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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 12 of 32

Royal Show. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 14 April 1903 · page 3

Another good attendance is expected at the show to-day…

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Royal Agricultural Show. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 14 April 1903 · page 2

About 45,000 were present at the show this afternoon, the weather being dull and threatening. Royal hunter contest, first prize £100:—…

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Sydney Show. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1903 · page 2

The show was continued to-day, when there was an excellent attendance. The high jump resulted in a tie between H. D. Morton's Desmond,…

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Royal Agricultural Show. Record Jumping. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 15 April 1903 · page 2

The show was continued to-day before a large attendance. In the high jump splendid performances were witnessed, eight horses cleared 6ft. 2in.,…

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Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1903 · page 2

Though the total number of the entries for this year's Bathurst show is not yet available, it is known that the exhibits will, both as regards quality…

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The Show

The Gulgong Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1903 · page 2

Although yesterday was an off day at the Show, there were nearly 9,000 people present. Mrs. Ellicott won the Ladies High Jump on Skylark, which…

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The Bathurst Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 16 April 1903 · page 2
Also in Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative

For many years past the exhibitions held under the auspices of that capable and energetic body—the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association—have attracted and…

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Our Special Show Number

National Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1903 · page 2

Thursday next will be a red letter day in Bathurst and all along the west, for the reason that on that day our annual exhibition will be in full swing. We will have…

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Sydney Show. Record Jumping

Leader · Thursday 16 April 1903 · page 2

The high jump, which was posponed from Monday owing to the heavy storm of rain, was resumed on Tuesday. The following horses, which had…

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The Sydney Show. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1903 · page 3

The Sydney Show was continued to-day, the attendance numbering about 10,000. The Consolation Hunters Contest attracted seventeen…

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Grass.Fed Sheep at Dubbo Show

National Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1903 · page 2

In connection with the Dubbo Show which is to be held on May 6 and 7, we have received from Mr. Harley Antill, Secretary to the Association, a circular announcing…

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The High Jump at the Sydney Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1903 · page 8

The high jump at the Sydney show attracted a good many entries, and was finally narrowed down to three, Mr. H. D. Morton's Desmond, Mr…

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The Fat Bullock at the Sydney Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1903 · page 8

Tho prize for the fat bullock at the Sydney show was this year awarded to a beast fattened by Mr. W. A. Gardiner, of Wellington. It was an…

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Breeding Stock at the Show. An Absurd Rale

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1903 · page 3

The rule of the Agricultural Society which bars from exhibition any animal which has won twice should be repealed, as far as…

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Exhibition in Dublin. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 17 April 1903 · page 3
Also in National Advocate

A representative conference in Dublin has affirmed the desirability of holding an International Exhibition in that city…

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The Show Concerts

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 17 April 1903 · page 2

The entertainments at the Show ground during the Show nights are a source of great attraction in Bathurst, and are earnestly looked for and…

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The Easter Show

Molong Argus · Friday 17 April 1903 · page 5

The attendance at the Easter Show of the Royal Agricultural Society has been phenomenal, and the 'boomsters' are citing the fact as evidence that…

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Oberon Show Committee

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 April 1903 · page 5

A meeting of the show committee was held in the pavilion on Saturday afternoon. The hon. treasurer, Mr. A. Morton, made a financial statement, in which he compared this year's receipts and expenses with…

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