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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

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The Cobar Show. Good Prospects

The Cobar Herald · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 5

Cobar stands in a unique position in regard to pastoral conditions. Through the transfer of the buildings from one ground to another…

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Visitors to the Show.s

The Western Herald · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 4

Already numerous visitors have found their way into town with the intention of enjoying the annual carnival, and amongst old faces we notice Mr. Eli Glover, who…

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Skating Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 May 1912 · page 2

On the 23rd last, a grand juvenile skating carnival will be held at the Skating Rink. Prizes for the best efforts of youthful originality in the…

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Children's Skating Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1912 · page 2

On Thursday night, 23rd May, a Children's Skeating Carnival, will take place at the Dubbo Skating Rink. Prizcs will be given for the best fancy…

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The Show

The Cobar Herald · Friday 24 May 1912 · page 4

There was a good attendance of the P. & A. Committee on Thursday, 16th instant, at the Great Western Hotel. Mr. J. Leah…

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Bourke's Carnival. the Show. the Effect of the Drought

The Western Herald · Saturday 25 May 1912 · page 2

We can remember the time when columns were written with regard to the Bourke Show, when seasons were good, the entries numerous, exhibits…

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Notable Things at the Show

The Western Herald · Saturday 25 May 1912 · page 2

Caiwarrra fat cattle. The energy of Dr. Robert Doy, the President. Mr. J. Rice's many entries, and his…

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The Show

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 28 May 1912 · page 3

Entries for the Show close on Saturday next. Messrs A. Francisco has initiated a novelty for this year's show in the…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 May 1912 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Society has decided to increase the prize list at the next Easter Show to £66,000, and will offer a premium of £100 for draught…

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P. A. and H. Society

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 May 1912 · page 4

A poorly attended meeting of the committee of the P.A. and H. Society, was held at Messrs. Palmer and Weston's office last night, the following…

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Nyngan Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 May 1912 · page 4

The Nyngan show was held during the week, and although it was below the standard, there was a creditable display considering the prolonged dry…

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District News. (From our own Correspondents). NARROMINE. Show to be Held

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 May 1912 · page 2

Owing to the continued prevailing dry conditions, a special general meeting of the Show Committee was held on Wednesday to consider the…

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Cobar Show

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 June 1912 · page 4

Holiday excursion tickets for the above Show will be issued at Wellington, Bourke and Warren and all intermediate stations, commencing on Monday, June 3rd. Peruse…

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WELLINGTON P.A. and H. SOCIETY

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 June 1912 · page 2

A special meeting of the Wellington P.A. and H. Society was held in the council chambers on Friday evening for the purpose of revising the schedule for the…

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Sydney Sheep Fair

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 4 June 1912 · page 4

It will be noted on reference to out advertising columns that Hill, Clark and Co. Ltd., Dalgety and Co. Ltd., Weaver and Perry, Goldsbrought Mort,…

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Skating Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 4 June 1912 · page 2
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

The abating carnival, which was held in the local rink on Saturday afternoon and night, passed off very successfully, each session being well attended…

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Trangie Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 4 June 1912 · page 4

Trangie Show Association has decided to take the usual steps in having their second show day proclaimed a public holiday, and tenders for band…

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Narromine Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 4 June 1912 · page 4

The Committee of the Narromine Pastoral and Agricultural Association, as stated in previous issues, have decided to hold the annual show on July…

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The Show

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 4 June 1912 · page 2

The Cobar show which opens on Wednesday, although on a reduced scale, promises to be very successful. There are over 100 entries…

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