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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1908

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The Novelist. "Two Fair Brides." Chapter Xxx

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

' You heard what he said ?' Georgie asked. 'Yes, I beard what he said, It was-- 'Lois, all is lo[?]t. We are ruined'--or…

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All Nations Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 4

A meeting of the ladies' committee of the All Nations Fair, in aid of the Wellington Hospital was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening…

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All Nations Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 4

The most elaborate arrangements have been made for the carrying to a successful issue of the All Nations Fair. Both the ladies' and men's…

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The Swimming Carnival. Third Annual Gathering

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 5

The third annual carnival of the Wellington Amateur Swimming Club was held in the Macquarie River on Wednesday afternoon under…

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The Bathurst Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 4

Intending entrants are reminded that the last day for sending in their entries for the annual show of the Bathurst A., H. and P. Association will be the 17th instant. The…

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The Novelist. "Two Fair Brides." Chapter Xxxi

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 2

'Thank Heaven, he does not seem to suffer so much now,' Diana murmured in a tone of relief. Low as the whisper was, it had reached…

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The Narromine Show. Improvements to the Ground

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 4

SPEAKING of the forthcoming Show of the Narromine P., A., and H. Association, the Narromine "News" says : -- "Those who patronised the two previous shows know the…

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Wellington Swimming Carnival. Double Won by E. Munday, of Dubbo Swimming Club

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 4

THE third annual carnival of the Wellington Amateur Swimming Club was held in the Macquarie River on Wednesday afternoon under exceedingly enjoyable conditions. The…

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Cumnock Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 March 1908 · page 2

The Cumnock annual show takes place on Wednesday, and the officials are confident of it proving one of the best, if not actually the best, ever held…

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The Novelist. "Two Fair Brides." Chapter Xxxvi

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 4

The next moment the door swung open, and Diana, with sparkling eyes and softly flushed cheeks, carrying a couple of small parcels in her hand, came into the dim…

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Royal Easter Sydney Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 2

THE officials of the Royal Agricultural Society are having a very busy time at present. The Secretary states that correspondence and other work in connection with the coming Show has been…

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All Nations Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 3

A meeting of the ladies committee of the All Nations Fair was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance and Mr…

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Cumnock Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 3

The Cumnock Show took place yesterday and was in every way a most successful fixture. There was a large attendance and the Wellington P.A…

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Appeal to Show Committeemen

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 3

The general run of the members of the show committee are not as energetic as they might be at show time, and before the meeting of the…

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Bathurst Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 6

The annual show of the Bathurst P.A. and H. Association is set down for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of April, and promises to be even more successful than in previous…

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The Orange Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 6

The annual show of the Orange Agricultural and Pastoral Society will be held on the 25th, 26th and 27th inst., but the official opening will be on the 26th, when…

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Dubbo Swimming Club. March Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 3

OFFICIALS:--Referee, Mr. A. Settler, Starter, Mr. C. J. Adams. Timekeeper, Mr. H. Fischer, Clerks of Course, Messrs. J. Ferguson and L…

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The Novelist. "Two Fair Brides." Chapter Xxxv

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 2

'You wished to see me, Dil' she said briefly. 'It was that I might offer my most sincere apologies for my unmanly…

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Dubbo Swimming Carnival. Welcome to Visitors

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 3

The third carnival of the Dubbo Swimming Club was held at the "Bumps" on Wednesday list, Among the visiting swimmers taking part were Mr. Reginald Healey,…

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All Nations Fair. Opens Oh

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 March 1908 · page 3

The All Nations Fair in aid of the Wellington Hospital, preparations for which have been in progress for some time past, will open in the Council…

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