Chapter Xxvii

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 2

But not for an instant did she swerve in her loyalty to Diana; she never faltered in her determination to cnlist, if possible, the sympathies, or rather the…

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Swimming. the Coming Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 March 1908 · page 2

The Wellington Amateur Swimming Club's third Annual Carnival takes place in the Macquarie River at the foot of Thornton St. on Wednesday…

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All Nations Fair. Meeting of Ladies

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 March 1908 · page 1

A meeting of ladies was held in the Council Chambers, on Friday, evening in connection with the All Nations Fair in aid of the Wellington Hospital…

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P., a and H Association

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 4 March 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Dubbo P., A, and H, Association was held on Friday evening, the 28th of February. Mr. J. A. Ryan presided, and,there were also…

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Dubbo P. A. and H. Association. Special Meeting of Committee

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 4 March 1908 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the P. A. and H. Association was held at the rooms on Friday evening. Present: Mr. J. A. Ryan, Vice- President (in the chair), Messrs. Sloman…

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