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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Cumnock. the Next Show

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

At a meeting of the P., A. and H. Association held on Saturday afternoon, it was decided that the next, annual show be held on Wednesday, March 20…

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F.s.a. and Carnival Meetings

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

The F.S.A. holds its usual meeting at Rawsonville on Wednesday next, the 5th September, at 8 p.m. A meeting of the Carnival Committee will follow…

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"Patchwork Revue" Billed For Monday Night Good Show Promised

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

All roods should lead to the Empire Hall on Monday night next. The splendid stage settings will be revealed at 8 o'clock sharp, and from then on…

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To the Swirl O the Pipes The Day of Caledonia Dubbo Scotchmen Make Merry Big Sports Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 3

ALTHOUGH beautiful weather conditions prevailed, the attendance at the Caledonian and Hospital Sports gathering on Wednesday was rather disappointing, the gate returns being £30 less than those of last year…

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Our Show Committee Will Not Be Reduced Old Conditions Maintain Special Meeting Is Held

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 2

The president (Mr. W. W. Baird) presided over a large attendance of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association, at a meeting held in the secretary's office…

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Grand Carnival Second Last Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 September 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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Show a Decrease August Custom Figures Canberra

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 1

The Customs revenue Ugrics for August show a serious reduction as compared with the figure for August of the previous year…

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Tennis. the Gilgandra Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1928 · page 6

The Castlereagh Tennis Championship Carnival, which was played at Gilgandra during the week-end, proved a great success. The ladies' singles and…

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Fair Play. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 9

Sir.—Your report on the pool question of Mr. Field's address in Monday's issue was o.k., up to the concluding paragraph. You state…

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The Big Carnival Opens on Monday Next

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 8

THE big Carnival, which is to be held in aid of funds to defray the cost of the additions to the Wellington School of Arts, which was built…

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Show a Decrease August Custom Figures

Western Age · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 1

The Customs revenue figures for August show a serious reduction as compared with the figures for August of the previous year…

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Narromine Agricultural Society. Election of Officers. New Secretary and President Elected. Show Judges Recommended

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 2

Mr. A. E. McWilliam (President) occupied the chair on Wednesday at the first meeting of the newly-elected Committee of the above Society at the…

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Sheep and Wool. What Statistics Show. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 1

The final sheep and wool statistics place the number of sheep in N.S.W. at the ond of December last at 48,920,000. Wool production in…

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The Big Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 2

The week's carnival, which has been organised by the School of Arts and Soldiers' Club, will be officially opened in the Paramount Hall…

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Grand Carnival. Last Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 2

THE last meeting of the School of Arts and Soldiers' Club carnival committee was held on Friday night. As this was the last meeting before…

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On with the Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 4

A meeting of the carnival committee followed the F.S.A. meeting. The had as yet been made available for secretaries stated that no sheep…

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On with the Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 6

A meeting of the carnival committee followed the F.S.A. meeting. The had as yet been made available for secretaries stated that no sheep…

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Exempting the P. and A. Tax on Show Grounds

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 6

"The derision of lite Composite Government to exempt show grounds which apply their revenue for maintenance purposes, improvement schemes and…

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Exempting the P. and A. Tax on Show Grounds

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 4

"The derision of the Composite Government to exempt show grounds which apply their revenue for maintenance purposes, improvement schemes and…

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The Pulse of the District Gleanings From Adjacent Centres Reflections of Rawsonville Farmers and Settlers Meet Getting Ready for Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Farmers and Settlers Association took place at Rawsonville on Wednesday evening. Mr. J. Gibbs…

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