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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Dubbo Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 4
Also in The Wellington Times

In connection with the Dubbo show, which will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next, there will be a special night entertainment on the…

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Show Sidelights Marquee Pavilion

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 10

MARQUEES, be blowed, If they're Marquees I'm entered in the blood stock class. Why, they're tents. Just ordinary tents, and as for getting a…

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Local Jottings. Buckjumping Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 10

Snowy Thompson's buckjumping show attracted a big audience last night and every minute was enjoyed by those present. Some wild…

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Governor General to Visit Narromine Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 7

Narromine's annual show, which has special attractions this year, will be officially opened by his excellency the Governor General, Lord…

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Amusements Stanley McKAY'S New Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 6

"The best musical show Mr. McKay has ever brought to this country," was the verdict of the theatre-going public of Bathurst during the recent…

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Our Picture Show Week-end Reflections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 6

One of the most dramatic pictures seen for some time is the Paramount production, "Love of an Actress," which is the stellar attraction at the…

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Looking Forward Wellington Show of the Future

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 6

A beautiful April morning, 1950, (that is, 21 years hence) two friends were walking up the main street of Wellington, bound, like…

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The Show Rodeo Attractions Special Train Arrangements

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 4

Dubbo's big Show will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday, and with entries well over the average, a record gathering is expected…

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Topics of Trangie Masons Gather Getting Ready for the Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 4

The annual installation of officers in connection with Lodge Trangie (Masonic) took place on Tuesday evening last, there being a large…

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[?]Ual Smoke Social Happy Social Gathering Over £100 Promised for Next Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 11

[?] smoke social was held [?]ool of Arts Hall on [?],there being over 100 [?] a most enjoyable time…

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Old Wellington Shows. Some Memories of Men and Women Who Blazed the Tracks of Wellington Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 4

MY first visit to Wellington show ground last Saturday, since the pulling down of the two most important buildings, caused me to think…

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Show Committee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 4

At a meeting of the Trangie P.A. and H. Association, held at the Imperial Hotel on Saturday last, it was decided that no Show ball be held this…

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Trangie Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 4

To make a show of district, exhibits localites are asked to send in centres to the Secretary (Mr. A. K. Butter) before May 5, and help to maintain the…

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The Annual Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 4

The committee of the Agricultural Society met at the Federal Hotel on Wednesday afternoon, when final arrangements were made for holding the…

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Reckless Jacksons at Dubbo Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 6

Riding Indian motor cycles the exhibition given by the Reekless Jacksons is one which is a thrill from the very commencement. Three performers…

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Show Attraction STANLEY McKAY'S CO

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 7

Stanley McKay can always be depended on for a musical show that is worth while,so playgoers at Show time may look forward to something good…

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The Dubbo Show Opens Next Tuesday Prospects Were Never Brighter

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 6

The above op[?] Weston's report when "The Liberal" called this morning for the latest notes. "Hop in the car and see for…

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Fair Assistants

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 2

We have been requested to invite any of our Dubbo young ladies who are inclining to lend aid at the C.W.A. tea tent to be conducted at the races…

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Hospital Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 2

All arrangements are well in hawl for the hospital carnival, which will be held in Church street during show time. Stalls have been erected and…

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