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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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P. A. and H. Society Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 10

A meeting of the general committee of the P., A. and H. Society will be held in the School of Arts Hall to-night at 8 o'clock, when…

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Local Show Society

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 6

All interested are notified that a meeting of the above society is being held in Brien's Hall on Saturday afternoon next, at 3 p.m. The…

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Our Picture Show Big Picture to be Screened "The Tragedy of Youth"

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 8

One of the big scenes embodied in the Tiffany-St[?] production, "The Tragedy of Youth" shows the sinking of a large ocean liner after the boilers…

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TRANGIE. Swimming Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 5

The postponed Swimming Carnival will be held on Sunday next at the Weir, when the programme, as advertised, will be adhered to…

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The Swimming Carnival Glean Contests Poor Patronage Club's Initial Effort

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 6

The attendance at the Weir, on the occasion of the inaugural carnival of the North Dubbo Swimming Club on Wednesday afternoon was very…

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WELLINGTON P., a and H. SOCIETY Stewards Appointed for 1930 Show Wood-Chopping To Be a Feature

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 3

[?] meeting of the general committee [?] the P. A. and H. Society was [?]ld in the School of Arts Hall on [?]ursday night last, when many…

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Coonamble Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 1

The annual Coonamble Show will be held on May 28 and 29, one week after the Dubbo event. The P.A. and H. Committee at Coonamble advises that…

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Our Picture Show Coming Attractions

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 3

Rich in romance, stark drama, humour and spectacle, "Eternal Love," which is to be screened to-night and to-morrow night, easily ranks among…

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Girls Barred From Show Events

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 2

That girls under the age of 16 would not be allowed to take part in trotting or jumping events at the minimi show was a decision reached by…

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Country Boys' Chance Royal Easter Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 2

THE Young Australia League, which believes in "Education by Travel", has just concluded a most successful tour across Australia, in which…

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Dubbo Swimmers Successful at Trangie Local Carnival for Enderby

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 1

Dubbo swimmers were successful At the swimming carnival held at Trangie yesterday, when a large crowd of people was…

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Swimming Carnival at Trangie

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 7

The carnival, postponed from 26th January, was held at the Gin Gin Weir on Sunday, in the presence of a crowd estimated at 300. The object…

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Dubbo Swimmers Active Team for Mudgee Carnival Fixed for March 12

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 1

Members of the Swimming Club met at the Town Hall last night, to consider a programme of events for the carnival to be held on Wednesday,…

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Ambulance Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 8

The annual carnival in aid of the Wellington District Ambulance will be held in Bell Park, from the 8th to the 15th March. The Ambulance…

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Our Picture Show "The Letter"

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 8

There have been many thrilling lights shown on the screen since that form of amusement became popular. But it bus never presented anything…

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Royal Show at Easter Country Boys' Chance to Visit Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 2

The Young Australia League, which believes in "Education by Travel," has just concluded a most successful tour across Australia, in which over 500…

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Swimming Carnival. at Trangie

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 4

The carnival, Postponed from 26th January, was held at the Gin Gin Weir on Sunday, in the presence of a crowd estimated at 300. The object…

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Cumnock Show Arrangements Well Forward

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 5

There was a good attendance of committeemen at the P.A. and H. Association meeting, presided ever by Mr. G. T. Black, on Saturday afternoon,…

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Dubbo Rates and Taxes Its Fair Name Defended by the Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 8

"Good name in man or woman Is the immediate jewel of their souls. He who filches from me my good…

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Show Notes. This Year's Dates: May 28th AND 29th

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 7

A special committee meeting will be held on Wednesday night next at the Court House Hotel to discuss an important proposal to reduce the…

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