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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1908

318 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 5 of 16

Show Smoke Socials

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 March 1908 · page 2

In the early days of the Wellington P.A. and H. Society, when Mr. K. T. B. Gaden, the founder of the Society, and Mr. John A. Gardiner were the…

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The Novelist. "Two Fair Brides." Chapter Xxxvii

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 18 March 1908 · page 4

'Well, have you both come to the sensible conclusion that it would be down right wickedness to contravene the wishes of the dead, and leave so valuable a…

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All Nations Fair. Opened by Hon H. Willis, M.h.r

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 March 1908 · page 4

The All Nations Fair in aid of the Wellington Hospital was opened in the Council Chambers Park yesterday afternoon. There was a very…

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The Bathurst Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 4

Dubbo residents who purpose visiting the Bathurst show are reminded that that exposition of the resourses of the districts, which have "The City of the Plains" for…

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All Nations Fair. Concluded on

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 March 1908 · page 3

The All Nations Fair in aid of the funds of the Wellington Hospital, which was opened on Wednesday afternoon in the grounds of the Council…

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The Forthcoming Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 March 1908 · page 2

The alterations and additions to the sheep yards at the Wellington show ground are now well in hand in preparation for the forthcoming show. The…

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The Bugkjumping Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 March 1908 · page 2

The Australian Buckjumpers, Ltd., have, we understand, bought out Skuthorpe's show of a similar kind, which has been performing for several…

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P., A. and H. Association

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the P., A. and H. Association was held on Friday evening last, the 20th instant. The president (Mr. F. Mack) was in the chair, and…

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P., A., and H. Association. Meeting of Committee

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Committee of the Dubbo P., A., and H. Association was held at the rooms on Friday evening. Bresent: The President (Mr. F. Mack), Messrs, T. D…

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Northern Cricket Carnival. Warrego v Culgoa. (From a Correspondent.)

The Western Herald · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 2

The Annual return cricket match between the residents on those rivers took place on Saturday, March 21, at Lila. It will be remembered that two matches had…

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The Show. Special Prize List Already £180

The Western Herald · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Bourke Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held at Fitzgerald's Post Office Hotel on Saturday last. Present: Messrs M…

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All Nations Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 4

Although the accounts in connection with the recent All Nations Fair in aid of the Wellington Hospital have not yet been finally adjusted, matters…

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A Rotten Show

The Cobar Herald · Friday 27 March 1908 · page 7

At a circus in Western America a porformer, with two handsome lady assistants, did a thrilling empalement act…

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Franco-british Exhibition

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 5

The opening of the France - British Exhibition has been postponed till May 10…

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Bathurst Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 1

The annual show of the A., P. and H. Association, to be held on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of April, promises to be a great affair. The Premier will open the show, and numerous…

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The Dubbo Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 4

On Friday evening last the committee of the Dubbo P., A. and H. Association appointed the stewards for the annual show, which way be taken as a reminder that that…

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A Rotten Show

The Western Herald · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 7

At a circus in Western America a performer, with two hanssome lady assistants, did a thrilling empalement act…

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Sydney's Big Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 6

It is practically a foregone conclusion that the Sydney Easter Show[?]ill top all previous records. A record attendance of visitors from all parts is predicted…

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P. & A. Show

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 31 March 1908 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above was held in the Mechanics’ Institute last Friday night. Present . Messrs R J Parker (chair), P. Buckley, Dr. Failes, W. Nash,…

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P., A. and H. Association

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1908 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the P., A. and H. Association was held on Friday evening last, the 27th March. Mr. F. Mack was in the chair, and there were also…

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