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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

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"A Fair Hummer."

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 2

THE Coonamble "Independent" thus records a police court case in which an individual was had up for riotous behaviour : -- "Sebior-sergeant Thom opened fire on the defendant. He…

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Proposed Swimming Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 4

A MEETING of swimming enthusiasts aud supporters has been convened by Mr. T. A. Nicholas for Tuesday night, in the Town Hall, swimming seems to have taken on again lately…

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Amateur Swimming Carnival. Some Surprises

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1911 · page 2

The Australian Amateur Swimming Carnival opened in Sydney on Saturday before an enormous attendance. In the 100yds Championship…

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The Swimming Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1911 · page 4

A meeting of those interested in the projected swimming carnival in Dubbo on Anniversary Day was held on Thursday evening at the Town Hall,…

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A Swimming Carnival. To be Hold on Thursday Next

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 21 January 1911 · page 4

SWIMMERS and the public generally will be glad to learn that a swimming carnival is to be held at the Devil's Hole, in the Macquarie River, on Thursday next, at 2.30 p.m. sharp,…

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The Swimming Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 25 January 1911 · page 2
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

THN swimming carnival to be held at the Devil's Hole on Thursday afternoon, commencing at 2.30, promises to be a success. There is a fine stretch of water there just, now and a…

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Dubbo P., A., and H. Association. Show Fixed for May 10 and 11. Show Ground as a Racecourse

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 3

A MEETING of the committee of the Dubbo P., A., and H. Association was held at the secretary's office on Tuesday night, there being present: Messrs. J. Ryan (vice-president, in the…

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The Swimming Carnival. A Pronounced Success

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 4

OFFICIALS.--Judge, Mr. W. Wilkins; starter and time-keeper, Dr. Burkitt; secretary, Mr. T. Nicholas; handicappers, Messrs. C. Morris and T. Nicholas: clerk of the…

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P., A.& H. Association Show Dates—may 10 and 11. a Jockey Club Proposal

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 7

The Committee of the Dubbo P., A. and H. Association met on Tuesday evening to fix the dates for the forthcoming Show, and to consider other…

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The Show

The Western Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1911 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Bourke P. and A. Association was held at the Post Office Hotel on Monday afternoon last. There were…

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Cumnock Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 February 1911 · page 6

The Cumnock show will be held on Wednesday, 15th March, and the aggregate prize money will amount to £300. Intending exhibitors are reminded of the…

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Trangie Farmers and Settlers. The Carnival Abandoned. Show Association to be Formed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 2

THE monthly meeting of the Trangie F. and S. Association was held at Trangie on Saturday afternoon. In the absence of the president (Mr. J. T. Horrigan), Mr. F. H. Lovelock…

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F. A. and H. Association. Arranging the Show Details

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

THE Dubbo P. A. and K. Committee met on Thursday night in the secretary's office, there being present:--Messrs. F. Msck (president, in the chair). W. W. Baird. J. I. Seltop, T…

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P., A. and H. Association

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

The Committee of the above met on Thursday evening. Present—Messrs. F. Mack (President), G. I. Sefton, W. W. Baird, T. Baird. T. D. Palmer, J. N…

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Show Ground and Race Track

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

Mr. T. A. Nicholas, the Secretary of the Dubbo Jockey Club, informs us that he has received official notification that, if the Club lease the Show…

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Races on the Show Ground

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

AT a recent meeting of the Show committee, the question of having races on the Show Ground was brought up, and it was feared that such might prejudice the committee in the matter of…

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Poultry. a Show Minorca. His Life Story. Told by Himself

The Western Herald · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 6

Mr W. Fisher, late president of the London Minorca Club, in giving some hints In "Feathered World" upon the breeding and treatment of show…

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The Brussels Exhibition

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 3

Despite the disastrous fire, the Brussels Exhibition showed a deficit of only £7,200…

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This Show

The Western Herald · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 4

We learn from the Secretart Chat a meeting of the Committee has been called for the 21st instant at the Post Office Hotel at 4 p.m., to receive the sub-committee's report…

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