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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

229 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 10 of 12

Salvation Army Excelsion Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 3

The Excelsior Fair, which was opened in the Salvation Army Hall on Tuesday night, was well attended, and the stall holders reported good sales…

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Flower Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 2

Full details of the Presby [?] flower show will appear in our next is[?]…

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The Charge Was Not Fair. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 2

Sir.—Will you kindly allow me a little space in your paper to make a few comments on some of the remarks made by certain Shire Councillors at…

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Methodist Bluebell Fair Opened by the Mayor

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 3

On Wednesday evening the Jubilee Fair of the Dubbo Methodist Church was opened in the Empire Hall. For months the congregation of the church…

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The Blue Bell Fair. Opened by His Worship the Mayor. Methodists Celebrate Jubilee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 4

On Wednesday night last the annual Methodist Fair was opened in the Empire Hall. On this occasion it is called the Blue Bell Fair. The color scheme…

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Public School Fair. Great Success—splendid Attendance

The Western Herald · Saturday 27 October 1923 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon last the children of the Bourke Superior Public School held a Grand Fair in the School Grounds, and there was a splendid…

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Hallowe'en Fair

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 October 1923 · page 2

Great preparations are being made for the holding of the Hallowe'en Fair in the Oddfellow's Hall on Wednesday and Thursday, October 31st and…

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Jubilee Bluebell Fair

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 October 1923 · page 2

The Jubilee Bluebell Fair, conducted by the Dubbo Methodist Church, was concluded last Saturday evening. The fair was held in the Empire Hall, and…

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Carnival Ground Wanted

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 October 1923 · page 2

On Friday of last week Mr. J. Clark, M.L.A., introduced a deputation from Yeoval, comprising representatives of the Progress Association, F.S.A., and P…

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Coonamble Show. Some Exhibits. Lockslea Shorthorns

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 October 1923 · page 2

A[?] the colo[?] show held on Wednesday and Thursday of last week the Lockslen stud (owned by Mr. Fredk. Firth, of Warren) scored signal…

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Hallowe'en Fair Opened Last Night Successfully

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 5

On blest Hallowe'en there are Witches on sticks And Magic and cats, and fairies galore…

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Show Ground for Yeoval

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 4

Messrs H. V. Thorby and J. Clark, M's.L.A., have been informed by the Minister for Lands that he has approved of an increased area of 73 acres…

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Presbyterian Flower Show a Splendid Success

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 2

On Thursday, Friday, and Satarday October 18, 19, and 20, the Presbyterian animal spring flower show was held in the Crystal Palace…

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Methodist Fair

Western Age · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 3

The magnificent result of the Methodist Fair, which was held in the Methodist School Hall on the 16th, 17th and 18th October, only serves to…

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Presbyterian Fair

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 2

The Presbyterian Fair was brought to a successful close on Thursday night, when there was a large attendance. The various stall holders report good sales,…

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All Schools' Exhibition

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 November 1923 · page 2

The Schools' exhibition, in connection with the Orange inspectorate was opened in Orange on Wednesday last, The work executed by the students was…

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The Dutch Fair

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 November 1923 · page 2

The Dutch Fair, which was held in Dubbo during September in aid of the Dubbo District Hospital, exceeded by far the expectations entertained by the…

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The New Show Committee

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 4

Who are to be the members of the new committee for the P.A. and H. Society?. This question will be answered to-morrow night, when the…

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Commercial Travellers' Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 6

Wednesday, December 5th, promises to be a memorable day for the people of Dubbo and district. On that day the Commercial Travellers' Carnival…

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Commercial Travellers' Carnival. Dubbo Hospital and Cot Fund

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 4

Wednesday, December 5th, promises to bo a great day in Dubbo. The Commercial Travellers will hold a carnival at the Show Ground, and the proceeds…

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