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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

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Easter Carnival. Industry and Sport

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1920 · page 2

The third carnival of industry and sport was held on the Show Ground yesterday under pleasant holiday weather conditions. The attendance was…

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Cobar District Hospital the Carnival

Western Age · Friday 9 April 1920 · page 3

The Carnival in aid of the funds of the Cobar District Hospital was opened in the Stadium last night (Thursday) before a large audience…

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Church of England Fair

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 April 1920 · page 2

The much-talked-of Market Fair in connection with the Church of England, opens in the church grounds to-morrow, and will be continued on Wednesday…

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The Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 April 1920 · page 2

Intending exhibitors at the Wellington Show are reminded that entries close on Saturday next, 17th inst., with the secretary, Mr. A. E. Rotton. From…

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Church of England Market Fair and Dance. Tomorrow and Wednesday Nights

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 April 1920 · page 2

The Church of England market fair opens to-morrow Tuesday night at 7.30 in the church grounds, when the stalls of every description, amusements…

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Orange Show Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 April 1920 · page 1

Orange J.C. has issued a programme for the annual show races, to be held on Saturday and Monday, April 24 and 26. The prize money aggregates £200…

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Orange Show Races

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 4

The Orange Jockey Club are out with a programme for the annual Show races, which will take place on Saturday and Monday, April 24 and 26, the…

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Church of England Market Fair. a Brilliant Gathering

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 4

The annual market fair in connection with the Church of England was held in the Church grounds on Tuesday night and continued last evening. The…

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Show Notes. Entries Close Next Satur[?]

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 4

Intending exhibitors are re[?] that entries for the Wellington [?] show close with the secretary, Mr. [?] E. Rotton, at 9 p.m. next Saturday…

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Cobar District Hospital Concluding the Carnival

Western Age · Friday 16 April 1920 · page 3

The hospital carnival at the Stadium was[?] on Friday and Saturday nights, and was again liberally patronised by the public. The…

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The Most Patient People. Must Show Annoyance at Times

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 April 1920 · page 6

Everybody has their hour of trouble, but people having an irritation of the skin have many hours of trouble. Nothing so annoying; nothing so irritating…

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Orange Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 1

Orange Show will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week. Holiday rail fare will be issued at Dubbo and intermediate stations by…

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During Show Week

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 6

A bazaar in aid of the funds of the R.C. Church will be held on the vacant allotment opposite Mr. Geo. Stewart's motor garage during Show week. The…

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Picture Show and Dance

The Western Herald · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 2

A Grand Picture Show and Dance, in aid of the Church of England funds, will take place in Fitzgerald's Hall on Tuesday evening next. The…

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Wellington Show. Opens To-morrow

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 2

Wellington's annual show opens [?] morrow, and there promises to be [?] good attendance on both days, as th[?] are several added attractions at [?]…

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Picture Show and Dance

The Western Herald · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 2

Those who desire to have a good night's amusement should not fail to attend the grand picture and dance to take place in Fitzgerald's Hall this…

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Wellington Show. Large Attendance of Visitors. Stunts by an Aeroplane. Good Hunting Display

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 3

Wellington's annual show opened on Tuesday under fine weather conditions, and despite the prevailing dry season, which has now extended over a period…

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Wellington Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 1

The Wellington show attracted a very large gathering on Wednesday, and for the two days the gate and grandstand receipts amounted to £165…

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Picture Show and Dance

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 2

The Church of England picture show and dance took place on Tuesday evening last and was very largely attended. A splendid programme of…

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The P.a. and H. Society

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 2

The P.H. and A. Society is an institution which should receive the unstinted support, of every adult person in the town and district, for each could do…

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