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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1901

532 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 27

Rylstone District News. the Autumn Show — the Rabbit Pest—marriage—general Items

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 May 1901 · page 7

The eighth annual show, held in Rylstone last week, was a success in every way. The exhibits were of a very superior quality. Mrs…

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Gulgong Agricultural Society

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1901 · page 4

A general meeting of the members of the Gulgong Agricultural Association will beheld at the Town Hall on Monday evening next, May 6th, at 7 30…

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Young People's Industrial Exhibition. Meeting of the Lithgow Committee

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 May 1901 · page 4

A meeting of the local committee was held on Tuesday afternoon, at which the following members, were present:--Mesdames Brown, Baird, Cook, Asher. Curwood, Kirkland, Hayley…

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Orange Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 7

A CORRESPONDENT writes the following to us as regards the Molong district stock competing at the late Orange Show :—Mr. G. E. Welford, of Eugowra, was first in lady's hack and gents…

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Orange Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 10

THE anticipated success of Orange annual show, which extended over four days last week, was much upset by the wet and cold weather; otherwise, it was the beat yet held…

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Show Notes

Leader · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 5

The chief feature of show week was the weather, and as the show and April weather are two factors in Orange which cannot co-exist, and the weather was…

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Wellington Show

Leader · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 3

This show opened on Wednesday morning under the most favorable conditions. Our special reporter says it is being largely patronised by Orange visitors, and there are…

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Glasgow International Exhibition. LONDON, Thursday Evening

National Advocate · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 2

Their Royal Highnesses the Duke arid Duchess of Fife opened the Glasgow International Exhibition to-day. The exhibition is an excellent one, and…

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Latest Cablegrams. Glasgow Exhibition. the Duke of Fife's Speech. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 3

The Duke of Fife, in his speech, declaring the Glasgow Exhibition open, acknowledged the valuable support given by the colonies. With the Duchess of Fife (Princess Louise…

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The Wellington Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 6 May 1901 · page 2

The annual exhibition of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society was opened on Thursday last. Favorable weather prevailed, although it was dull…

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Earl's Court Exhibition. LONDON, Sunday Afternoon

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 May 1901 · page 3

The Duke of Cambridge yesterday opened, the Earl's Court Military Exhibition, including representation of the siege of Pekin…

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The Hawkesbury Show

Leader · Wednesday 8 May 1901 · page 2

The Hawkesbury Show will be held on May 9th, 10th, and 11th. The character of the show may be gleaned from the fact that the entries received exceed the…

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Gulgong News. Gulgong Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 9

A general meeting of the members of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. There was a large attendance of…

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The Orange Show. ORANGE

National Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 3

The Singer sewing machine, given as a prize for the bullock-weight guessing competition, realised for the A. and P. Society the sum of £15…

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Dubbo Show. a Great Success. a Record Attendance. Dubbo

National Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 2

Grand weather favored this, the second day of the Dubbo P. A. and H. Association's Show. It is estimated that there were fully 8000 people…

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Bodangora News. He Wellington Show.—the Progress Committee Election.—general

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 9

'I don't kno' nothin' about no dead gwides, an' am a bit shaky on the a' ones, so expect no flowery talk [?] me."…

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Gulgong Agricultural Society

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 8

A general meeting of members of the Gulgong Agricultural Association was held in the Council Chamber on Monday evening last. There was a…

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Anglican Church Fair

Molong Argus · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 5

A MEETING of ladies was held at the Rectory on Friday when a large number of Church workers decided to co-operate in promoting a Fair to be…

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Dubbo Show

Molong Argus · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 2

AT Dubbo Show, which concluded yesterday, Mr. H. J. Young's Skipper won the Lady's Hunters and District Hunters. Mr. Young's nomination was also second in the Pony…

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Show Riders

Molong Argus · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 2

AT Wellington Show, Master Sherringham, of Cumnock, was awarded the prize for best boy rider. For the best gentleman rider the judges could not separate Messrs. M. Leary…

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