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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

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Picture Show

The Western Herald · Wednesday 26 June 1918 · page 2

On Saturday next, June 29, a splendid picture programe will be shown in Fitzgeralds' Hall in aid of St. Stephen's church of England. The…

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To Show Cause. Alleged Illegal Strike

The Western Herald · Wednesday 26 June 1918 · page 2

At the instance of William Webb Baird and Arthur Campbell Baird, graziers, carrying on business as "Baird Brothers," a man named L…

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Utility and Show Poultry. Is There an Egg Type?

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 June 1918 · page 8

Following is an extract from an article on the Missouri (America) egglaying competition by T. E. Quisenberry, in "The American Poultry Journal":—…

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Dairying. Lessons in Cow Testing. a Feature of a Fair

Western Age · Tuesday 2 July 1918 · page 4

That the dairy farmer should know exactly what each cow in his milking[?] is doing in the way of[?] and cutter production was[?] in a…

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Picture Show

The Western Herald · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 2

On Saturday night last a very fine picture show entertainment was given in Fitzgerald's Picture Palace in aid of St. Stephens' Church of England…

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To Show Cause. Strike Not Illegal. Dismissed, Without Costs

The Western Herald · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 2

The tearing in the Industrial Court of the application, under sections 48[?] and 48D of the Industrial and Arbitration Amendment Act of 1918, by W…

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Show Committee

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 9 July 1918 · page 1

Forty nominations have been received for a committee of 26 for Dubbo P.A. and H. Association. Anyone nominated who does not wish to submit…

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Peak Hill Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 9 July 1918 · page 1

Those interested should note that Peak Hill show will be held, on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 30 and 31. On the second day a special train will…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Tuesday, July 9, 1918. Local and General Dnbbo P. A. and H. Association

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1918 · page 2

The consideration of Show dates for 1919 and other business will occupy the attention of the members of the above body next Thursday night, July 11th,…

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Another Carnival Benevolent and Patriotic Effort

The Western Herald · Saturday 13 July 1918 · page 2

Next week will be fully occupied by the efforts to be made in aid of the Bourke District Hospital and the local branch of the Red Cross, and judging…

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A "Dry" Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 16 July 1918 · page 1

Following the lead of the Melbourne Royal Agricultural Society, and at the request of the war-time prohibition business men's committee, the Council…

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Dubbo P. A. and H. Association. Fixing the Show Dates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 July 1918 · page 2

The Committee of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association met at the Secretary's office on July llth, when there were present: Messrs. Frank Mack…

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A Great Week. Benevolent And Patriotic Carnival. Hospital and Red Cross

The Western Herald · Saturday 20 July 1918 · page 2

Ever since the annual meeting of the North Bourke Amateur Race Club which resulted so successfully in May last, it had been known that a…

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Notes During the Carnival

The Western Herald · Wednesday 24 July 1918 · page 2

Metaphonic, the Toorale horse, and brother to Metaphrast, won two races at the Hospital meeting. He was afterwards sold for £110. Mr. G…

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Methodist Fair

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 July 1918 · page 2

The annual fair and flower show in aid of the Methodist Church will be held on October 17,18 and 19. Many new ideas will be introduced this year…

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P.A.and H. Association. Annual General Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 August 1918 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association was held at the rooms, Wingewarra-street, on Tuesday evening, when there were…

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Dubbo P. A. and H. Association. Annual Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 August 1918 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Dubbo P.A., and H. Association was held on Tuesday night, when there were present: Messrs. G. J. Sefton (in the…

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Dubbo Show Association

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 August 1918 · page 2

In moving the adoption of the report ambulance-sheet at the animal meeting of the Dubbo P. A. and H. Association, Mr. G. 1. Sefton (chairman)…

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Cobar Soldiers Comfort Club. Benefit Picture Show

Western Age · Friday 2 August 1918 · page 4

The above benefit picture show held in the Stadium on Tuesday 30th July was a great success and a handsome sum realised…

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Geurie Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 August 1918 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Gearie District Carnival the following officers were elected:--Phesident, Mr. J. A. McLeod (Windora); vice-presidents,…

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