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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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Fair Photographers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 5

At least two dainty young Dubbo ladies will have a memento of Monday's accident on the Speedway. When some of the Bathurst riders were…

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Show Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 7

THE Executive Council met at the School of Arts hall on Thursday evening last. Mr. A. T. Smith, vice-president, presided, and there…

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Orange Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 8

The Orange Show will be held on the 6th, 7th and 8th May, when £100 will be competed for Liberal prizes are given for trotting…

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Narromine Show Preparing For Event

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 4

Great efforts are being put forward by the committee of the Narromine Show Society to make the annual Show on May 28 and 29 a success, and all…

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AUSTRALIANITIES (No. 54) Off to the Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 1

"Yes," said "Old Woolly Aphis," as they called him up at Mosquito Creek, on account of his long, flowing snowy beard and white woolly…

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Sheep Dog Trials At Dubbo Show Enthusiasts Moving

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 8

Additional interest should be given to Dubbo's annual show this year, by reason of the fact that sheep dog trials will be held. This…

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Our Picture Show a Big Success Taylor's Talkies Treat

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 3

There can be no doubt as to the success attending the introduction of the talkies at the Monarch-Empire Theatre, and Manager Taylor is to be…

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Show Attendances 510,220 Mark on Tuesday Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 1

The attendance at this year's Royal Agricultural Show has been highly satisfactory, and the total number of visitors to the Show up to Tuesday night…

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Orange Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 7

The Orange Show will be held on the 6th, 7th and 8th May, when £1100 will be competed for. Liberal prizes are given for trotting, hunting, high…

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Show Notes Entries Close Ma[?]

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 4

The general entry for ex[?] the Dubbo Show will close on [?] day, May 7, and intending [?] have but a short time to mak[?]…

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American Golf Stars Hagen—Kirkwood Visit Exhibition of Trick Shots

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 11

On Thursday afternoon last about a hundred enthusiasts gathered at the Dubbo golf course to witness the exhibition match and trick shots by the…

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Show Notes. This Year's Dates: May 28th AND 28th. General Entries Close May 17th. School Entries Close May 9th

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 10

Appo, the world's champion axeman, has definitely promised to attend the Narromine show and compete in the £20 handicap, and is also willing…

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Easter Cricket Carnival Shield Won by Country Bruce Irvine Shows His Best Form. Touch-up for Those Who Ate Well at Dinner and Then Did Nothing

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 3

The Narromine District Cricket Association staged an excellent carnival over the Easter holidays for Clubs registered with the Association—five…

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Football League AND P.A. AND H. COMMITTEE Rent of Show Grounds Terms Arranged

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 28 April 1930 · page 2

Last year the Dubbo Rugby Football League contributed over £100 to the P.A. and H. Association, for the rent of the…

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Show Notes

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 April 1930 · page 3

THERE will be a meeting of the general committee at the School of Arts Hall on Thursday next at 8 o'clock, and committeemen are asked…

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Show Tea Rooms

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 28 April 1930 · page 2

To attention of persons interested is directed to an announcement in another column in regard to the closing of tenders for the right to conduct tea…

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The Royal Sydney Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 April 1930 · page 2

The shouting and the tumult dies The Captains and the Kings depart, THE great show is over—the shouting of the stallgirls and the…

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Mr. J. W. Eade at Sydney Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 April 1930 · page 2

Mr. J. W. Eade, the well known grower of wheat of Euchareena. had many samples of his wheat on view at the Sydney Show, and…

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Missed the Show First for 50 Years

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 28 April 1930 · page 3

For many years it has been supposed that the Royal Show could not possibly be a success without Jack Muses, the poetic travelling representative of…

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Dubbo's Show Committee Preparing for Big Event Train Arrangements Cause Discussion Stewards Appointed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 28 April 1930 · page 3

Dubbo's big annual event, the Show conducted by the Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association, is gradually drawing nearer, and the committee is working strenuously finalising arrangements. Secretary Fred Weston is toiling overtime…

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