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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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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
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

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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Methodist Fair. Financial Success Despite the Drought

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 4 October 1929 · page 2

The Methodist Fair, which concluded on Monday night resulted in a profit of about £90, which is only £14 short of last year's takings. This, in…

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Geurie Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 1

The Railway Department advise that return tickets at the rate of single fare and a quarter for Hie double journey will be issued to Geu[?] a…

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Skating Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 2

The proprietors of the White pity Skating Rink, Percy Street, are holding a grand fancy dress and poster carnival on Thursday…

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School Fair. A Great Success

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 3

THE School Fair, organised by members of the local Parents and Citizens' Association was opened in the school grounds on Friday night…

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School Fair. A Great Success

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 1

THE School Fair, organised by members of the local Parents and Citizens' Association was opened in the school grounds on Friday night…

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The Baby Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 3

Following are the winners of the various sections at the Baby Show: Under six months, Maxwell Bewley; under 12 months, Daniel Roddy…

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Our Picture Show Norma Shearer's First "Crook" Role

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 3

A man limy look like a million pounds and still not have a penny, and Nor[?] Shearer's latest. Mrtro-Go[?]wyn-Mayer starring vehicle. "A Lady…

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Local and General Geurie Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 October 1929 · page 2

The Railway Department advises that return tickets at the rate of single fare and a quarter for the double journey will be issued to Geurie, at Dubbo…

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Geurie Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 7

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

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[?]ower Show, 1929. [?] Hospital Benefit

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 11

[?] meeting of the com[?]ttee of the Horticultural [?] of the Wellington Agri[?]al Bureau, held at the office…

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Notes O' Nyngan The Spring Fair the Hales' Cup

Western Age · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Recent visitors to Nyngan and Collerina were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fishpool. Since leaving here about 1[?] years ago, they have resided in…

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District Ambulance Meeting of Committee Big Carnival to Be Held

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 4

Present at a general meeting of the District Ambulance Committee held in the Town Hall on Monday night were Messrs. H. Giles,…

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Beautification Committee Discusses More Plans For River Big Carnival at Xmas

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 4

Present at a meeting of the Beautification Committee held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night was the Mayor (Ald. G. Fitz-Hill),…

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Ballimore Gay Carnival Passing of the Horse

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 4

The sixth annual carnival was held on Wednesday in the sports area in Mr. Woodley's paddock, and drew a big crowd, who entered into the spirit of…

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Skating Carnival

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 October 1929 · page 2

A skating carnivals was held at the White City Rink on Thursday night last, when a most enjoyable time was spent by all who attended…

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Our Picture Show Coming Events

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 14 October 1929 · page 4

A beautiful and unusual love story has been made by Universal from "The Girl on the Barge," one of Rupert Hughes' most popular novelettes, which…

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Geurie Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 1

Owing to pressure of space we are compelled to hold over the report of yesterday's successful carnival at G[?]urie until next issue…

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