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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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Tiny Tots' New Year Carnival Attended by a Large Crowd

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 11

IT was a happy thought that prompted the Wellington Amateur Swimming Club to hold a Continental on New Year's night in aid of the funds…

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Swimming Club Carnival on February 4

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 6

Mr. J. T. Francis (president) chaired the meeting of the Dubbo Swimming Club held at the club rooms, Cleaver's buildings, last night. Others present…

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Tennis Carnival Dubbo Plays Well Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

The Dubbo ladies, who went [?] Sydney for the Corntry week, [?] their own in the early games, be[?] four teams, including Orange II [?]…

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Local Jottings. Ambulance Carnival Abandoned

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Ambulance committee on Thursday night it was decided to abandon the annual carnival (which had been…

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"Show of Shows."

The Western Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 3

Performing as master of ceremonies for a talking picture musical revue demands the combined talents of a quick change artist, wisescracker, singer,…

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Nyngan News Swimming Carnival—will They Move Mullengudgery Hall?—the Weir Washaway—council Receives £750 Grant—"minnie" Golf Popular—personal Pars Successful Swimming Carnival

Western Age · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 3

The swimming carnival arranged to benefit the funds of the Nyngan District Hospital on Sunday afternoon last was a great success. Mr. C. H…

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Molong Show Abandoned

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 2
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Molong Show committee, at its meeting last Saturday, decided that on the present outlook it would be unwise to hold the annual show this…

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Gold Show Near Wagga

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 6

A gold rush has set in to Springfield Station, some miles from Wagga, since Arthur Wooden panne[?] some good gold and pegged out a claim of 15…

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Nyngan News Swimming Carnival.-- Will They Move Mullengudgery Hall?--the Weir Washaway-- Council Receives £750 GRANT Successful Swimming Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 5

The swimming carnival arranged to Benefit the funds of the Nyngan District Hospital on Sunday afternoon last was a great success. Mr. C. H…

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Ambulance Carnival Abandoned. But the Good Work Goes On

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 5

AT the usual monthly meeting of the Ambulance Committee on Thursday night last, it was decided to abandon the annual carnival, which had…

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Swimming Carnival Natatorials Active Record Day Expected

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 8

There was an improvement in the number who attended the Swimming Club's meeting held in Cleaver's Buildings last night. Ald. J. T. Francis (president)…

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sports and Carnival By Trotting Club for Anniversary Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 8

Record trotting, crack cyclists, export horsemanship, speedy pony flutters, screaming pillow fights real aborigine corroberee, dancing old…

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Show of Shows Also "Mickey the Mouse"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 2

The management of the Monarch-Empire Pictures make the important announcement that to-night (Friday) will sec the last screening of Warner…

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Swimming Carnival The Nanima Cup

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 2

ON Monday next (Anniversary Day) the Wellington Swimming Club will hold the annual swimming carnival at the Municipal Baths. Because of…

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Gold Show Near Wagga

Western Age · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 1

A gold rush has set in to Springfield Station, some miles from Wagga, since Arthur Wooden panned some good gold and pugged out a claim of 15…

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Hospital Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 2

All arrangements for the giant Hospital carnival, which is being held on three Saturdays, February 7th, 14th and 21st, are well in hand, and…

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Night Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 2

Farmers and Tradesmen's Trot Putinge, First Attempt, Clara Winn, Wi[?] King liuon, Brown Rock, Snowey Alto, Rockarock, War Lou,…

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Swimming Carnival Everything Ready for Monday's Function

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 3

THE members of the Wellington Club have held their final meeting in connection with the monster swimming carnival, which is to be held…

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Night Carnival Anniversary Day Attraction Trotting Club's Enterprise

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 7

Monday night next (January 26) will see one of the most spectacular night carnivals ever staged in Dubbo…

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