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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 16 of 32

Show Omissions

Leader · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 2

In the horse section we omitted to comment on the triumph of Dr Fitz Patrick’s steed as a buggy horse against all comers, and the doctor's further achievement with…

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Orange Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 3

The last day of the Orange Show passed off satisfactorily. Unforuntely a couple of accidents happened. In the federal Trot, as the horses passed the post, St. John, frightened…

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Orange Annual Show. the Third Day

Leader · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 2

Yesterday's proceedings terminated this year's exhibition in connection with the Orange A. and P. Society. The attendance was again large for the…

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Orange Show. Concluding Day. Orange

National Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 2

The concluding day of the Orange Show was favored with fine weather, and the attendance was very good. During the progress of the day's…

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Open Column. the Bathurst Show. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 3

Sir,—I read in your issue of to-day what the reporter of the Mail has to say about our show. It is a most interesting account, and some good…

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Wellington Show

National Advocate · Monday 21 April 1902 · page 2

The annual show of the Wellington P. and A. Society will commence, on Wednesday next and will continue over the two following days. Excellent entries have…

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Show Prizes

National Advocate · Monday 21 April 1902 · page 2

It is announced in our advertising columns that the prizes won at the recent Bathurst Show will be paid on Wednesday afternoon at the Society's office, Russell-street…

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Our Show. an Impartial Review

Leader · Monday 21 April 1902 · page 2

One thing has been amply demonstrated by the Show just over, and that is that given a good programme and fair weather, no centre of population in the West can…

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The Orange Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1902 · page 2

Writing anent the Show which has just concluded out Orange correspondent say:—"The Hospital tent realized the respectable sum of £110 and supplied a want very much…

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Wellington Show

Leader · Wednesday 23 April 1902 · page 4

Wellington Show takes place this week. Wellington is a pretty town, and the show ground one of the best in N.S.W. Cheap excursion tickets will be issued…

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The Orange Show

Leader · Wednesday 23 April 1902 · page 4

An idea of the financial success of the recent Orange Show may be gained from the fact that the takings at the gate amounted to £624 7s. 4d. for…

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The Late Show

Leader · Wednesday 23 April 1902 · page 4

We are all pleased that the Orange Show was such a great success. The secretary and other officials deserve praise for their work Millthope visitors were…

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Local and General. the Orange Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 23 April 1902 · page 2

Receipts from the Orange show, including admissions to the show daring the three days and the two continentals, were over £624, being .more than £108…

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Telegraphic News. a Coming Show. Vaudeville Entertainment for Orange. Sydney, Tuesday night

Leader · Wednesday 23 April 1902 · page 2

Lee and Rial's world's entetainers appear fear in Orange on Thursday, 1st May; in Polite Vaudeville as given at the Palace Theatre to overflowing houses for months…

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Agricultural Society's Committee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 April 1902 · page 11

A special meeting the Agricultural Society's Committee will be held on Saturday afternoon to receive and pass for payment accounts, to receive Clerk…

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Flower Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 April 1902 · page 11

The flower show and art exhibition in aid of the funds of St. Paul's, Presbyterian Church will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday and…

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Manildra Show

Molong Argus · Friday 25 April 1902 · page 8

MR. G. W. GRIFFITH, Hon. Sec. Manildra P. and A. Association, advises us that the date of the next Ploughing Matches and Exhibition…

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Molong Marble. Exhibits at Orange Show

Molong Argus · Friday 25 April 1902 · page 2

THERE are many who honestly consider that Mr. John Neilson's exhibit of Molong marble at the Orange Show last week should have been awarded first prize,…

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Wellington Annual Show. Second Day. Seven Thousand People Present

Leader · Friday 25 April 1902 · page 2

OFFICIALS : — President : Mr L. N. [?] Vice-presidents : Messrs J. T. P. B[?] E. A. Smith. Treasurer : Mr J. Dowling Brown…

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Short Story In a Boat Swing Grand Carnival in the Zoo Grounds. Royal Artilleby Band. Illuminations

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 25 April 1902 · page 2

SUCH, with much more of a like nature, could be read on the large pink posters outside the Zoo grounds at Railton, a town…

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