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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1914

363 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 12 of 19

At the Dalby Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 4

Mr. J. Sparkes, late of Barbigal, is now on the land near Dalby, Queensland. And that he is going well was demonstrated by his success at the…

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The Skating Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 June 1914 · page 3

There was another large gathering at the rink on Thursday afternoon, on the occasion of the second and concluding night of the U.F.S. Fancy Poster and…

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Buckjumping Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1914 · page 2

The Queensland Rough Riders will give two exhibitions, in Dubbo to-morow (Wednesday), at 3 and 8 p.m., in Brisbane-street, near the Lands Office…

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Tooraweenah Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1914 · page 2

The Committee of the Tooraweenah P. and A. Society are displaying all the determination and activity which characterise a new organisation of…

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The Geurie Carnival. the Annual Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 July 1914 · page 5

The annual meeting of subscribers to the Geurie Carnival was held in Geurie on Tuesday. In the absence of Mr Wiseman, Mr. J. McLeod, vicepresident…

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Narromine Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 July 1914 · page 4

Narromine Show will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, 21st and 22nd inst. The schedule is a comprehensive one, and no less than £600 has been…

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Tooraweenah Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 July 1914 · page 4

The first Tooraweenah Show will be held on 5th. August, the week after the Gilgandra Show. The schedule will be issued in a few days. A marvellous…

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Gilgandra Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 July 1914 · page 6

The Secretary of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Somer, the Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Socicty, in…

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GULAR. The Railway Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 July 1914 · page 4

The Railway Carnival took place on Monday under ideal weather conditions. The attendance was excellent, and general satisfaction is expressed…

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GILGANDRA. The Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 July 1914 · page 2

The Gilgandra Show will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, 29th and 30th inst, It would appear that old sore have healed up, and that…

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The Show Schedule

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 July 1914 · page 3

A great feature of the numerous suggestions put forward at the recent meeting of the P. A. and H. Association was that scarce one but was of…

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Yeoval Show Ground Site

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 July 1914 · page 2

Mr. Thrower, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the secretary to the Premier:—"With reference to the request made by Mr. John Munro…

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Peak Hill Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 7 July 1914 · page 1

The Peak Hill Show will be held on July 29 and 30--the week following Narromine Show. Entries close on Wednesday, July 22. Intending…

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At the Sheep Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1914 · page 2

Messrs. [?]. and A. Scott secured champion honors for their two-year-old L[?]icester ram at the Sydney Sheep Show. Amongst a fine lot their…

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Gilgandra Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 July 1914 · page 4

What promises to be one of the most successful agricultural and pastoral shows held in the west this year is the Third Annual Gilgandra Show, which…

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Condobolin Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 July 1914 · page 4

Condobolin's twenty-seventh annual show will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4th and 5th., and successful contestants will be allotted…

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Tooraweenah Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 4

There are few towns of the size of Toorawenah that can boast of a Pastoral and Agricultural Association, and there is no kindrod organisation in the…

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Gilgandra Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 6

What promises to be one of the most successful agricultural and pastoral shows held in the west this year is the third annual Gilgandra Show,…

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Narromine Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 1

Intending exhibitors at the Narromine Show should note that to-morrow is the day on which all entries are duo. Late entries will be received up…

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Notes and Comments. Fair Comment

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 7

In return for the support which the press receives from the public, certain duties devolve upon it. One of these is to comment fairly, and with…

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