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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Monster School Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 8

The Parents and Citizens' Association is making a special drive for the School on the 4th and 5th October, Friday and Saturday…

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WELLINGTON P., a and H. Society Next Show to Be Held on 13th AND 14th MAY. Mr. F. E. Row Appointed Secretary

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 14

A committee meeting of the Wellington P., A. and H. Society was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday, evening last, when there…

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Dubbo Show Control

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 6

THE enthusiasm and interest manifast at the meeting of members of the general committee of the D[?]H P. A. and H. Association, on Tuesday last, presages another determination to work for a successful show next year, and when such characteristics are reflected it promises wall for the…

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Show Meeting. Profit from Recent Event

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 4

A well attended meeting of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association committee was held on Saturday afternoon last, Vice-president K. McA[?]ister…

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Honor for Show Secretary. Recommendation to Increase Salary

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 5

Show president's come and go, but the Gilgandra show secretary appears to go on for ever, for during the past, 15 years Mr. Gordon Christie has…

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Successful Year Show Enthusiasts Meet Adverse Weather Conditions

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 7

There was a splendid attendance of members at the general committee meeting of the P. A. and H. Association on Tuesday…

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Our Picture Show Week-End Attractions Viola Dana to Star

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 8

With the successful "Abie's Irish Hose" as proof of their prowess at things romantic, Charles "Buddy" Rogers and Nancy Carroll will again…

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Wheat Sowings Show Big Decrease Though 4,000,000 Acres Planted Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 1

The wheat sowings in New South Wales this year show a decrease compared with those of 1928 of 156,500 acres. Nevertheless, the area planted…

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Wheat Sowings Show Big Decrease Though 4,000.000 Acres Planted Sydney

Western Age · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 3

The wheat sewings in New South Wales this year show a decrease compared with those of 1928 of 156,500 acres. Nevertheless, the area planted…

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Methodist Fair. Now Booming in the Town Hall

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 2

The annual Methodist Fair was opened in the Town Hall on Thursday night, and despite the drought, was a success…

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The Voice of the People. Mr. Duffy Replies to Civic Criticism—rsv. Ingate Quotes Section 63 of the Police Offenders Act.—mr. F. M. Mack Replies to "Hard Federation."—narromine Flapper Ventilates Her Troubles.—and Last, But by No Means Least, "Fair Play" Again Boots Ald, Cusack, of Brindle Cow Fame. Those Stook Prosecutions. Mr. Dufly Replies to Ald. Cusack (To the Editor)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 1

Sir,—Will you give me space in your paper to reply to Aid. Cusack's remarks that appeared in last issue in regard to the recent stock prosecu…

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P. A. and H. Society

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 2

The annual field wheat competition in connection with the Royal Agricultural Society's championship for the middle west, and the…

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Wellington's Railway Earnings. Show Decrease of £5,926

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 2

THE annual report of the Railway Commissioners for the financial year ending June 30th, 1929, is to hand. Several of the western…

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Our Picture Show Clues Conflict in Murder Tale

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 1

Mystery is stalking In ... . "Who Killed the Canary?" is the cry of the hour. "The Canary Murder Case," one of the most baffling detective stories…

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School Fair

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 12

The members of the Parents and Citizens' Association will open their school fair in the school grounds tomorrow night. There will be a big…

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Geurie Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 10

The 22nd annual Geurie District Carnival takes place on the Geurie carnival grounds on Wednesday, October 16th. The committee, as…

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The School Fair To-Morrow and Satu[?]day

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 10

THE Parents and Citizens' [?]ciation is leaving no stone [?] turned to make a great succ[?] the School Fair, which opens [?]…

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Poultry Winners at Cudal Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 10

The Wellington breeders sent along quite a number of entries to the Cudal P., A. and H. Society, and amongst the successful exhibitors…

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Our Picture Show To-night's Three Attractions

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 2

To-night should be a "big one" at the Monarch-Empire Theatre, as there are three attractions listed, including the appearance of Captain Holden,…

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Notes O' Nyngan Festive Fancy Fair Wind, Dust, Rain, Thunder Old Resident Passes

Western Age · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 3

The annual fair of Nyngan Methodist Church was opened on Thursday afternoon last by Mrs. J. Parsons. The weather was fine and there were…

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