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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

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The Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 October 1919 · page 2

A "business" correspondent, writing from Wellington to the Mudgee "Post," has this to say of the show, and his remarks show he is, not loyal to his…

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At the Show Luncheon

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 October 1919 · page 2

Mr. Pigott, M.H.R., was present at the lunchoon at the show on the second day, and owing to his not being present on the first day he was formally…

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Presbyterian Fair

The Western Herald · Wednesday 22 October 1919 · page 2

Preliminary notice is given that the. Presbyterian Fair and Sale of Gifts willi be held in Fitzgerald's Hall on November 14 and 15, 1919. Further…

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Manly's Carnival

The Western Herald · Wednesday 22 October 1919 · page 2

Manly, the pride of the Pacific, the home of Health, the Fast of Fun. The Great "Victory" Carnival is to be held for a week starting on the 8th November…

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Salvation Army Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 4

The annual fair in connection with the Salvation Army was opened in the Oddfellows Hall yesterday, there being a fair attendance during the afternoon…

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The Methodist Fair. a Great Success

Western Age · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 3

The Methodist Fair was opened on Tuesday evening, 21st inst, by Mrs. E. Hogan Taylor in the presence of a large audience…

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Gular Show Notes

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 3

As Gulargambone, town and district was represented by a very large number of people at the Tooraweenah show, it is to be hoped that our…

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Late Gular Show Notes

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 6

The prize for High Jump has been incraused to 10 gms by special donation. This prize should attract a large number of entries…

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Salvation Army Fair

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 October 1919 · page 2

The Salvation Army Fair was continued on Thursday night, when there was another good attendance. During the evening the Baptist Church children…

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Geurie Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 October 1919 · page 2

The event of the year as far an Geurie and district are concerned, takes place on Wednesday next, when the annual carnival will be held on the…

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The Methodist Fair

Western Age · Tuesday 28 October 1919 · page 2

On Thursday night a well packed house assembled to bear the concert [?] by Mr. R[?] and the assemblage have every reason to be…

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Geurie Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 28 October 1919 · page 1

The Geurie carnival will be held tomorrow, and despite the dry weather, the promoters expect a better show, better sports, and a bigger crowd than…

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Geurie District Carnival a Successful Function. Large Amount Raised for Soldiers' Memorial

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 October 1919 · page 4

The twelfth annual Genrie Carnival was hold on the carnival grounds and racecourse yesterday in very warm weather, and in the presence of a very large…

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The Event of the Week Confetti Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 November 1919 · page 2

As announced in our columns, previously, Wednesday and Thursday are days, or rather nights, devoted to the Presbyterian Flower Show. Patrons…

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Presbyterian Annual Fair. the Garden of Palms

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 4

The annual fair in connection with the Wellington Presbyterian Church was opened in the Oddfellows Hall last evening. This year it took the form…

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C. of E. Fair

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 1

The market day and fancy fair, in aid of the Church of England funds, will be opened in the Church Grounds on next Wednesday afternoon. This is…

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The Sketcher. At the Dairy Show. A Conversation with a Cow

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 9

A great many people visited the last show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington. A few of these were from the country, a good many were from town…

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Gulargambone Show. a Wonderful Success. Great Collection' Ojp Exhibits. Office Bearers

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 6

Patron, Mr. Peter, Ferguson; President., Mr. J. Litchfield; Vice President', Messrs. W. V. Dowling, S. R. Skuthorpe, W. T. Mill;…

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Garden of Palms. the Presbyterian Fair

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 November 1919 · page 2

The Presbyterian Fair and Garden of Palms was brought to a very successful conclusion on Thursday evening, there being a large attendance. The…

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The Late Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 November 1919 · page 2

Prize-winners at the last Wellington Show are notified that they may now receive their prize-money on application to the secretary, Mr. Rotton. Members…

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