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

Shows & fairs, 1902

639 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 32

Afternoon—show Ground

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 2

At 1.30 p.m. the bands began to assemble in the Public School grounds, where they were marshalled preparatory to marching to the Show…

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Show Ground

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 2

The vocal solo competitions were entered upon at 2 o'clock, but long before this time the large Art Gallery was crowded in all parts, seating accommodation being at a…

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Afternoon Session. Show Ground

National Advocate · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 2

The promoters of the competitions must have been more than satisfied with the very large assemblage in the Show Ground pavilion yesterday…

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Evening Session. Show Ground

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 2

There was again a crowded house, and the most intense interest was taken in the competitions. All performers, whether church or soloists, were favorably received…

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Cudal Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 5

THE Exhibitor's Handbook, containing— rules and regulations, annual report, balance-sheet, and schedule of prizes, in connection with Cudal A. and P. Society's annual…

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Fourth Day (Friday.) Afternoon Session. (Show Ground

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 2

The afternoon session was attended by last and enthusiastic audience who were [?] interested in the various vocal competitions for three hours without a break…

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Evening Session. Show Ground and School of Arts

National Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 2

There was an immense concourse assembled in the Show Ground pavilion at the time the Grand Champion Choral Contest was about to be…

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Sydney Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 2

The prize schedules for the Royal Agricultural Society's Show, to be held at Moore Park, Sydney, at Easter, are now ready. Intending exhibitors can receive…

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Exhibition Being Organised. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 2

British firms are organising an exhibition to be held at Gape Town next year…

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The Commonwealth Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 January 1902 · page 13

We have been requested to inform all the ladies interested in the Grand Commonwealth Fair, to be held during show week, that there will be a…

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The Easter Show

Molong Argus · Friday 10 January 1902 · page 2

IT will be seen on reference to our advertising columns that the next Royal Agricultural Show will be held at Sydney from the 26th of March to the 3rd of…

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The Commonwealth Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 2

A large and representative meeting of ladies interested in the Commonwealth Fair was held in the boys' schoolroom after 11 o'clock Mass…

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Open Column. the Show Ground Trustee Appointment. To the Editor of the Bathurst Daily Free Press

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

Sir,—In replying to the action of the President and hon. Secretary of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association with regard to my. appointment as a trustee, I will deal with…

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Agricultural Society's Committee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 13

A meeting of the committee of the Agricultural Society will be held at the Cudgegong Council Chambers on Saturday next, at 2.30 p.m. The…

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Gulgong Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 13

The annual meeting of members of Gulgong Agricultural Society will held in the Town Hall, at 7.30 ., on Monday next, 20th instant…

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P. and A. and H. Associatian

National Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 1

The committee of the P. A. and H. Association held a meeting at their rooms in order to fix the dates of the next show. Mr. T. Mack presided…

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A Good Reefing Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 12

Mr. Hurry Balston, of Botobolar who returned from West Australia about twelve months ago, has done a good deal of prospecting in various parts of…

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Blackheath Industrial Exhibition and Sale of Work

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 4

The above attraction--inaugurated by the local Presbyterian church--was opened in the Public-hall yesterday, and was an unqualified success, surpassing the promoters' most sanguine expectations. Some…

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The Show Ground Trusteeship. "A Garbled Report.". The Hod. Geo. Lee in Reply

National Advocate · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 2

At the Agricultural Association's meeting yesterday afternoon the President, the Hon. Geo, Lee, M.L.C., said that a garbled report of what…

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Blayney Agricultural Society

National Advocate · Monday 20 January 1902 · page 2

Mr Crick is in receipt of the following letter from the Department of Mines and Agriculture:—"With reference to your recommendation in support of the…

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