Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Shows & fairs, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

415 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 6 of 21

Show Sidelights

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 April 1911 · page 3

Visitors to the Show this year met at every turn with improvements and innovations, the result of the Council's progressive policy. The Coronation…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Dubbo Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 April 1911 · page 4

The Dubbo P. and A. Society's annual show will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, 10th and 11th May. Entries close on 2nd May with…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Agricultural Show. the Bushman's Mecca. the Ground a Backblocks' Suburb. All Records Smashed. Australia's Finest Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 April 1911 · page 1

Just as the faithful Mahommedan deems his future insecure unless he has made a pilgrimage to Mecca, so does the good Australian bushman consider…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

John Bridge and the Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 April 1911 · page 1

The great wool, stock, and produce broking house of John Bridge and Co., Ltd., the outward and visible sign of whose greatness is seen in its towering…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show Sidelights

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 April 1911 · page 12

Visitors to the Show this year met at every turn with improvements and innovations, the result of the Council's progressive policy. The Coronation…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Royal Agricultural Show

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

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society, Sydney, is evidently determined to make and keep it the premier Show of at least the Southern…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Orange Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 29 April 1911 · page 4

QUITE a number of Dubbo residents have expressed their intention of attending the Orange show, which is to be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next. £900 are…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Agricultural Show. the Bushman's Mecca. the Ground a Backblocks' Suburb. All Records Smashed. Australia's Finest Carnival

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 April 1911 · page 9

Just as the faithful Mahommedan seems his future insecure unless he has made a pilgrimage to Mecca, so does a good Australian bushman consider…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Proposed Show Ground Racecourse

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 29 April 1911 · page 4

MR. T. A. NICHOLAS, secretary of the Dubbo Jockey Club, has received a letter from the A.J.C., Sydney, in reference to the proposal to have a racecourse on the show ground, stating…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Dubbo Show. Random Notes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 April 1911 · page 2

In returning to the task of writting random notes re the Dubbo Show, we might first remark that little has transpired since last we wrote to form…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

John Bridge and the Show

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 April 1911 · page 9

The great wool, stock, and produce broking house of John Bridge and Co., Ltd., the outward and visible sign of WATCHING THE JUMPS…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

The Dubbo Show. Entries Close on

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 29 April 1911 · page 4

THE talk of Dubbo and district generally is the Dubbo Show, to be held in less than a fortnight. One thing that should be remembered by all--entries close with the secretary, Mr. Fred…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Skating Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 May 1911 · page 2

A grand poster and fancy skating carnival is to be held in the Wellington skating rink on 10th and 11th May, and Mr. Brittain, the malinger, has issued…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dubbo Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 May 1911 · page 2

The Dubbo P. and A. Society's annual show will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, 10th and 11th May. Entries close to-morrow with…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

French Exhibition. London, Monday night

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

The Roubain (France) exhibition was opened by the Minister of Commerce. Captain Collins represented Australia. The Australian pavilion…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Dubbo Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 3 May 1911 · page 2

TO-DAY (Tuesday) entries close for the Dubbo Show, and all intending exhibitors should make a note of this. The Show is only a few days away, and we hope to see the people make it a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dubbo Show. Random Notes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1911 · page 3

A prophecy—Dubbo Show will be a "boomer." Seven days from to-day the Show opens, and we expect to see a large…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Dubbo Show Races. The Nominations

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

The following nominations have been received by the Secretary of the Dubbo Jockey Club. The Committee, always desirous of catering for the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Show

The Western Herald · Saturday 6 May 1911 · page 4

Judging from hearsay and appearances, the forthcoming Show this month will be a very successful one. The introduction of the Gymkhana events will add in no small…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Show

The Western Herald · Saturday 6 May 1911 · page 4

Visitors from up the line to Bourke during Carnival week will be afforded extra railway facilities. Return tickets at the rate of single fare and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →