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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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Show for Dubbo Hospital Board's Move Public Meeting Called

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 1

At it is now practically certain that the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association will not change its decision in connection with the abandoning…

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SWIMMING Carnival on Wednesday Good Races Anticipated

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 4

Arrangements have been finalised for the Swimming Club's carnival at the Beautification area on Wednesday night…

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Swimming Carnival Sydney Champions Invitation to Wellington

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 3

THERE was a very good attendance of the members of the Wellington women's and men's clubs at a meeting which was held in the…

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Easter Carnival Beautification Committee's Decision Effort to Raise Funds

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 1

The Macquarie River Beautification Committee has decided to hold a carnival on Easter Saturday and Monday…

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Fair Exchange a New Back For An Old One How a Bad Back Was Made Strong

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 3

The back aches at times with a dull indescribable feeling, making you weary and restless; piercing pains shoot across the region of the kidneys,…

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The Hospital Show Public Behind It Enthusiastic Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 1

There was a generous response last night to the official call for a public meeting to arrange preliminaries for the holding of a Poultry, Agricultural and…

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Nyngan News Latest Personal and General Topics Fine Work By Unemployed Our Show

Western Age · Wednesday 4 March 1931 · page 3

The members of the P. and A. Association will meet this week to discuss with other general business the holding of the annual show…

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Mendooran Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 2

All arrangements are well in hand for the annual Mendooran Show, which is to be held to-morrow (Friday). Good entries have been…

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SWIMMING Carnival Abandoned. Dance to be Held Instead

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 2

THOUGH the members of the two Swimming Clubs decided, at a meeting held on Friday last, to have a combined carnival, and the presidents…

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Mudgee Carnival Brian Jones Beaten in 100 Yards

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 2

THE Mudgee Swimming Club held, their championship meeting at the Lawson Park weir last night, when swimmers from affiliated clubs in the…

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Forbes Show Will Probably Be Abandoned

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 3

Judging by the attitude of the subscribers to the Forbes P.A. and H. Association, who attended the annual meeting, Forbes will not hold its…

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Stormy Weather Mars Swimming Carnival But Club Carries on

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 4

Despite the adverse weather conditions, the Dubbo Swimming Club carried on with its carnival at the…

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No Depression Dungog Is Lucky Show Results

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 3

There was no speculation as to what would be the result of the sale of the various privileges for Dungog Show…

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Mudgee Show First Held in 1864 Interesting History

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 3

The first meeting of the Mudgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held at the pens erected for the occasion on the Market…

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Nyngan News Latest Personal and General Topics Fine Work By Unemployed Our Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 8

The members of the P. and A. Association will meet this week to discuss--with other general business--the holding of the annual Show…

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Dubbo Will Have a Show! Public Behind Hospital Board Strong Committee Elected Election of Officers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 1

The large crowd present at a meeting in the Town Hall on Monday night was an indication that the public of…

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The Younger Set Show Ball Proposed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 6

The C.W.A. Club Room was crowded last night, when over fifty members of the Younger Set assembled for their first monthly meeting for 1931…

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Swimming Carnival In Ugly Weather Dubbo High School Annual

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 1

The annual swimming Carnival of the Dubbo High School was held at "The Terraces" yesterday afternoon. In spite of the weather, the complete…

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The Swimming Carnival Rain Spoils Finish Ray Moore Wins Scratch Race

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 5

There is a general feeling of satisfaction at the result of Wednesday evening's carnival, despite the adverse weather conditions. The ominous…

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Dubbo Will Have a Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 2

OWING to the initiative and energy of the District Hospital Board, Dubbo will have a Show on May 5 and 6, and despite the adverse times, it is expected that the public will show their appreciation of the Board's effort and make the event…

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