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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

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The Coming Carnival. Making Final Preparations

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 8

There was a fairly large attendance of the general carnival committee present at the usual weekly meeting on Monday night last, when…

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Help the Hospital Swimming Carnival and Bazaar

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 5

On Saturday last a number of citizens attended a meeting to devise means of raising funds to carry on the local hospital. The hospital is in a…

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Horse Versus Tractor. Records Show That the Horse Wins. Some Interesting Figures

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 2

In the monthly circular issued by the Commonwealth Clydesdale Society an interesting comparison is made of the horse v. mechanical power on farms…

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Wednesday's Big Swimming Carnival. Final Preparations

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 March 1925 · page 5

Everything is now practically ready for the opening of the big Swimming Carnival on Wednesday afternoon next, and which will be…

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All Australian Made. Exhibition Opens Next Week

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 March 1925 · page 5

In the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday of next week the exhibtion of Australian made goods will be opened, and this fine exhibition…

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Wellington P., A. & H. Society. Show Dates—september 22nd AND 23rd

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 March 1925 · page 5

The first meeting of the newly elected Show Committee was held in the Council Chambers on Friday night, there being a very large…

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The Carnival to be Continued

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 March 1925 · page 7

The Swimming Carnival will be continued to-night, when there will be added attractions, including a sprint of 50 yards between Sam…

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Wellington Swimming Carnival. Great Display by Visiting Swimmers. Large Attendance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 March 1925 · page 7

After about three weeks' hard work on the part of the committee of the carnival which is being held for the purpose of raising funds…

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Horse Versus Tractor Records Show That the Horse Wins

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 5 March 1925 · page 4

In the monthly circular issued by the Common wealth Clydesdale Society (h[?]nded to us by Mr Burrell, of Gigandra,) an interesting comparison is…

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Wellington Carnival. Dubbo Absent

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 4

Although rain threatened the opening of the Swimming Carnival at Wellington on Wednesday the clouds cleared, and the day was in every way…

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Horse Versus Tractor Records Show That the Hoers Wins. Some Interesting Figures

Western Age · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 1

In the monthly circular issued by the Commonwealth Clydesdale Society an interesting comparison is made of the horse v. mechanical power on farms…

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All Australian Exhibition

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 2

The All Australian Made Exhibition opens in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday afternoon, and will be continued till the following…

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Wellington Swimming Carnival an Unqualified Success. Over £700 in Sight

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 5

The Swimming Carnival and Queen competition, held for the purpose of raising funds for the improvements at the Municipal Baths,…

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All Australian-made Exhibition. Opened in Oddfellows' Hall Yesterday Afternoon

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 7

The Australian-Made Preference League opened its fine exhibition of Australian made goods in the Oddfellows' Hall. yesterday afternoon,…

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The Mudgee Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 6

Mr. E. P. Bresnahan, of "Miriam," Dubbo, was among the visitors to the Mudgee Show on Wednesday, which he states was a great success, the…

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Swimming Carnival Pictures

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 2

The Monarch Pictures got some very fine views of the big Swimming Carnival at Wellington, and arranged with a Sydney film house to get the…

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Australian-Made Exhibition. Prize Winners

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 2

The Australian-Made Exhibition was brought to a successful termination on Friday night. During Thursday there was a large crowd…

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Footballers Prepare. Annual Meeting of the League. Tribute to Departed Patron. Enthusiasm Bids Fair to Usher in Big Year

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 4

Youth and enthusiasm held sway at the annual meeting of the Dubbo District Football League in the Town Hall…

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The Local Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 March 1925 · page 6

The pictures of the recent local swimming carnival have arrived, and will be shown for the next three nights. They are very good indeed…

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Poultry. Preparations for a Show. How to Wash a White Bird

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 March 1925 · page 4

The poor condition in which many of the utility birds are shown is a subject of comment at all shows where utility classes are provided,…

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