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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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P.A. and H. Association Annual Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 9

A well-attended meeting of members of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association was held at the Society's office on Tuesday evening. Mr. W. W. Baird…

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Change or Not to Change Agricultural Society's Constitution. Discussion at Annual Meeting. Big Profit From Last Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 5

To attend a meeting of the Dubbo Show Committee [?] would f[?]l disposed to pity some poor members for the pain inflicted upon them by other…

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Dubbo District News. Narromine. the Proposed Flower Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 7

The Flower Show which is being organised in aid of the School of Arts and the proposed Narromine District Hospital promises to be one of the…

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Geurie Carnival Annual Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 4

That the residents of Genrie and district display a keen interest in the welfare and advancement of their district was evidenced by the well -atten[?]…

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A Fair Dinkum Boss. What Council Employees Think of Mr. Baker

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 10

Every man employed by the Tin[?] brebongie Shire expressed his regret when he heard that they were losing their Boss, and they quickly decided…

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Hospital Carnival Saturday Next

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 11

THE following ladies and gentlemen will be in charge of the various stalls: Produce Stall: Messrs Mitty and…

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Wanted to Hold Big Exhibition. Brisbane

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 10

In an address in Brisbane last night, Prime Minister Bruce said he had suggested advertising Australia by holding a great exhibition in…

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For the Cot Fund. a One Day's Big Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 13

Reference to an advertisement in this issue will indicate that the Matron and Nursing staff of the District Hospital are going to have a big day…

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Gilgandra Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 6

The annual show in Gilgandra will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week (August 14 and 15). The exhibition this year promises to be even…

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Dubbo District News. Narromine. Tennis Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 4

A most successful carnival, under the auspices of the Narromine Tennis Club, was held on the local courts on Monday. The competitors consisted of players…

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Ministerial Party to Visit Gilgandra Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 3

Next week the Hon. H. V. Thorby, M[?] Minister for Agriculture, will visit Gilgandra and will attend the annual show on the 11th and 15th instant…

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P.a. and H. Society

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 August 1928 · page 2

The annual meeting of the P.A. and H. Society, is set down for Wednesday, August 22nd at 7.30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. As this is…

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Hospital Carnival OVER £200 COLECTED

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 August 1928 · page 2

ON Saturday afteroon and night a carnival was held in Nanima Crescent to raise funds for the purchase of new beds and lockers for the men's…

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Grand Carnival Tickets Selling Freely

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 August 1928 · page 3

THE usual weekly meeting of the School of Arts and Soldiers' Club Carnival Committee was held at the School of Arts on Thursday night…

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Fat Limbs for Exhibition

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1928 · page 7

In connection with the exhibition of fat lambs at Homesbush for export purposes, referred to in a recent issue of the "News," Mr. A…

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Good Wool Clip "A Fair Wether"

Western Age · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 2

A four-tooth merino weather shorn at Tarrowonga, Station (Bannister Bros.) last week, produced 17 lbs of wood. After being shorn his legs were…

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Trundle Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 8

The trotters from Peak Hill swept the programme at the Trandle Show trots last week. The side-showmen clashed with the Trundle Show Committee…

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Leggo's Appeal. "Didn't Get Fair Trial" SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 1

Ernest Frederick Leggo, who was recently convicted on a charge of false pretences, and sentenced to two years'…

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The Carnival Spirit. a Big Day for Rawsonville

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 1

There is going to be a big day at Rawsonville on Wednesday, September 19, and to connection with which arrangement are now being completed…

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Gilgandra's Gala Day. Record Attendance At Annual Show Many Fine Exhibits

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 1

Gilgandra Show was held on last Tuesday and Wednesday. Ideal weather prevailed and there was a good attendance on both days, and the…

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