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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Value of a Show. District's Shop Window

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

The value of a Show cannot be assessed in terms of immediate results. A tremendous amount of effort is necessary in the staging of a Show…

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The Coming Show. Make It the Biggest and Best

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

With regard to entries for the forth-coming Show there is still the trotting to think of. These entries close on the night of April 25th. All other entries…

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Carnival Week

The Western Herald · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 2

The Carnival Week in Bourke open on Monday next. On the first two day there will be Picnic Races; on the Wednesday Gun Club shoot; on…

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The Wellington Show. Rain This Afternoon

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 2

Wellington's annual show opened on the show ground this morning. There was a record entry of exhibits in all sections. This morning was…

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Lionel Walsh Opera Co. Show Week Attraction

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 6

Opening to-night, the above popular company commence their season in the well-known metropolitan musical comedy success, "Little Ne-1…

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Coonamble Annual Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 2

The above society is holding its animal show on May 8 and 9, following the Dubbo show. The programme is attractive, and the prize money…

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Show Touches. Finalising Arrangements. Meeting of Committee

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the Dublin P. A. and H. Association Committee was held at the secretary's office last night, Mr. T. D. Palmer being in the chair. There…

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"Thumbs Up" Coming. Big String of Show Horses

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 2

Everything is going swimmingly for next week's show. Entries have conic in freely, members are joining up in increasing numbers, and a record…

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Notes on the Coming Show. Make It the Biggest and Best!

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 5

The activities of the Show Committee, the Secretary (Mr. F. Weston) and his assistant (Mr. Crerar), increase and multiply as the time draws near, and…

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The Carnival Week

The Western Herald · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 2

The rain on Sunday night last compelled the Picnic Club to postpone their races on Monday. The Picnic races now take place this Tuesday and…

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Dubbo Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 10

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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Narromine Show Notes

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 5

The above Show, which should be the Show Window of the District, is drawing near, and it is up to every one in the district to do their best…

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An Ideal Show Ground

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 10

Mr. A. Andrew, secretary, of the West Wyalong Agricultural Society, in conversation with Mr. H. S. Johnston, president of the…

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Geo. Paul's Motor Exhibits at the Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 10

Although weather conditions were most unfavourable during the period of the show, Mr. Geo. Paul's spacious tent always attracted a good…

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Wellington's "Bigger, Brighter, Better" Show Great Success of the Smoke Social Over £350 Donated for Next Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 1

For thee past few years the "Times" has advocated the holding of a show smoke social as a means of brining together members of the…

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Wellington's Big Annual Carnival "Bigger, Brighter, Better" Large Crowds, of People & Greater Number of Exhibits. Rain Affects the Attendance Officials: President

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 9

H. S. Johnston, Esq. VICE-PRESIDENTS: W. Master, Esq., F. E. Row, Esq. TREASURER:…

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Agricultural Society's Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 9

The annual exhibition of the Narr[?] Agricultural Society will be held on the Show Ground on day and Thursday, May 9th and 10th…

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Dubbo Show. Record Exhibition Expected. Entries Increase by 1000

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 6

Entries for the Dubbo show on Tuesday and Wednesday next constitute a record, exceeding those of last year by about 1000. The number of entries…

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Gay Hospital Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 6

Carnival gaiety will reign in Church street for a whole week of nights, commencing to-morrow. It is the Hospital's big annual effort, bigger this…

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Show Visitors

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 6

Mr. M. C. Stening (Chief Instructor. Department of Agriculture), Mr. G. C. Somerville (secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society, Sydney), and…

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