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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

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Gollan Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 17 September 1918 · page 1

Tho Gollan Carnival will be held to-morrow. Half the proceeds will be equally divided between the Dubbo and Wellington hospitals. The sum of…

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Is this Fair Journalism? How the "Dispatch" Distorts Facts

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1918 · page 2

In its issue of last, Friday the Dubbo "Dispatch" publishes the following paragraphs:-"And once the National Party is…

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Allies' Fair. and Sale of Gifts

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 3

The Allies Fair and Sale of Gifts, held under the auspices of the Wellington Salvation Army, was opened by the Mayor (Alderman Kenyon.) on Tuesday…

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Gollan Carnival. a Successful Day

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 5

The annual Gollan Carnival was held yesterday at "The Hall," and proved a most successful function. During the morning the weather clouded a bit, and…

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Geurie Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 2

The thriving town of Geurie will been fete on Wednesday next, the occasion being the holding of the annual carnival, which is looked forward to with…

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Geurie Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 1

Finally we draw attention to the excellent excursion townsfolk may avail themselves of tomorrow afternoon, when a special train will…

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Narromine Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 1

Narromine annual show will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next. Entries will close tomorrow. Special trains will be run from. Warren and…

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Narromine Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 1

Entries for the Narromine show also tomorrow (Wednesday). Mr. O. E. Skinner is the secretary this year, and he pictures big things in the…

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Wellington P.a. and H. Society

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 September 1918 · page 4

The time is approaching for the annual meeting of the Wellington P.A. and H. Society to be held, and the secretary is at present getting the books…

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The Geurie Carnival. a Splendid Success

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 September 1918 · page 5

Officials.—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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Flower Show and Exhibition

Western Age · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 2

For the guidance of exhibition at the Methodist Flower Show and Exhibition we give the dates on while exhibits in the various sections will…

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Geurie Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 5

Over 2000 people attended Gourie annual carnival on Wednesday afternoon. As in former years, Dubbo was well represented, over 250 people…

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Narromine Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 2

Finally we remind readers of Narromine show, while will he opened on Tuesday next by the Minister for Agriculture. The exhibition will be…

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"The Gamblers' Carnival." Australia's Yearly Madness

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1918 · page 6

"How will the war affect our conception of Christianity and morality" Gambling formed one of a series of subjects dealt with in connection with…

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Narromine Show. a Big Success

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 4 October 1918 · page 2

Tuesday and Wednesday were the dates of the Narromine Show, and we are pleased to chronicle a most satisfactory result from the efforts of…

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Methodist Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition. Successful Opening

Western Age · Friday 11 October 1918 · page 2

The annual flower show and industrial exhibition, in aid of the Cobar Methodist Church funds, wag opened in the Masonic Hall on…

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The Methodist Fair

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 October 1918 · page 1

The Methodist annual fair will be held in the Protestant Hall next week. A score of novelties will be introduced this year. There will be attractions…

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Orange Bowling Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 October 1918 · page 1

The committee of the Orange Bowling Club has decided to arrange a carnival for December 26, 27, and 28, Dubbo. Wellington, Bathurst and…

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Local and General Methodist Fair

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 15 October 1918 · page 1

The Methodist annual fair will be opened, in the Protestant Hall next Thursday and continued on Friday and Saturday. The programme comprises…

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[?] Dubbo [?]iberal and Macquarie Advocate. Tuesday, October 15, 1918. Fair-play for the Teacher

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1918 · page 2

He's gentle, never schooled, and yet learned.-Shakespeare. It is a curious thing that in the stirring conflict of thought and politics…

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