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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Grand Carnival. Weekly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 August 1928 · page 2

THE usual weekly meeting of the School of Arts and Soldiers' Club carnival committee was held on Thursday night. The chair was…

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Our Show Control

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 1

A special general meeting of the members of the Dubbo P.A. and It Association has been convened to take place at the secretary's office,…

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When Sir Neville Was a Farmer He Owned a Model Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 2

Sir Neville Howes, was once a farmer, and he said so at Yenval on Friday. Speaking to the district farmers, he said he thought he knew everything…

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Narromine Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting, Big Show Forecasted

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Narromine Agricultural Society was held at the Federal Hotel on Wednesday afternoon. There was a large attendance…

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The Coming Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 5

Matters in connection with the forth-coining Geurie annual district carnival are proceeding very satisfactorily. The programme for the carnival has been…

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Exhibition Billiards Arranged at Mechanics' Institute

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

A series of billiard exhibitions have been arranged to take place at the Mechanics' institute on Tuesday evening next, at 7.30. In the first contest…

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Features at Gilgandra Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 6

Among the most attractive exhibits at the Gilgandra Show, held last week, were the agricultural displays put forward by the Everton-Balladoran settlers and the Biddon-Bearbong farmers. The accompaning reflections will give some idea of the excellence of the exhibits. BIDDON-BEARBONG EXHIBIT…

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Manly Carnival. Unsatisfactory Result. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

The Attorney-General states that the financial statement of the last Venetian Carnival at Manly disclosed an unsatisfactory result. The gross…

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No Fruits to Show Protectionist's Policy Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

The Hon. E. G. Thendore, M.H.R. for Dallcy, New South Wales, speaking last night, told the meeting that after five years of office the…

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Spring Fair

The Western Herald · Saturday 25 August 1928 · page 2

Next week the annual spring fair bazaar, in aid of Presbyterian Church will be held on Wednesday and Thursday (29th and 3Oth) in the Union…

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Wellington P. A. and H. Society. Large Meeting of Members Favor Amalgamation Solving an Important Question

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 1

The vital question of enlarging the present show grounds and combining with other public bodies to bring about a combined sports and recreation area for Wellington, was responsible for one of the largest attendances at any annual meeting of members of the Society. THE meeting was held on…

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The Grand Carnival. Time Drawing Near

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 3

THE usual weekly meeting of the School of Arts and Soldiers' Club Carnival committee was held on Thursday night, and was presided…

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"Patchwork" Revue Attractive Show Promised

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 2

Great interest is being created locally in the above named revue which is to be presented on an clabarate scale, and is to open with a grand gala…

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Narromine Agricultural Society

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 8

The annual general meeting of members of the above Society was held at the Federal Hotel on Wednesday afternoon, 22nd instant…

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News O'nyngan Fancy Fair

Western Age · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 2

Preparations are being made for the annual Methodist fancy fair, to be held in November. Mrs. P. C. Knight is the hon. secretary of the weekly…

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P.A. and H. Association. Special General Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the above Association held on Tuesday, August 14, the President raised the question of the election of officers for the management…

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Carnival Prospects

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 6

The carnival this years has a programme equal to last year, and I predict a record financial achievement. This is not based on mediumistic powers, but…

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Geurie District Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 5

The next meeting of the Geurie District Carnival Committee will be held at the Club House Hotel on Wednesday afternoon, 5th September. Final…

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Parkes Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 5

A large crowd went across to Parkes on Wednesday to be present at the second day of the annual Show in that town. A large number of exhibits from…

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News O' Nyngan Fancy Fair

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 6

Preparations are being made for the annual Methodist fancy fair, to be held in November. Mrs. P C. Knight is the hon, secretary of the weekly…

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