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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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Coonamble Show Carnival Postponed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 10

AT a special meeting of the committee of the Coonamble P. and A. Association on Thursday afternoon, at which about a dozen…

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SWIMMING Enthusiastic North Dubbo Club. Carnival in February

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 1

Although it has only been formed a few weeks, the North Dubbo Swimming Club is working hard for the advancement of swimming…

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Our Picture Show Gripping Mystery To-night Other Fine Films

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 4

Over the week-end Manager Taylor will screen some fine pictures at the Monarch-Empire Theatre. Every audience will love to Join the great…

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Celebrating the Anniversary Dubbo's Big Effort Under the Auspices of the Show Committee

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 4

This year Anniversary Day falls on Sunday, but as is usual, will be suitably marked, throughout the State, on Monday, January 27…

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Dubbo Racing Club's Annual Meeting Representative Attendance Amalgamation with Show Society Club's Ideal Secretary's Award of Merit

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 14

"The prosperity of Dabbo Racing Club has long held a soft spot near my heart. We have done well, in spite of adverse times, but we could do better. One of my treasured ideals has been the amalgamation…

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Not Fair

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 2

Some householders are being inconvenienced by having their water cut off, on account of the landlords not complying with the Council's…

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Our Picture Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 4

Manager Taylor bills for production at the Monarch-Empire Theatre to-night that which is termed the murder mystery of the century. One of the…

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Finalising the Carnival Beautification Meets

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 1

In order to receive the financial statements in connection with the recent river carnival, the committee of the Macquarie River Beautification…

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[?]Bbo Swimming Club Carnival Officials

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 3

Swimming Club met at the Town last night, to discuss matters in action with the carnival to be held February…

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Australian Carnival Hawke and Wheeler

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 2

Under the caption, "Dubbo will be there," "Backwood," of bowling fame, in last Wednesday's "Sun," writes:— The State selectors, Messrs. R. Keers,…

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Making Ends Meet After the Carnival Fate of Surplus Suspended

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 4

Messrs. S. Lovett, P. Astley, A . J. Conolly, E. A. Poole, P. G. Johns, E. Dwyer, F. Plummer r, W. Loonard, A. Wise, and R. L. Currie (hon. sec.)…

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Woodchopping Contests For Dubbo Show Attraction Should Be Fixed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 2

Dubbo is looking for fresh novelties for its Annual Show schedule. What's wrong with woodchopping and sheep dog tests?…

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Show for Binnaway

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 4

At a very enthusiastic meeting at. Binnaway this week it was decided to form a P. and A. Association, and March 3 was fixed for the first…

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Our Picture Show Week-end Attractions

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 8

Do women gossip more than men? Ruth Chatterton, star of W. Somerset Ma[?]ghan's drama of married life, "Charming Sinners," which Paramount…

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Show Stewards "Rode Over Old Stewards""

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 4

"Last year men were appointed to act as ring stewards who were not members of the committee. It is not right on…

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Recent Hospital Carnival Gratitude of Hon. Secs, for Help

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 7

AT the recent meeting of the Hospital committee the financial statement of the late carnival and its side efforts was presented by the…

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Night Sports Fun For All at Dubbo Show Ground

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 8

Monday night will see one of the best sports programmes ever presented in Dubbo, the P.A and H. Committee having decided to hold…

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Show Notes. Show Dates: May 28th & 29th

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 5

A committee meeting will be held in the Court House Hotel on Wednesday night next at 7.30 p.m., and a full attendance of committeemen is…

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Wellington's Swimming Carnival To-Day's Great Programme. Fireworks Display

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 2

THE weather, which had been so threatening for the past few days cleared up for the Wellington Club's annual swimming carnival, which…

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Finalising The Carnival Dealing with an Overdraft Secretary Currie Resigns

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 4

Ald. J. F. Francis occupied the chair at the meeting of members of the Macquarie River Beauticfiation Scheme held in the Mechanics'…

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