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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Gollan Carnival Postponed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 August 1917 · page 4

Mr. Jas. Lockrey, hon secretary of the Gollan Carnival Committee, informs us that it has been decided to postpone the annual carnival and sports to a…

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Tooraweenah Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 8

To quote the words of the secretary (Mr. Hughie Waterford) matters in connection with the approaching Tooraweenah Show (September 12)…

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Gilgandra Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 8

Grilgandra show will be held on Wednesday and Thursday next, and, on the whole, the prospects are encouraging. Good entries have been…

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The Queen Carnival. Campaign Notes

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 6

The Queen Carnival ia connection with Gilgandra's big effort on behalf of War Chest Day has aronsed public enthusiasm, and the various…

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The Queen Carnival. Campaign Notes

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 12

A reminder to the public and all concerned: Pull together. The War Chest effort is for our boys in the Frenches. Keep them, and what they…

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The Red Cross at the Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 8

The P. and A. Association have kindly granted the rights of the luncheon and tea tents at the forthcoming Gilgandra Show to the Red Cross…

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TOORAWEENAHMWS [On account of the irregular mail service, occasioned by the strike, the following news was not received till after last publication.—ED.] P. A. and H. Association

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 15

A meeting of the P. A. and H. Association was held in the Tooraweenah Hall on Satorday last. Favorable progress was reported. The…

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Gollan Carnival Postponed

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 September 1917 · page 2

Mr. Jas. Lockrey, hon. secretary of the Gollan Carnival Committee, informs us that it has been decided to postpone the annual carnival and sports to a…

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Gollan Carnival Postponed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 September 1917 · page 6

Mr. Jas. Lockrey, hon. secretary of the Gollan Carnival Committee, informs us that it has been decided to postpone the annual carnival and sports to a…

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Tooraweenah News P. A. and H. Association

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 10

Al committee meeting of the P. A. and H. Association was held at the local hall on Saturday last. Mr A. Macpherson (President) occupied the…

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Gilgandra Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 5

In spite of the bad train service, which kept many from attending, the sixth annual Show at Gilgandrn is [?]ported by the acting Secretary, Mr…

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The Queen Carnival. Campaign Notes

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 5

Last Saturday was really the opening day as far as the Queen Carnival is concerned. The collectors with their boxes, raffle books, etc.,…

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Poultry Club Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 September 1917 · page 2

The balance-sheet for the Wellington Poultry and Pigeon Society's show is of a very satisfactory character. The total receipts amounted to £94…

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The Queen Carnival. Campaign Notes

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 12

Matters in connection with the Queen Carnival are now going with a great swing, and the interest increases…

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The Gilgandra Weekly Gilgandra, Friday Sept. 14 1917 Show Prize [?]Omey

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 6

Mr. J. Christie, acting secretary Gilgandra P and A Society, asks us to mention that prize money won at the late show may[?] now be had on…

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Gulargambone Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 8

The date of Gulargambone's first animal show is drawing near (Oct. 3rd), and the secretary and committee are encouraged by the prospects…

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The Queen Carnival. Campaign Notes

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 6

Interest in the queen carnival has reached a high pitch. Every effort is being put forward by the respective committees, and the opinion is…

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Newspaper Strikes Trouble. Hospital Matron Gets Verdict. Judge on Fair Comment

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 15

The hearing of the case in which Matron Hogg, of the Bathurst District Hospital, claimed £2000 damages from the National Advocate…

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Geurie Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 September 1917 · page 2

Owing to the industrial troubles the Railway Department has been [?]able to grant the usual special trains for the Geurie Carnival on Wednesday next…

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Spinning Exhibition

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 25 September 1917 · page 2

Under Mr. G. Weber (now serving with the A.LF. at the front) the Delroy Public School became the focus of much attention. Originality was Mr…

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