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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1910

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Skating Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 21 May 1910 · page 4

THOSE who participated in the carnivals held last winter, as well as those who had the pleasure of witnessing them, will be glad to know that the first comic, fancy, and evening…

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The First Skating Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 May 1910 · page 4

The sport of skating is now beginning to attract attention again, and the first carnival will be held on Tuesday evening next at the Skating…

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Darling River Advocate. the Western Herald and Saturday, M Ay 21, 1910. Bourke's Carnival

The Western Herald · Saturday 21 May 1910 · page 4

Next week will be wholly occupied by our annual carnival and, as rain has fallen, if only lightly, things will be far more pleasant for visitors and…

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The Japanese Fair

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 May 1910 · page 2

From June 8th to 11th the skating rink will be occupied by the Japanese Village fair, an unique enterprise to be carried out on behalf of St. John's…

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Coonamble Show

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 24 May 1910 · page 3

The late Coonamble Show was a great success. The sum paid away in prizes amounted to £455 18s…

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Interesting Cases, the Publican’s Booth at the Late Show

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 24 May 1910 · page 3

Two interesting cases, arising out of the late Coonamble Show and the management of the publican’s booth on the ground at that function were called on at the…

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Skating Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 25 May 1910 · page 2

The fancy carnival, which is to be held in the Skating Rink this (Tueeday) evening, promlees to be a very successful affair, and to set the skating…

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Polo Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 25 May 1910 · page 2

A committee meeting of the Dubbo Polo Club was held on Saturday evening last, when the matters in connection with the annual carnival were…

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Skating Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1910 · page 4
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

The first fancy, comic and evening dress carnival of the season was held at the Skating Rink on Tuesday evening. The attendance, though not up…

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The Show

The Western Herald · Saturday 28 May 1910 · page 4

The Show was held on Wednesday and Thursday, the attendance being over a thousand on the second day. A full report will appear in next issue…

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Narromine Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 28 May 1910 · page 4

BY the courtesy of the secretary (Mr. J. R Krlk), we are in receipt of the schedule of the annual show of the Narramine Agricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Association, to be…

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The Forbes Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 28 May 1910 · page 4

The annual show of the Forbes Agricultural and Pastoral Society is advertised for Wednesday and Thursday, August 17 and 18. Liberal prize Thursday, and attractive rings events are…

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Macquarie Picnic Race Club. Annual Carnival. (Continued from Page 2). the Second Day at the Course

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1910 · page 4

Though not so large as on the first day the attendance on Thursday was such as to support the impression that the carnival of 1910 marked a revival…

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Bourke's Carnival. a Great Strenuous Week. Crowds of Visitors. P. and A. Association's Concert. the Picnic Races—the Ball—a Magnificent Function. the Show. Large Attendance on Thursday the Rowing Club Ball—the Spinters' Dance and Bourke Ball. North Bourke A. R. C. Races

The Western Herald · Saturday 28 May 1910 · page 4

Bourke's carnival week, commenced in earnest on Monday last. For weeks past preparation had gradually been made, and on Monday isitors from all parts of the…

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A Spring Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 May 1910 · page 2

After the meeting of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society on Friday evening some of the members had a conversation regarding, the advisability of…

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Water for the Show Ground

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 May 1910 · page 2

The show ground is supplied with water from the old reservoir, for which the show society has to pay 9d per 1000 gallons. The President, considers that…

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Improving the Show Ground. Encouragement for a Trotting Club

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 May 1910 · page 3

At the meeting of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society on Friday evening some discussion took place in regard to the need of further improvements…

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A Fair Firebrand

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 31 May 1910 · page 6

“Trespassers will be prosecuted.” Doris read the indistinct legend on the dilapidated board with a contemptuous toss of her curly head,…

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Bourkes Carnival. Te Show. Large Atendance on

The Western Herald · Wednesday 1 June 1910 · page 2

The Bourke, and A. Association's annual Show pened on Wednesday morning, May 25. Notwithstanding the threatenir weather of the…

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