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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 12 of 32

Agricultural Society. Paying over the Prizes. The Allcomers Hunters' Contest

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 April 1902 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Agricultural Society was held on Saturday afternoon for the purpose of paying over the prizes won at the…

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Ensilage at the Sydney Show

Leader · Monday 7 April 1902 · page 2

A very interesting exhibit in the shape of ensilage made from variegated thistles was shown at Messrs. Pitt, Son, and Badgery's [?] on !he show ground. It came from…

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The Bathurst Carnival. A., H. AND P. Association. Exceptionally Heavy Entries

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 7 April 1902 · page 2

The week's carnival in Bathurst begins on Wednesday, and, judging by appearances, the weather promises to be all that could be desired. Much as rain ia needed just now…

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The Show. Preparing for the Opening. "Fritz" to Break Records

National Advocate · Monday 7 April 1902 · page 3

Preparations for the Show are now becoming very active, and already a number of exhibitors may be seen on the show ground erecting their stands, and putting…

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Bathurst Show

Leader · Tuesday 8 April 1902 · page 4

The storekeepers of Millthorpe have decided to keep their places of business open all day on Wednesday, and to close all day on Thursday for the Bathurst…

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The Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1902 · page 2

There is one attraction in town which should not be overlooked by anyone—it is—the splendid display of gold and silver jewellery, watches,…

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LEADERETTES. Show Societies' Conference

Leader · Tuesday 8 April 1902 · page 2

It was decided by the conference of the Pastoral and Agricultural Societies' Union on Thursday that all undesirable callings or businesses at shows be…

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Show Rights

Leader · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 2

The sale of rights in connection with the forthcoming A and P. Society's show was held on Monday afternoon by Messrs Coulson, Harton and Co. The following prices were…

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Horses for the Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 2

By yesterday afternoon's trains there arrived from Dubbo two of Mr. C. H. Fitzgerald's trotters, Huon and Huon Junr, and Mr. Wilkin's Ranji and The…

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Bathurst Show. Record Entries. a Magnificent Display. First—judging Day

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 2

The annual show of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association has year in and year out been responsible for a magnificent collection of exhibits, which has materially assisted in the…

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The Bathurst Show. a Magnificent Exhibition. Best Ever Held. List of Awards

National Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 4

This Show, the 40th Show of the Bathurst Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Association, is by far the largest and promises to be in an equal…

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Bathurst Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 11
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Miss Ethel Cox, who secured first and special prize for her exhibit of, pickles at the recent Mudgee show, has now secured a second prize at the…

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Show Entries

Leader · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 2

The total number of entries for the forthcoming show exceeds any previous number reached. Some very fine agricultural collections are to be shown,…

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Show Sales

National Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 7

Messrs. E. H. Taylor and Co. report having sold at the Show ground yesterday, on account of the Springfield Pastoral Estate Co., the ram " Rob…

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Chpysanthemum Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 10

A meeting of the ladies of St. Paul's Church was held on Tuesday afternoon in the school-room, the Rev. T. D. Evans presiding. There were…

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The Show

National Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 2

There is one attraction in town which should not be overlooked by anyone—it is— the splendid display of gold and silver jewellery, watches,…

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Our Show Pictures

National Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 2

The portraits and illustrations contained in our special show pages are from photographs kindly lent by Messrs Beavis Bros, photographers, of Howick-street,…

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Hospital Show Tent

Leader · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 2

At a meeting held on Tuesday afternoon of the ladies concerned in the running of the Hospital Tea Tent, it was decided to charge 1s 6d for luncheon…

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Sydney Show Protests

National Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 2

Advice was received by the Bathurst Co-operative Dairying Co yesterday that their protest against first prize at the Sydney Show being awarded to the Woodstock…

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