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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1909

304 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 10 of 16

Skating. Children's Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 3 July 1909 · page 4

A CHILDREN'S comic and fancy dress carnival, the first of the season, was held at the Dubbo Skating Rink on Wednesday night last, and was an undoubted success. The attendance was…

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Narromine Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 3 July 1909 · page 4

WE may remind our readers that the Narromine show will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, 21st and 22nd instant. The second day has been proclaimed a public holiday, and…

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The Forbes Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 3 July 1909 · page 4

THE district of Forbes is just now enjoying one of the best seasons it has had for years past, and this fact alone premises to make the forthcoming Show one of the most successful in the…

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Narromine Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 July 1909 · page 2

The Narromine annual show will be hold on Wednesday and Thursday, July 21st and 22nd. Entries close on July 14th, but late entries will be…

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Narromine Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 7 July 1909 · page 2

The following will represent Dubbo at the above fixture on July 15,16 and 17:—No. 1, Dr. Burkitt, H. C. Strohorn, A. C. Mack and G. I. Sefton. No. 2, W. W. Penzer, T…

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Narromine Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 July 1909 · page 4

This Show, to which we have previously made reference, promises, from what we can learn, to be a success beyond previous successes. The prices are generous, and…

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Peak Hill Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 10 July 1909 · page 4
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

THE annual show of the Park Hill P., A., and H. Association will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, the 28th and 29th instant, and promises to be as successful as in former years…

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Cave the Show Away

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 July 1909 · page 7

Some time ago a travelling circus visited a little town. The attraction was a long-bearded lady. An intelligent little girl was seated at her feet…

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Skating Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 14 July 1909 · page 2
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

THE management of the Skating Rink advertise a fancy poster and evening dross carnival, to be held on Wednesday next, the Slab instant. Prizes will be awarded for comic and fancy…

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Skating Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 4

As previously announced a Skating Carnival in fancy, poster or evening dress will be held in the Dubbo Rink on Wednesday evening next Only those in such…

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Coonamble Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 4

The following teams will represent Dubbo at the forthcoming Carnival at Coonamble:—No. 1 Team: W. W. Penser, R. Penzar, C. Strahorn, C. Mack. No. 2…

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The Narromine Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 4

THE entries have now closed for the annual Show at Narromine, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday next, and the number received constitutes a record, as over 1309 are to…

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Horse and Cattle Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 4

THE secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society states that outries for horses for the horse and cattle allow to be held on August 3, are coming in very freely. Already about…

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Skating Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 21 July 1909 · page 2

LOVERS of the fascinating pastime of skating may be reminded of the grand fancy dress, poster and evening dross carnival, at the Dubbo rink this (Wednesday) evening. Handsome…

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Coonamble Polo Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 21 July 1909 · page 2

SEVEN teams have definitely decided to take part in the pole carnival to be held at Coonamble on 27th, 28th, and 29th instant (writes the 'Independent'). Dubbo and Narromine…

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The Skating Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 July 1909 · page 2

Those who follow the seductive sport of rinking will not need any reminder of the Skating Carnival, which is fixed for this (Wednesday) evening, but for those less…

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Skating Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 24 July 1909 · page 4

A GRAND fancy dross and poster carnival took place at the Dubbo rink on Wednesday evening last. There was a very large gathering, and the costumes were more than interesting,…

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The Skating Carnival. a Great Success

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 July 1909 · page 4

The Fancy Dress, Comic and Poster Carnival at the Dubbo Skating Bink on Wednesday night most be described as a brilliant function. This is the best compliment…

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