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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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District Exhibits at Sydney Show. the Wonderful West

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 8

There were five comprehensive district exhibits at the Sydney show and they made a veritable farmers wonderland. Commenting on the…

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Show Judges

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 2

One of the most perplexing matters associated with agricultural shows is that relating to the selection of horse judges, particularly so in districts…

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The Coming Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Committee of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association the hold and at the same time judicious proposal was made that a great effort…

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Western Bowls. Carnival at Orange

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 8

Dubbo club was represented by a rink of bowlers at the annual carnival of the Western District Bowling Association. which this year was held at…

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R.a. Show—radio Takes Part

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 3

Radio sot owners who are unable to visit the Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show arc being served by the Sydney Broadcasting Company 2BL as…

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Refusal to Show Time-sheets. Factory Fined £40. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 6

A fine of £40, with costs, was imposed on Forster's Bedsteads Ltd., of Ultimo, at the Glebe Police Court. The Timber Workers' Union prosecuted the…

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The Coming Show. Make It the Biggest and Best. Last Day for Entries—april 18

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 3

The Dubbo Show is again approaching. This year the dates of the great annual function are May 1 and 2, and this year bids fair to far transcend all…

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Cricketers Carnival

The Western Herald · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 2

All sports are again reminded that the Cricketers Carnival—the first Carnival held this year, will be held in Fitzgerald's Winter Garden this…

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Dubbo Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 2

The Dubbo annual show will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, 1st and 2nd May, and this function always attracts a large number of…

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Next Week's Wellington Show Over 3000 Entries All Sections Well Filled

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 3

The receiving of entries of exhibits for the Wellington 1928 show, which opens on Monday next, closed with the secretary, Mr. Norman…

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Bigger Than Ever. Bright Show Prospects. Committee Actively Preparing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 2

The Dublin Show, which in recent years has grown into a huge attraction, promises this year to be bigger and better than ever, and the committee, is…

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The Coming Show. It Will Be the Best—make It the Biggest

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 4

Exhibitors are reminded that general entries for the Show close on Wednesday, April 18th—that is to-morrow…

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Fair Rents Act. Drastic Amendments

Western Age · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 1

Drastic amendments to the Fair Rents Act are proposed by a State Government. A Bill has already been drafted by the Minister for Justice (Mr…

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Local Jottings, Coonamble Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 8

The annual show at Coonamble will be held on the 8th and 9th May, when £500 will be offered in prizes. There will also be a £70 trotting…

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LOCAL and GENERAL Shoeman's Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 4

Shoeman Smith, the progressive storekeeper on the corner, has an important announcement in this issue in regard to Narromine's show. He…

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Narromine Show. Meeting of Committee

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 5

The enthusiasm displayed at the committee meeting of the above on Saturday last, speaks well for the success of the show this year…

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Theatre Attractions for Show Time

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 8

Lionel Walsh's Musical Comedy Company will appealin their big tent at Bell Park in some really enticing musical plays, and the Bathurst people were quite enthusiastic…

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The Wellington Show Next Monday & Tuesday Over 3500 Entries

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 9

Wellington's annual Carnival opens on the show ground on Monday next and continues on Tuesday…

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Trangie Show. One of the Best. Great Exhibition Anticipated

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 8

The Trangie Show will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 15th and 16th, and gives promise of eclipsing any previous effort of the committee…

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Show Draws Closer. Big Preparations for Big Exhibition. Entries a Record

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 6

As the Dubbo Show--May 1 and 2-- draws closer, preparations are being carried out on a more Intensive scale. Secretary Weston and show workers…

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