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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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Ambulance Carnival Quite Successful. The Final Night

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 March 1930 · page 3

THE Ambulance Carnival was well attended again on Saturday afternoon and night, it being one of the largest gatherings seen on a…

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Our Picture Show Coming Attractions

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

Magnificent sets -- replicas in many cases of the historic halls in which the Third Napoleon trod -- the full ecstasy of the decadent court of France with…

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Is It Fair

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 3

For the past few days, the premises until recently occupied by F. S. Hawkins as storekeeper, have been occupied by a travelling draper…

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Show Schedules

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 8

The show schedules for the Wellington P. A. and H. Society are now out, and same may be had on application to the secretary, Mr. F…

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Cumnock Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 8

The annual show of the Cumnock Agricultural Society was held yesterday in fine weather. Exceptionally good entries were received in…

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Our Picture Show Week-end Reflections

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

Once again Manager Taylor has an attractive offering at the Monarch-Empire open-air theatre for the weekend. Paramount's picture, "The…

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TROTTING Dubbo Club Meets Show Meeting Discussed

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

The president (Mr. J. Huston) occupied the chair at a committee meeting of the Dubbo Trotting Club on Tuesday night…

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Notes O' Nyngan Show Abandoned Parents and Citizens Meet

Western Age · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 1

Nyngan district has benefited by scattered showers on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week. Out Canonbar way 170 points fell…

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Notes O' Nyngan Show Abandoned Parents and Citizens Meet Orange Blossoms

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 7

Nyngan district, has benefited by scattered showers on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week. Out Canonbar way 170 points fell,…

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Local & General News the Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 2

At Tuesday's trotting meeting, the club decided to accord every possible support to the forthcoming Show, to try and make the trotting events…

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Narromine Show. Show Dates: May 28th & 29th. Entries Close 17th May; School Entries 9th May

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 12

Poultry Section: Mr. Hargreaves, the chief steward in this section would like some volunteers for stewards, and any willing helpers are…

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Y.A.L. Venture. 300 Boys Wanted to See Royal Show

The Western Herald · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 3

Parents who will not be able to personally escort their boys to Sydney during the Easter holidays to see the Royal Agricultural Show, will have…

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Mid-week Cricket the Whitney Cup Dubbo Students Show Form High School v. STORES

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

This match, played on No. 3 wicket, resulted in the Students gaining a handy first innings' lead over the Counter-jumpers. The boys' team is much…

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Swimming Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 2

Although nearly £30 was distributed in prizes at the last carnival held by the Dubbo Swimming Club, a profit of £6 was obtained. Although the public…

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Free Cinema Exhibition

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 1

The N.R.M. Association announce through the local contract service station, L. Astley and Co. Ltd., they will show a free programme in the Dubbo…

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Narromine Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 2
Also in The Wellington Times

Show schedules are now available, and can be obtained on application to the secretary, at Narromine. Entries close on May 17 and late entries…

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Taralga Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 6

MR. F. S. Lovett, while on holiday, visited Goulburn, and attended the Taralga show. He writes:—It was my privilege to pay a visit to the…

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Too Fast Times at Dubbo Swimming Carnival Wellington Comment

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 5

That the times recorded at the Dubbo swimming carnival were not correct, is the opinion of the Wellington "Times," which points out…

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Radio notes-news Electrical and Radio Exhibition— Dance Band

Western Age · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 3

On Wednesday, April 2, Cec. Morrison and his dunce band will transport all their belongings, including the mighty sousaphone to the Sydney…

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