One of the staples of the annual Dubbo Eisteddfod is the Nursery Rhymes section, and our intrepid photographer Ken Smith stopped by to capture some of the spectacular costumes worn by entrants on Thursday, June 11.

$\"\"$ Carolyn and Baye strike a pose at the Dubbo Eisteddfod. Photo: Dubbo Photo News.

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Isabella, Mia, Amelia and Frank at the Eisteddfod. Photo: Dubbo Photo News.

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