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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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GOLLAN F.S.A. CARNIVAL (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 3

Sir.—Please let me, through the medium of your paper, explain the reasons for not holding the carnival that has been held hero at Gollan…

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Bowls. Country Week Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 6

The Country Week Bowling Carnival, opened in Sydney yesterday. A record entry of 321 nominations was received, and play in the Singles…

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Letter to the Editor. GOLLAN F.S.A. CARNIVAL

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 6

Sir,—Please, let me, through the medium of your paper, explain the reasons for not holding the carnival that has been held here from time to time to…

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Bowls Country Week Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 9

The city of Sydney is alive with country bowlers who have gone down to take part in the annual Country Week carnival, the games being…

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A[?]lance Carnival. En[?]n Saturday Night

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 9

The [?]bulance carnival is still drawing crowds nightly, and good ness is reported at each stall. [?]se who attend can rely…

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The Wellington Show. APRIL 23 AND 24

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 8

The annual show of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society takes place on Monday and Tuesday, April 23 and 24. The show has been brought…

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Commonwealth Electoral Rolls. Preparation of the Rolls for Exhibition and for the forthcoming General Election

Western Age · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 2

The Divisional Returning Officer for Darling (Mr. E. D. Senior), advises that an amalgamated supplemental roll for each Subdivision of the Division…

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A Fair-skinned "Messenger From Heaven." Intrepid Explorers Were Saved by One of Nature's Freaks. Second Attempt

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 4

When a Papuan tribe found a light-skinned boy wandering in the bush they worshipped him. They had never seen his like…

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Bowls Country Week Bowling Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 3

The Country Week bowling carnival was continued during the weekend and some exciting games were witnessed in the rink championship…

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Ambulance Carnival. to Be Continued Three Nights This Week

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 2

Not meeting with the support that was expected, the committee of the Wellington District Free Ambulance has decided to continue the carnival…

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Mocriguy Sports. Successful Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 2

The annual sports carnival was held at the Mogrigay Sports Ground on Wednesday afternoon, when the day was fine and the attendance good. An…

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Drastic Amendments. Fair Rente Act 1915 Basis to Go

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 4

Drastic amendments to the Pair Rents Act are proposed by the State Government. A Bill has already been drafted by…

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ORANGE 65th Annual Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 10

The annual Orange show will be held on the 20, 21, and 22 of March when the sum of £950 will be provided as prize money. A good…

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Drastic Amendments. Fair Rents Act. 1915 Basis to Go

Western Age · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 3

Drastic amendments to the Fair Reids Act are proposed by the State Government. A Bill has already been drafted by…

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ORANGE 65th Annual Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 6

The annual Orange Show will be held on the 20th, 21st and 22nd March, when the sum of £950 will be provided as money. A good…

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WELLINGTON., A. AND H. SOCIETY The Next Show "Bigger—Brighter— Better."

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 3

Despite the heavy rain which [?]ell during Thursday afternoon and the bad state of the roads, there was a record attendance at the P., A…

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The Ambulance Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 2

The Ambulance carnival was brought to a close on Saturday night Despite the heavy rain which fell during the afternoon and the threat…

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New Furniture Show Rooms

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 3

It must have been very gratifying to Messrs S. J. Matthews and Co., during Saturday afternoon and evening, to see such an interest…

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No Impounding Officer. Not Fair to Ratepayers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 9

Not satisfied with inflicting dirty water and bad roads, footpaths and gutters, etc., on the residents and ratepayers of the town, the…

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Paramount Carnival

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

The Paramount Tennis Club held a pleasant carnival In agreeable weather in Victoria Park on Wednesday evening. The various stalls were staffed…

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