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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1909

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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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Narromine Show. a Record Entry. Office-bearers.—President, Mr. D. Fitch; Vice-Presidents. Messrs. F. Mack, F. L. Byrie, W. N. Muagrove; Hon. Treasurer. Sir. A. M. Gale; Auditors, Messrs. F. Williams and K. Ford; Committee, Messrs. J. Dempster, junr., E. Webb, I. Roberts, G. W. Bell, P. Smith, G. C. Mack, T. R. Miliar, J. Leahy, J. Beveridge, G. W. Barlow, J. F. Atkinson, T. E. Perry, N. Beveridge, F. B. Samuels, E. C. Hadley, M. McDonald, J. W, Smith, T. E. Chapman G. Berryman, W. Gainsford, E. Griffiths, C. Rice, J. Nelson, J. L. Wheeler, T. Dugan, Graham Smith, C. Frater, E. Cooraber, A. P. Byrne, C. H. Siemsen, F. B. Colley, W. B. Perry, J. Cowell, F. C. Shepherd, E. O'Neill, M. Mack; Secretary, Mr. J. R. Kelk

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 July 1909 · page 1

The Narromine A. P. and H. Society's Show was held on the Society's grounds on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, the weather on the opening day in particular…

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Grand Skating Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 July 1909 · page 2

The success of the last grand fancy carnival at Messrs. Ferguson and Sons' skating rink should be sufficient augury of the success which will…

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Narromine Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 28 July 1909 · page 2

THE 'smoke night' at the close of the Narromine Shew was very successful. There was a large Attendance, a pleasant time was spent, aud £150 promised towards next year's prize…

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Skating Carnival. a Splendid Success

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 July 1909 · page 4

One of the most successful skating carnivals that has yet been held a Wellington was begun at Messrs. Ferguson and Sons' skating last night…

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Dubbo P. A. and H. Association

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 4

The result of the election of officers of the above only became available after our report of the annual meeting had been completed. It is as follows:— President,…

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

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 4

A MEETING of the committee of the above named association was held on Tuesday evening last, the 27th of July. In the absence of the president (Mr. Frank Muck), from whom an apology…

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Dubbo P., A. and H. Association. Committed Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening at the secretary's office. Prior to the more important meeting a committee meeting was held to…

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Parkes Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 4

The thirty-ninth Show in connection with the Parkrs P. A. and H. Association will be held on the 26th and 26th prox, and intending exhibitors should note that entries…

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The Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 4

The Show smoke concert was held at the Court House Hotel on Thursday night last, and was largely attended. The President (Mr. D. Fitch) presided, and had on his left…

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Forbes Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 4

WE notice that the Forbes P., A., and H. Association will hold their annual show on the 18th and 19th of August, and that entries will close on the 7th. There will be, no doubt, a…

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Peak Hill Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 4

THE annual show of the P. A. and H. Association was opened in splendid weather on Wednesday tries in the horse sections were especially large, being about 100 more than…

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The Parkes Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 4

By the courtesy of the secretary we are in possession of the schedule of prizes of the 39th annual show of the Parkes P., A., and H. Association, to be held on Wednesday and…

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Skating Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 August 1909 · page 2

The skating carnival which was opened in Messrs Ferguson and Sons' skating rink on Wednesday was brought to a close on Thursday…

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Forbes Annual Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 August 1909 · page 2

The Forbes show will be hold on Wednesday aud Thursday, 18th and 19th inst., aud entries close on Saturday next, 7th inst. The sum of £100…

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The Peak Hill Show. (From Our Own Correspondent)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 4 August 1909 · page 3

It was the general opinion among the people of the district that the Show of 1909 would eclipse all previous efforts of the kind, and their expectations were fully realised…

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The Forbes Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 4

Although entries for the Forbes show (to be held on 18th and 19th instant) do not close until Saturday next, August 7th, a very large number in…

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P., A., and H. Association

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 7 August 1909 · page 4

A committee meeting of the A. H., and P. Society was held at the Court House Hotel on Saturday last. The meeting was called to receive any suggestions whereby next…

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Geurie. the Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 August 1909 · page 4

The forthcoming Carnival, September 1, is the one great topic of conversation. Given fine weather one is quite safe in remarking it will be one of the best affairs…

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The Trangie Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 11 August 1909 · page 2

THE annual carnival of the Trangie branch of the Formers' and Settlers' Association will be held on Friday, the 27th instant, and should prove a greater success even than last your,…

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