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

Shows & fairs, 1903

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

The Durbar. a Unique Exhibition. London, Wednesday

Leader · Thursday 1 January 1903 · page 3

In opening the Durbar Art Exhibition, Lord Curzon lamented the decline of modem art. The exhibition contains a priceless collection. The…

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Delhi Durbar. the Art Exhibition. London

National Advocate · Thursday 1 January 1903 · page 3

In opening the Durbar Art Exhibition the Viceroy (Lord Curzon)lamented the decline of Indian Art. The exhibition contains a priceless…

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A Show Judge Committed

Leader · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 2

In the Melbourne City Court, William McNabb, grazier, of Gippsland, and John Rasch and Lawrence Rasch, his employees, were committed for…

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Another Important Speech Boers Must Show Active Loyalty. Before Responsible Government Is Conceded. London, Wednesday Afternoon

National Advocate · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 3

Mr Chamberlain after meeting with an enthusiastic reception at Pietermauritzburg, made another important speech, in which he said there must be…

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The Bathurst Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 January 1903 · page 14

April 22nd, 23rd, and 24th have been fixed as the dates of Bathurst's next great Agricultural Show…

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Coming for the Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 January 1903 · page 11

We received a letter from Launceston this week from Mr. Henry, manager for the Billie Howarde Dramatic Company, who have had a…

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Grass Right of Show Ground

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 January 1903 · page 11

On Tuesday next, 13th instant, Mr. J. M. Cox will soil at the Cudgegong Council Chambers the grass right of the show ground for 12 months. Terms…

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Sporting. Cycling. Sydney Carnival. Taylor Beats Walker. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 8 January 1903 · page 3

The Cycling Carnival was continued last night, when there was a large attendance. Following are the results:—SUMMER WHEEL RACE—1st prize, £100…

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Orange Police News. TUESDAY. (Before Mr. E. Marriott, P.M., and Messrs. A. Fullarton, A. Buckham, and H. W. Larance, J's.P.)

Leader · Thursday 8 January 1903 · page 2

Constable Campbell proceeded against a school boy named Edward Murphy for throwing stones. Fined 1s and 2s 6d costs of court…

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Blackheath Presbyterian Industrial Exhibition

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1903 · page 4

The second exhibition and sale of work in connection will Blackheath Presbyterian church funds was opened in the Public hall yesterday afternoon under bright and happy auspices. Since the erection of…

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Nyngan Agricultural Society

National Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 2

A telegram from Nyngan states that at the adjourned annual meeting of the district Pastoral and Agricultural Association, the following office-bearers were elected:—Mr…

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The Royal Agricultural Society. Bogus Ballot Papers. Circulated Among Members

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 2

The attention of those interested in the Royal Agricultural Society and its doings is drawn to a very official-looking, but absolutely unauthorised…

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The Blackheath Exhibition

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 13 January 1903 · page 3

The industrial exhibition in connection with the Presbyterian church was largely attended on Friday. and Saturday' nights, when- some further competitions and exhibits were judged The stalls were…

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A Gulgong Agricultural Society Matter

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 January 1903 · page 13

At the conclusion of the annual meeting of the Gulgong Agricultural Society, Mr. Cross asked Mr. R. Rouse, the chairman, whether he had…

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The Gulgong Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 January 1903 · page 7

The annual meeting of the above society was held on Monday night, when about 20 members were present. The President, Mr. R. Rouse,…

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Scottish Fair at Portland

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 January 1903 · page 5

Yesterday was quite a gala day for Portland, the occasion being the opening of the "grand Scottish fair" arranged on behalf of the Presbyterian church funds. The success which attended the effort from…

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Molong Show

Molong Argus · Friday 16 January 1903 · page 8

A MEETING of subscribers to Molong P. & A. Association will be held at S. D Bennett & Co's. office on Saturday afternoon, 24th instant, when the advisability…

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Cumnock Show

Molong Argus · Friday 16 January 1903 · page 7

THE Committee of Cumnock P. A. & H. Association meet on Monday next to consider the question of holding a Show this year. If the meeting…

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Local and General. Bathurst Show

Molong Argus · Friday 16 January 1903 · page 16

MR. W. G. THOMPSON, hon. secretary of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association, advises us that the next show of his society will be geld on April 22…

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The Great Ram Fair

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 7

MESSRS S D BENNETT AND CO'S great [?] tair, one of he events of the year in the district, is advertised for Thursday February 26th and is bound to attract the…

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