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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

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Cobar Methodist Fair a Great Success

Western Age · Friday 7 November 1924 · page 2

The annual Methodist Fair was held in the School Hall from 14th to 17th October inclusive. All the stalls placated a gay and attractive…

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Country Cricket a Carnival Protest. Dubbo Dissatisfied

Western Age · Friday 7 November 1924 · page 3

The question of the selection of the Western District teams for Country Week Carnival came up for…

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Church of England Fair. Next Wednesday and

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 November 1924 · page 2

An event looked forward to by one and all is the Church of England Fail, which is to be held in the school hall and grounds on Wednesday and…

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Church of England Fair. Successful Opening Night

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 November 1924 · page 6

The annual fair in connection with the Church of England was held in St. John's grounds last evening, there being a big attendance, despite the…

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A Good Buckjumping Show on Saturday Night. Can Thompson Ride the Mighty Firefly? Can the Big Chestnut Throw "Queensland Bill"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 November 1924 · page 4

Speaking of Skuthorpe's Backjumping Show, the Inverell "Times" says:- "Skuthorpe's Travelling Buckjumping Show gave two splendid performances…

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Wembly Exhibition. London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 25 November 1924 · page 2

The Executive Council of the British Empire Exhibition has passed a resolution recommending the continuance of the Wembly Exhibition in 1925…

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Language at Buckjumping Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1924 · page 2

Cecil Gordon Dowton was charged charged with having made use of indecent language at Skuthorpe's buckjumping show. He plended guilty, and…

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Back to Dubbo Great Hospital Effort To be Held at Show Time

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1924 · page 4

At a meeting representative of practically all local bodies and associations, held in the Town Hall last Friday night under the auspices of the Hospital…

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District News. Nyngan. Show Needs Assistance

Western Age · Friday 28 November 1924 · page 2
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

The postponed annual meeting of Nyngan P. and A. Association was held on Thursday afternoon, the president (Mr. J. J. Smith) being in the…

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Benefit Picture Show

The Western Herald · Wednesday 3 December 1924 · page 2

A grand benefit picture entertainment on behalf of Mr. Andy Brown, who had the misfortune to lose his right band some time ago will be held…

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Benefit Picture Show

The Western Herald · Saturday 6 December 1924 · page 2

A grand benefit picture entertainment on behalf of Mr. Andy Brown, who had the misfortune to lose his right hand some time ago, will be held…

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Mudgee Swimming Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 December 1924 · page 2

A party of Wellington swimmers and supporters went over to Mudgee on Saturday to take part in the Rose Carnival, which was being held…

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Back to Dubbo Representative Gathering. Show Week Holds Its Own

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 December 1924 · page 4

Delegates from the various public bodies, sporting bodies, musical bodies and Friendly Societies, to the number of about 50, were present at the first…

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"Back to Dubbo." Show Week Adhered To. a Final Decision

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 9 December 1924 · page 1

"Back to Dubbo Week" will be held as originally decided, during Show and Race Week…

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Of Interest to Motorists the Cars of 1925. News of the Olympia Motor Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 December 1924 · page 6

Latest advices from London cast some interesting sidelights on the progress which has been made in the motor industry during the past year. The…

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P., A., and H Association Show Dates Fixed. May 5th and 6th, 1925

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Dubbo P. A. and H. Association was held last night. The President, Mr. W. W. Baird, occupied the chair and…

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Dubbo Show. Tuesday and Wednesday April 5 & 6

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 6

Mr. W. W. Baird presided at a meeting of the Dubbo P., A. and H. Association, hold at the association rooms last night. The attendance was small,…

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The Show Dates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 2

Through an inadverteace, the dates of the next Dubbo P., A. and H. Show were on Friday stated to be Tuesday and Wednesday, April 5 and 6. [?]…

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The Big Carnival. What's in a Name? "Back to Dubbo" to Stand

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 4

An effort was made at the usual meeting of the "Back to Dubbo Week" general Committee, held at the Town…

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