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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

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Lytton's Beauty Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

Following are the winners in Phillip Lytton's beauty competition, held in Orange last week:--Miss Marion Somerville, 1; Miss Leila O'Brien, 2; Miss…

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Monarch Picture Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 3

The above show will present on Wednesday evening next the famous picture production "The Fatal Wedding." The film will include the "Tin cap Band"…

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Continental and Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 4

The continental and fair in the convent grounds was concluded on Monday evening, when the chief attraction was the drawing for the art union. The…

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Flooring the Show Pavilion

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 4

Finality in connection with the proposal to floor the pavilion on the show ground was reached at the adjourned special meeting of the committee of the…

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For Show Week

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

Mr. Philip Lytton informs us that one of his moving theatre companies will visit Dubbo during Show week, when they will stage a drama entitled…

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Warren Show and the Hospital

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 6

At the last meeting of the commitee of the Warren P. and A. Society that body was approached by the local hospital authorities with u request that…

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Local and General. Narromine Show Ground

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

The following area has been resorted for addition to the Narromine Show Ground:--County Narromine, parish Wentworth, containing an area of 10…

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Dubbo Beauty Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 2

Philip Lytton announces in this issue that he intends to run a beauty show in connection with his Picture Palace. Three cash prizes are offered, no charge…

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The Coming Royal Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 4

Entries for the Royal Show, which begins on April 2nd next, have closed. Up to the present the Secretary is not in a position to supply the actual total,…

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Grant to Dubbo P., A. and H. Association

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 4

A letter has been received from Mr. T. H. Thrower, M.L.A., intimating that the Department of Agriculture has approved of a grant of £75 for the Dubbo…

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TOMINGLEY, R.C. Bazaar and Fair

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 2

This function, which has been in the course of organisation for the past two months, opened for the first night on the 11th inst., and was well attended…

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The Royal Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 3

Talking of the shows the problem which Sydney is faced with at Easter here suggests itself. The cause thereof is the Royal Show. This great…

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The Coming Royal Show

The Western Herald · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 8

Entries for the Royal Show, which begins on April 2nd. next, have closed. Up to the present the Secretary is no in a position to supply the actual total,…

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Swimming Carnival

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 3

On Wednesday afternoon tho boys of the District School will take part in a swimming carnival for good prizes. This should prove a feast for lovers of the…

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The Royal Show. a Mile and a Half of Horses, Tan Furiongs of Cattle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 3

Some very interesting measurements have been taken at the Sydney Show Ground during the past week. All the horse boxes, the horse stalls, and the…

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P. A. and H. Association

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the Trangie P., A., and H. Association was held on Saturday, last. A letter was received from the…

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Monarch Picture Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 4

The above entertainment has been pictorially catering to crowded houses every night the show has been in Dubbo. The Skating Rink still maintains…

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Dubbo Show Trot

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 4

Commenting on the proposal of the Dubbo P. A. and H. Association to put on a big trot at the annual Show on 1st and 2nd, May, the "Victorian…

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Royal Show —"Angus" Exhibit

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 4

Motorists visiting the Royal. Show are certain to be Impressed by the admirable display to be provided b Messrs. Angus and Son. This will…

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The Royal Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1912 · page 2

All arrangements are now complete for the opening of the Royal Show, which promises to be a record carnival in every respect. The city is already…

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