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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Suggested Carnival "Queen of Macquarie" Favoured By Beautification Committee

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 3 June 1929 · page 6

A suggestion to run a carnival for the "Queen of Macquarie" in aid of funds for river beautification purposes was strongly…

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Football Carnival

The Western Herald · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 2

The sporting fraternity should keep in mind the date of the forthcoming carnival, which takes place on the Showground on Wednesday 19th. The…

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Fancy Fair and Ball Show. Empire Hall, Saturday Afternoon and Night

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 8

AN Saturday afternoon next, willington will have its Baby [?] which opens in the Empire H[?] three o'clock. A large [?]…

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Exhibition of Secondary Industries

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 6

A suggestion has been made to "The Dispatch" concerning a boost of the secondary industries of Dubbo, and one which, it is hoped, will bear fruit, it has been opined that the time is opportune for the management of our secondary industries to arrange for an exhibition of their manufactures so that there…

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Our Picture Show Week-end Reflections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 5

Once again Manager Taylor has many attractions for the silver screen during the week-end. "The Fleet's In!" starring Clara Bow,…

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Wellington's Annual Poultry Show. Record Entries

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 7

THE Wellington Poultry Club's annual show takes place in the Paramount Hall to-morrow night, and the following Saturday…

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District News Notes O' Nyngan Marking King's Birthday Aldermanic Election Some Show Snaps

Western Age · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 2

Miss Maude Shaw, who has been on the staff of the Nyngan Superior Public School for the past two years, has been transferred to Dubbo. Miss…

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Successful School Children. at Harromine Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 1

At the recent Narromine Show the first and second prize for the most original poem was won by Miss Nita Sutherland, and on May 15 the…

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"Run Down" Show President Killed TAMWORTH

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 10 June 1929 · page 1

George Sims, president of the Tamworth P. and A. Association, was driving horses towards his home at Nemingha on Saturday night when he was…

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District News Notes of Kyngan Marking King's Birthday Aldermanic Election Some Show Snaps

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 10 June 1929 · page 5

Miss Maude Shaw, who has been on the staff of the Nyngan Superior Public School for the past two years, has been transferred to Dubbo. Miss…

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P., A. and H. Society Trophy Cups Now Available

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 9

A meeting of members of the P., A. and H. Society is called for Wednesday night of next week, at 7.30 o'clock, at the Secretary's office, to…

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Wellington Polo Carnival Postponed

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 5

The Wellington polo carnival, nesday next, has been postponed owwhich was to have been held on Weding. to the adverse season. The Polo…

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Hospital Staffs' Fair Good Financial Success. Some Bonny Babies

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 9

FOR some weeks past, the Matron, Sisters and probationers of the District Hospital Staff had been working hard for their fair, which…

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Feathered Friends At Wellington Poultry Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 6

At the Wellington Poultry and Pigeon Club Show on Friday and Saturday last Dubbo exhibitors bad a very successful time…

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Our Miss Gibbs the Show of the Year [?]cial Correspondence

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 9

[?] W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., has re[?]ived the following official co[?] dence from various Govern[?] Departments, dealing with…

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Notes O' Nyngan Death of Mr. Massey Warren Well-Known Resident Passes the Picnic Carnival Some Water Reserves

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 4
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The residents of Nyngan and district were overwhelmed with grief on Friday morning last when it became known that Mr. Massey Warren had passed…

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Narromine Agricultural Society. Important Committee Meeting. Captain Abbott Presents Tee Cups

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 1

A committee meeting of the Narromine Agricultural Society was held at the Court House Hotel on Wednesday afternoon, when the…

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Our Picture Show "Interference" To-Night

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 17 June 1929 · page 2

"Interference," in play form, ran for two years in London. In New York it was termed one of the hits, running over a year. In Australia, too,…

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Football Carnival

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 June 1929 · page 2

The Carnival on the Showrground this Wednesday afternoon in aid of the Football League promises to be a great success…

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