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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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Beautification Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 4

At a meeting on Friday night, Die Beautification Committee made further arrangements for its Easter Carnival, which will be held in Church-street on…

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Better Days Ahead. What the Stars Show for 1931

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 5

Since I don't believe in depressing people needlessly, I am not going to read the writing on the heavenly wall too closely for the ensuing six months…

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The Easter Carnival Final Arrangements

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 1

On Friday night, final arrangements for staging the Easter Carnival to raise funds for, the River Beautification scheme were made, at a meeting held…

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Dubbo Hospital Show Enthusiastic Meeting Sporting Offer by Judge

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 4

The committee undertaking the work of organising an agricultural, horticultural and pastoral exhibition on behalf of the Dubbo District Hospital met at…

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The Country Note At the Advertisers' Exhibition Country Press Strikes It

Western Age · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 1

One of the most impressive displays staged at the exhibition held at Formers' Blaxland Galleries, Sydney, in connection with the…

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Nyngan News Show Abandoned—municipal and Shire Matters—new Dam for Water Supply—back From "Tassy"—district Court—personal Pars Show Abandoned

Western Age · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 3

The meeting which had already been twice postponed on account of rain, was held on Saturday morning last to decide about the holding of the annual…

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Not the Same Carnival and P. A. and H. Society Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 1

AN important point arose at the meeting of the Carnival Committee last Tuesday night, when it was stated that several members of the…

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Easter Show

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 1

Those local residents who intend visiting Sydney for the Show are invited to inspect the exhibit by W. H. Pal[?]ng and Co., Ltd., in the Hordern…

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Gulargambone Show Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held at Kingsley and Mathes office, on 28th inst., and the following were present:—…

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C.W.A. EXHIBITION Successful Initial Function

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 2

Held in the I.O.O.F. Hall, Gilgandra, on Friday and Saturday nights the initial exhibition under the auspices of the Gilgandra Country Wom…

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Monster Carnival Good Response to Collectors. Enthusiasm Maintained

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 3

DESPITE the very wet weather which prevailed on Tuesday night, there were about twenty people present at the weekly meeting which was…

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A Good Sport Judge's Fine Offer Helping Hospital Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 1

Mr. P. N. Shea, the well-known horse judge, of Bathurst is a good sport. The Dublin Hospital P.A. and 11…

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Nyngan News Show Abandoned--municipal and Shire Matters--new Dam for Water Supply--back From "Tassy "--District Court--personal Pars Show Abandoned

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 5

The meeting which had already been twice postponed on account of rain, was held on Saturday morning last to decide about the holding of the annual…

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At the Royal Show Western Successes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 April 1931 · page 6

All residents of our Western district, will read with interest the list of prize-winners in the cattle classes. Again the country is proving how…

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Nyngan News Wedding—more Rain—tennis Opening—presentation to Departing Cleric—another Picture Show—personal Pars More Rain

Western Age · Wednesday 8 April 1931 · page 2

Three inches of rain fell in Nvngan and most places nearby on Wednesday last. Rain commenced to fall on Tuesday night and did not really…

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Dubbo Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 2

Dubbo is more ambitious than Wellington, these rather distressful times. Although the P. and A. Society has abandoned the annual show, the…

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Show Committee

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 1

Members, of the Dubbo Hospital Show Committee are reminded that a meeting will he held in the Town Hall at 7.30 to-night…

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Carnival Notes Do Your Bit

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 2

Wednesday, 29th April, has been gazetted a public holiday for the monster carnival to be held on the Amalgamated Show and Sports…

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Easter Carnival Beautification Committee's Effort Dancing Competition

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 2

Despite the numerous counter attractions, the carnival held by the Beautification Committee during the week-end met with a fair…

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Local Jottings Local Success at Sydney Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 2

Local poultry funciers will be pleased, to know that the secretary of the Wellington Poultry Society. Mr. "Bill" Johnson, was successful…

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