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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

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Public Opinion. Sydney's Bridge Exhibition. (To the Editor "Dispatch')

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 2

Sir,--Upon the completion of Sydney's great bridge, there will be the customary ceremony observed by the official world, whenever and wherever…

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Show Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 6

A committee will be held in the A comm[?]ittee will be held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday next, 9th inst., at 3 p.m…

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Methodist Flower Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 6

Afternoon tea will be served and produce sold in the Crystal Palace Hall on Saturday afternoon next. The proceeds are in aid of the…

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Wellington Swimming Club. Preparing for the Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 3

The usual weekly meeting of the Wellington Swimming Club members was held at the club rooms on Monday night last, there being an…

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Great White Train. Preparing for Dubbo Visit. Exhibition Will Show What Australia Can Do

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 5

Preparations are being made for the visit early in February of the Great White Train, which is a travelling exhibition of Australian made goods…

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Move for Expulsion. Mr. A. Alam to Show Cause. Mr. Dunn to Explain

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 2

Mention in Friday's issue over the move in A.L.P. circles made on account of the appointment of Mr. A. A. Alum to the Upper House has attracted…

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Trangie Swimming Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 2

Mr. Fred Taylor is secretary of a movement to hold a big examining carnival at the weir on Anniversary day. The proeceds of the [?] under…

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The Motor Show in New South Wales

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 11

Following the excellent lead set by Victoria last year, when the general value of Motor exhibitions was not only demonstrated, but their…

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Local and General Paramount Tennis Fair

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 6

A night fete to enable the Paramount Tennis Club to construct three ten[?] courts in Ei[?] Park will be held on February 4. Preliminary arrangements…

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Local and General Paramount Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 4

The Paramount Tennis Club held a meeting last Monday night, and decided to hold an open-air carnival in Elsten Park on Wednesday, February…

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Wellington P., A. & H. Society. Autumn Show Recommended

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 5

The annual general meeting of members of the Wellington P., A. and H. Society was held in the Council Chambers on Friday night…

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Bronze Medal and Certificate Gained by Narromine Flour at Wembley Exhibition

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 2

There is a big boom saying, "We lead those who ran may follow," and this applies to Narromine in a particular sence in regurd to flour and wheat…

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Poultry Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 6

Mr. W. Johnston is now secretary of the local Poultry Club and the committee are busy in preparing for their first show which is to be held…

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The Motor Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 8

Car owners who are within reach of the metropolis should not miss the opportunity of visiting the Motor Show, which began o[?] January 15th,…

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Wellington P., A. & H. Society. Autumn Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 5

The first meeting of the newly elected committee of the P., A. and H. Society was held on Friday last, when there was a good attendance…

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Monster Carnival and Grand Continental. First Night of Races

The Western Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

To those who prefer open air amusements no better place for such a function could be chosen than Fitzgerald'a Picture Garden. The School Queen…

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Soldiers and Citizens' Club. Carnival Suggested

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 7

The adjourned meeting of the Soldiers and Citizens' Club was held in the Club rooms last evening, there being about sixteen present. Mr…

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Welliington's Swimming Carnival. Men and Women

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 8

Dr. John Marian Elatau, one of the oldest surgeons in the State, died at his son's residence, "Canoona," Ryrie Street, Mosman, on Tuesday last, at…

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The Show. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 10

Sir—As one who wishes the Agricultural Society every success, and also congratulating it upon its decision to revert back to autumn…

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Technical Points of the Motor Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 2

Whilst it is not within our province in these notes to speak of the publicity and commercial values of the Motor Show, which concluded on…

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