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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Presbyterian Church Japanese Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 4

The committee and ladies of the Presbyterian Church are active in making arrangements for their annual effort in aid of the debt extinction fund,…

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The Geurie District Carnival Another Fine Display

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 5

President: Mr. J. A. McLeod. Vice-Presidents: Messrs. H. Whillock, W. Richardson, J. Porton, L. D. Turnbull, F. W. P. Shaw, F. R…

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Gulargambone Show Next Wednesday Splendid Entries

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 9

Mr. A. R. Byrne, secretary Gulargambone P. and A. Association, Bends us encouraging word concerning the prospects of the first annnal…

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To Show Cause

The Western Herald · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 2

At the Licensing Court on Wednesday, the Inspector's quarterly report was received. The Inspector applied for the issue of a summons against…

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Undaunted Allies' Fair. Salvation Army Effort. Messages From Consuls

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 4

A fair, known as "The Undaunted Allies' Fair" and under the patronage of the various consuls, was opened in the Salvation Army Hull, Church-street,…

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Local and General. Grand Picture Show

The Western Herald · Wednesday 10 October 1917 · page 2

On Wednesday, October 17, a grand show will be given in Fitzgerald's Picture Garden, in aid of the Meth odist Church funds. The pictures are…

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Dubbo P. A. and H. Association

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 3

A meeting of the members of the Committe of the Dubbo P.,A and H. Association was held at the Society's rooms on Tuesday evening, Mr. T. D…

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Gulargambone Show Notes

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 11

Gulargambone had its big show day on Wednesday of last week, and is shaking hands with itself over the tremendous success achieved…

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A National Policy All Round Fair Play

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 15

Speaking at Bendigo after the raising of Parliament, Mr Hughes moralised on the disasters which have everwhelmed Official Labor. As…

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Preparing for Next Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 1

A meeting of the Show Committee was held on Tuesday night for the purpose of considering a sub-committee's report regarding necessary alterations…

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Forbes Show and the Reporters

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 16

When Mr. T. Losell, as Saturday's Forbes P., A. and H. Association's meeting appealed for more up-to-date facilities being afforded the local press…

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Flower Show. and Industrial Exhibition

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 1

The annual flower show and industrial exhibition was opened in the Protestant Hall on Wednesday, the official function taking place at 8 p.m.,…

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C. of E. Fair

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 1

The Church of England fair, in connection with which big preparations are now being made, will be opened in the church grounds at 3 p.m. on next…

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The Beauty Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 7

A good crowd ia expected at the Australian Hall to-night (Thursday) when will be held, in aid of the Schools Queen (Miss Rankin), a…

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Methodist Flower Show. a Splendid Display

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 7

The Flower Show, Industrial Exhlbition and Fancy Fair, which is now an annual Institution, and is promoted by the Dubbo Methodist Church, was…

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Japanese Fair. for Presbyterian Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 October 1917 · page 4

A Japanese Fair in aid of the fund for the extinction of the debt on the Presbyterian Church, was opened in the midst of guy surroundings, and in the…

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Alleged Conspiracy. a Picture Show Affair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 October 1917 · page 6

At the Dubbo Circuit Court Charles Louis Brown and Mervyn Anderson were arraigned for that they did at Sydney on June 1, 1917, conspire to…

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Holy Trinity Church Fete. Allied Nations' Fair

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 2

Although the weather was somewhat close and muggy, and black looking clouds banked up in the west, there was sufficient sunshine throughoutcdnes…

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Allied Nations' Fair a Highly Successful Innovation

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 1

In formally opening the Allied Nations' Fair and Market Day in Holy Trinity Church grounds on Wednesday afternoon, the Rector, Rev. L. D…

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Japanese Fair. Results of the Competitions

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 October 1917 · page 2

The Japanese Fair in aid of the Presbyterian Church Debt Extinction Fund was continued on Thursday and Friday. Favorable weather prevailed,…

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