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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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To-morrow's Carnival. Big Cycling Events

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 7

The combined committee of the Dubbo Cycle Club and Citizens' Band have everything in readiness for a great day's sports carnival to-morrow…

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Exhibition [?] Race

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 4

Much interest had been evinced in the race as the crowd was looking forward to seeing to action the world champion. Bob Spears. Great…

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Wellington Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 2

The Wellington P.A. and H. Society's annual show will be held on 23rd and 24th April next, and already preparations are being made…

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Swimming Carnival. Dubbo Retains Nanima Cup

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 6

THE great interest and popularity in Swimming Carnivals held at Wellington, was again manifested on Saturday last, the occasion…

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Wellington Swimming Carnival. Dubbo Retains Nanima Cup. a Record for Relay Race Made

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 6

Thorn was a large attendance in the Wellington Baths on Anniversary Ray, when the Niinima Cup was won by Dubbo for the third year in succession…

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Anniversary Day Carnival. Splendid Day's Sport. Boland, F. Rich and O'Keefe Win Big Events. Some Fine Racing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 4

Notwithstanding many adverse circumstances, principally the extreme heat of the day, the clashing with the Trotting Club's fixture, and that many…

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Show Notes

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 6

The schedule is now printed and copies will be available at the Secretary's office from Monday next, and can be had on application…

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Wellington Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 8

The Wellington P.A. and H. Society's annual show will be held on 23rd and 24th April next, and already preparations are being made…

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Passing Show

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 7

A writer who persists in joking at the expense of the medical profession states that although doctors may not be able to write legible prescriptions,…

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The Wellington Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 9

The Secretary of the show, Mr. Norman Cook, is at present busy making arrangements for the forthcoming show, and is prepared to…

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Our Picture Show Week-end Offerings

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 8

Tonight at the Monarch Empire Pictures local patrons of this attractive amusement arena will have the opportunity of greeting an old favourite in…

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Local Jottings. Prizes at Sydney Poultry Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 8

Mr. J. E. McKinnon was successful with his exhibits at Sydney Poultry Show on Anniversary Day, winning first and cup for gold laced…

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News O' Narromine After An Engineer Timbrebongie Shire Meets the Year's Estimates Big Swimming Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 5

At the Timbrebongie Shire Council meeting last Friday, councillors decided to at once advertise for a Shire engineer at a salary of £600 per annum,…

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Swimming Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 5

A big swimming carnival has been organised for Sunday next near the White Bridge, which promises to be a great success. There are 14 events…

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Wellington P. A. and H Society

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the general committee of the Wellington P., A. and H. Society will be held at the secreary's office on Saturday night next…

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Attractions for Wellington Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

An agricultural show without side shows would not be a show at all. The last Wellington show was noted for the great variety of side shows…

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Our Picture Show Coming Reflections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 1

To-night those who delight in applauding their own country folk who have made good will have the opportunity of giving the glad hand to dainty…

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The Jingle of Bingle The Coming Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 4

Bingle has a word to say in respect to the forthcoming annual Dubbo Show, and pens the following: "Secretary Weston, backed up by an energetic…

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Show Notes

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 1

If you want a schedule apply at the Secretary's office. Attention of farmers is drawn to the fact that a fallow competition…

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Swimming Notes. Sunday's Carnival

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 3

A swimming carnival was held on Sunday last by the local club, and was witnessed by a large attendance, although the attendance was not as…

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