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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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Our Picture Show "The Viking" is a Triumph of Artistry All Natural Colours

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 6

Hailed as the outstandingly beautiful movie of the year, the Management of the Monarch-Empire Theatre announces the coming of "The Viking"…

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Night Carnival at Show Ground Under Show Society Marred by Dust Storm

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 1

Last night's first attempt at the night carnival on the Show Ground, under the auspices of Dubbo P.A. and H. Society, was marred by a gale of wind which…

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Ambulance Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 8

The annual carnival in aid of the Wellington District Ambulance will be held in Bell Park, commencing on the 8th and terminating on the…

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Wellington Swimming Carnival. Wellington Team Regains Nanima Cup. Wonderful Enthusiasm

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 12

"ONE of the best swimming carnivals ever staged in the country." This was the universal opinion regarding the Wellington Swimming…

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Our Picture Show. Van Dines Story Makes Great Film

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 8

"The Greene Murder Case" was a great murder mystery story,' but as a moving picture, it is even more gripping, more exciting. The reason for…

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The Gascoignes. a Clever Show the Laughter of the Crowd

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 7

It is a long time since an audience of Dublin s thoroughly enjoyed an entertainment as it did the offering presente[?]t by the clever Gascoiga[?]s at…

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Topics of Trangie. Police Fire Shot, Carnival Abandoned. What of the Urban Area ?

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 2

Congratulations to Miss Naney [?] Spence and Master Joe Wh[?]ker, of Trangie Public School, who were successful in passing the recent…

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Sports Thrills. Exciting Events at Show Committee's Meeting. Dusty Wind Makes Things Unpleasant. Good Trotting and Motor Cycle Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 5

Thick, gritty red dust, blown by n cyclonic easterly wind, made things unpleasant for both spectators and competitors at the big…

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Narromine Show. Committee Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 10

A committee meeting of the Narromine P.A. and H.A. was held at the Court House Hotel on Thursday night at which the following were present:…

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Dubbo Swimming Club Storm Waters Carnival Must be Postponed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 6

Owing to the condition of the Macquarie River and its banks, due to the storm waters, it was decided to postpone the carnival set down for…

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Our Picture Show Vilma Banky To-Night

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 6

Vilma Banky comes to her public for the first time as a modern girl in everyday situations, in "This is Heaven," the attraction at the…

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Market Quiet Demand Only Fair Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1

At the Bales to-day, the market was quiet. Bulk wheat sold at 5/1 and bagged at 5/2 por bushel…

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1930 P. A. and H. SHOW

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 8

In order that the initial matters in connection with the 1930 annual show may be finalised, a meeting of the general committee will be…

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Swimming Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 4

Residents are reminded of the big swimming carnival to be held by the Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday next. Staged…

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Sydney Show. Record Show Likely

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 10

THE acting-president; Mr. J. H. S. Angus, presided over a meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. If the…

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Swimming Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 1

The first carnival under the aegis of the North Dubbo Swimming Club will take place on Wednesday next, commencing at 2.30. The energetic…

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Our Picture Show William Haines in Hollywood Story

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 1

"The first closeup of Hollywood public life." This is how picture people describe "A Man's Man," James Cruse's during satire on "Hollyditis," starring…

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Cricket Carnival Starts in Sydney To-day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 1

The Country Week Cricket Carnival opens to-day in Sydney. The official luncheon of the N.S.W. Cricket Association was held yesterday, at which…

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Two Aussies Meet In Exhibition Game London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 1

After cleaning up the Englishmen, the Australian billiardists started an exhibition match to-day. Scores:— Lindrum (in play), 1680, including a…

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The Swimming Carnival Wellington Scores Joyce Patterson Champion

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 3

The swimming carnival, for the mun[?] benefitof Dubbo Swimming Club and the Citizens' Band, was held on saturday night, in the presence of a…

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