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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

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Public School Work at the Trangie Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1911 · page 8

One of the best exhibits at the recent Trangie Show was the splendid collection of manual work put on by the pupils of the Trangie Public School,…

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No 12 PASTORAL. Lessons at the Sheep Show

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 July 1911 · page 2

The practical investigations of the Department in the direction of establishing a dual purpose or farmers' sheep were demonstrated in a display…

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Peak Hill Show. Favored by Delightful Weather. Large Attendance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1911 · page 4

The ninth annual event under the auspices of the Peak Hill P., A. and H. Association was opened on Wednesday Jast under delightful circumstances…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. For The Man On The Land. These Notes will be issued every week, under the direction of the Honorary Minister for Agriculture (Hon. J. L. Trefle), and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. PASTORAL. Lessons at the Sheep Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1911 · page 6

The practical investigations of the Department in the direction of establishing a dual purpose or farmers' sheep were demonstrated in a display…

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Dubbo P., A. and H. Association. Election of Officers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 2 August 1911 · page 4

In accordance with the rules of the Dubbo P., A. and H. Association the President (Mr. Frank Mack) and the Treasurer (Mr. G. J. Sefton) hold office…

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Narromine Polo Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 2 August 1911 · page 2

The following is the draw for to-day (Wednesday's) programme at the Narromine Polo Carnival:—11 a.m., Narromine II. v. Warren; 11.30 a.m,…

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Polo Carnival. Bundy the Winners

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 2 August 1911 · page 2

A polo carnival, promoted by the Bundy Polo Club, was commenced at Coonamble on Wednesday, 26th Inst., and continued on Thursday and Friday…

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Peak Hill Show. Second Day. (From Our Special Correspondent)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 2 August 1911 · page 4

The second day of the great event of the year for the district of Peak Hill brought about a repetition of the previous day as far as weath r conditions…

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F. & S.[?] Association. Dubbo Branch. Experiment Plots Favored. Agricultural Bureau Formed. Delegates' Reports.—the Annual Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 2 August 1911 · page 3

A [?]ting of the Dubbo branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held on Saturday afternoon, when there were present—Messrs. J. Doyle…

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Wellington Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 August 1911 · page 4

The booth rights at the Wellington show at the end of this month were offered at auction this morning, at the Grand Hotel, by Mr. A. E. Rotton, and…

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The P., A. and H. Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 August 1911 · page 3

A feature of the elections in connection with the Dubbo P., A. and H. Association was the return of every retiring officer who sought re-election…

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Wellington Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 August 1911 · page 4

The Wellington Show, which takes place on August 29, 30 and 31, promises to be one of the most successful on record. Splendid prizes are offered…

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Narromine Polo Carnival. A Successful Gathering

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 5 August 1911 · page 4

OUR Narromine correspondent writes:--The annual polo carnival was commenced on Wednesday. There was a big influx of visitors from Dubbo, Wellington, Warren,…

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District Exhibits at the Royal Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 August 1911 · page 6

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society is employing every effort to secure a good representation of the fertile districts of New South Wales at…

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Wellington Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 9 August 1911 · page 2

THE above exhibition will take place on August 29th, 30th, aud 31st. The priviteges in connection with same were sold on Friday last, and realised the following figures:--Two liquor…

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The Wellington Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 9 August 1911 · page 4

Commenting on our article on the Wellington Show, the Wellington "Times" says:—"In a recent issue the Dubbo 'Liberal' published a leading…

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Sporting. Narromine Polo Carnival. Comments on Individual Play

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 9 August 1911 · page 4

The following comments on individual play at the Narromine Polo Carnival are extracted at random from the report by the Narromine "News":—"Bonn[?]e…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Carnival Abandoned. Reunion to be Held

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 9 August 1911 · page 2

A MEETING of members of the Dubbo branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held last Saturday afternoon. There were present: Messrs. W. W. Baird (president), T. A. Nicholas…

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F. and S. Association. Dubbo Branch. Carnival Proposal Abandoned. Social Re-union Substituted. a Lecture on Agriculture

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 9 August 1911 · page 3

A special meeting of the Dubbo branch of the F. And S. Association was held on Saturday to receive the report of the sub-committee re the…

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Wellington Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 August 1911 · page 4

Entries for the Wellington show close on the 19th inst., and it would be well for those who intend entering exhibits for the various classes not to leave it…

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