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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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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 4

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

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Carnival Matters

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1928 · page 4

A meeting of the Carnival Committee followed the F.S.A. meeting. Those present were the same as at the latter. The Secretaries stated that no sheep…

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Eight-hour Carnival. Meeting of Committee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1928 · page 7

Mr. H. Giles (President) occupied the chair at a well attended meeting of the Eight-Hour Carnival at the Show Ground on Sunday morning, when a…

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The Fun of the Fair Baltimore's Big Day Magnificent Carnival Effort

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 6

All roads will lead to Ballimore on Wednesday, October 3, when one of the most spectacular and entertaining carnivals ever held in that district will be…

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The School of Arts Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 10

The School of Arts Carnival continues to draw big crowds nightly in the Paramount Hall. The Carnival has proved itself a wonderful…

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A Good Time Coming Rawsonville Carnival Extraordinary

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 1

Rawsonville has been the scene of some wonderful functions in the past, and has established an enviable reputation for the high-class carnival that it…

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A Spring Show Invitation to Ladies

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 3

The firm of Western Stores and Edgleys Ltd., are extending a cordial Invitation in the Indies or Dubbo and district to attend the opening of their…

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Local Jottings. Wellington Poultry Breeder's Successes at Manildra Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 10

At the Manildra annual show, Mr. J. E. McKinnon secured the following wins with his poultry exhibits: Firsts for black orpington cock,…

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School of Arts and Soldiers' Club Carnival Successful Official Opening by Mr. W. F. DUNN, M.L.A. Will Continue All This Week

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 1

THE official opening of the new hall at the School of Arts, due to the amalgamation of the Returned Soldiers' Club and the School of Arts…

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Show Association Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 5

A meeting of the Show Association is to be held on Saturday, and a big attendance is expected…

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Ballimore Carnival. Big Day Anticipated

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 1

The annual Baltimore carnival will take place this year on Wednesday, October 3rd, in Mr. Woodley's paddocks, opposite the Ballimore railway station…

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The Unity of Empire Farming. Lessons of the British Royal Show. Empire Farmers in England

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 10

The needs for organising the whole of the industries of the Empire us a single unit has been often' and rightly emphasised. Agriculture is the oldest…

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Wellington Winners at Cowra Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 2

Wellington poultry breeders are scoring at almost every western and south western district show. At the Cowra show last week, Mr. M…

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School of Arts and Soldiers' Club. Carnival Profits About £300. Total About £800

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 2

THE School of Arts and Soldiers' Club Carnival, which was held in the Paramount Hall during last week, to raise funds to wipe off the…

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WELLINGTON P. A. & H. Society First Meeting of Newly Elected Committee Next Show Dates—April 23 and 24

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 3

THE first meeting of the newly elected committee of the P., A. and H. Society was held in the Council Chambers on Friday night, the…

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Eight-hour Carnival. Preparing for a Big Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1928 · page 8

Mr. N. Giles, President of the Eight-Hour Demonstration Committee, was in the chair on Sunday morning, when a full attendance of the committee…

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Narromine Agricultural Society. Reminder, Donation and Suggestion

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 19 September 1928 · page 9

The Secretary of the Society would like to draw the attention of a number of members whose subscriptions are still outstanding to…

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Geurie Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 10

Geurie's annual gala day will be held on the Geurie-Carnival ground next Wednesday, 26th inst. The committee have now all arrangements…

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Grand Carnival Princess Competition and Art Union

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 11

THE Princess competition in connection with the School of Arts and Soldiers' Club carnival closes at the School of Arts on Saturday night…

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The Western Exhibit at the Royal Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 7

No stone is to be left unturned to win honours for the Western District, through the medium of the annual exhibit, reflective of the productive…

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