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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

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DUBBO p., A. AND H. ASSOCIATION

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 4

An important meeting of the Committee of the above will be held at the Secretary's office, Dubbo, on Thursday, next at 8 p.m. A sub-committee will…

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Swimming Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 4

The Swimming Carnival committee is meeting with great suport from the business people, and some very fine trophies have been donated for…

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Gilgandra Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 4

A meeting of the Gilgandra Show Committee was held on Saturday, when there were present: Messrs. W. Stockings (in the chair), R. Stanley, G.A…

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Tennis. Country Week Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 16 January 1912 · page 2

In the Country Tenuis Carnival, in Sydney yesterday, Dubbo beat Cowra by five seta 38 gained to three sets 38 games, and Bathurst beat Lithgow…

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Local and General. Show Judges

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 16 January 1912 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Council of the Pastoral aud Agricultural Sociotie[?] Union, the following names were added to the judges' list :--Herefords Messrs. J…

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P., A. and H. Society

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 5

A meeting of the above Society was held last night in the room of the Society Present : -- J. A. Ryan (chairman), J. Payne, C. Cadell, R. C. Brown, G. I…

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Mudgee Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 7
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

We have received a copy of the schedule of prizes for the Mudgee annual show. Entries close on February 28. The prize money amounts to about £700, including…

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Cured at a Picture Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 6

Maurice O'Keefe, 21, of Horsham (Vic.) [?] [?] lost speech and hearing restored [?] the instrumentality of a picture show [?]e attended on New…

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Dubbo., A.& H. Association DUBBO SHoW—MAY 1 AND 2. Sche[?]e Committees Appointed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 4

A meeting of [?]e Committee of t[?]e [?] P., A. and H. A[?] was held last night, when there were present: Messrs. J. A. Ryan (in the chair),…

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A Poppy Show. No. II

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 6

"A Pin to See a poppy show." The hibiscus is in bloom--the large red flowers of the isles. Their great convoluted blooms are of the simple elegant…

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Why the National Show Was Dropped

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 7

Since the present Government came into office the policy adopted by its predecessors, of encouraging a national show by making a contribution of £500 to the…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Friday, January 26, 1912. the Dubbo Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 2

The Dubbo show for 1912 has been definitely fixed for [?] and 2nd May. It is most desirable therefore, [?] is [?] that the [?]…

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Swimming Carnival. A Large Attendance

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 2

The first carnival held by the Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club, under the auspices of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association, was held on…

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The Swimming Carnival. a Fine Cathering

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 4

The Duhbo "sports" who are at the head of the Dubbo Swimming Club must be congratulated for the programme which was presented to the…

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The Show

The Western Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

Everybody will be glad to learn the Show will be held as usual in May next, and the committee intend working hard to make it a success. It is likely that the Gymkhana…

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Show Secretary

The Western Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

In this issue applications are called for the position of Secretary to the P. and A. Association. Applications are due with the Acting Secretary, Mr. A. N. Staey, on…

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Bourke P. and A. Association. Annual Meeting. Show to Be Held in May

The Western Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

The annual meeting of members of the Central Australian Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held at Fitzgerald's Hotel, on Saturday…

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The Schedule of the Royal Show. The Increased Prize List

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 7

The schedule for the next Royal Show in Sydney, whicih takes place on April 2nd to 10th. Is now available for intending exhibitors. The various…

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P. A. and H. Society. Meeting of Committee

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 2

The first meeting of the new committee of the Wellington P.A. and H. Society was held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening. There were present…

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