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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 15 of 32

Local Winners at Bathurst Show

Leader · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 2

Amongst the local winners at Bathurst Show we notice Mr J. Nancarrow as taking first prize with his heavy draught stallion, Jos. Bat[?]y,…

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Bathurst Show. Third Day. a Very Large Attendance

National Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 2

The rain, though it of course made the ground sloppy, had after all not such a great effect on the attendance at the Show yesterday as one would…

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Show Visitors

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 2

Two Sydney gentlemen whose presence at the Show did much towards contributing to the noticeable absence of the spieler and pickpocket fraternity were Messrs. Fullarton…

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Wellington Show

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 2

The entry list for the Wellington Show has filled splendidly, and the exhibition, given fine weather, should eclipse those of former years. The trotting events will prove…

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The Show Ring Events

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 2

In connection with the postponment of the ring events of the show till a date to be fixed a very, important meeting of the committee of the A. H. and P. Association…

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Our Special Show Number

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 2

It is pleasing to know that our special efforts at show time were appreciated by subscribers and advertisers alike. His Excellency the Governor and other…

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Bathurst Show. Concluding Day. Ring Events Postponed

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 2

The Bathurst Show was brought to a conclusion on Saturday, the day being occupied by exhibitors dismantling their stands aud clearing…

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Show Pigs

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1903 · page 2

A large consignment of exceptionally fine pigs left Bathurst yesterday morning consigned to the Orange Bacon Factory, most of them being prize takers at our recent…

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Show Exhibits

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1903 · page 2

The traffic in the vicinity of the Show Ground yesterday was very busy. A number of exhibitors were engaged in removing their exhibits, and the local carters…

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A Travelling Show Case. Liability of Advance Agents Albury

Leader · Wednesday 29 April 1903 · page 2

The responsibility of theatrical managers, for acts of advance agents, was raised at the Police Court to-day, when Mrs Greenwood, of the Greenwood…

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Agricultural Society. an Important Meeting

The Gulgong Advertiser · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 2

A meeting of the members of the Gulgong Agricultural Society was held on Saturday afternoon last. Among those present were : Dr. McCreadie,…

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Gulgong Agricultural Society. Meeting of Members

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 18

A meeting of the members of the above society was held on Saturday last. There were about 20 members present, Dr. McCreadie being…

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Chrysanthemum Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 11

A 3 p.m. on Tuesday next, Mr. Richards, M.L.A., will open the chrysanthemum show, to be held in the Mechanics' Institute in aid of the…

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The Wellington Show

National Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 2

The annual exhibition of the Wellington P. A. and H. Society, which was opened yesterday, is on the whole, as may be seen by the account wired…

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At the Bathurst Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 17

The concert at night, on the grounds, with such a noted singer as Miss Dalrymple at the head of affairs, attracted large, audiences…

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Wellington Show. Opening Day. a Moderate Attendance. Splendid Agricultural Exhibits. Wellington

National Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 2

The Wellington P.A. and H. Society's annual Show opened to day. The weather was glorious and the country appears considerably improved…

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Bathurst Show

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 1 May 1903 · page 2

The Bathurst A. H. and P. Association were unfortunate in choosing' the time for their annual exhibition, this year, as the rain, which had kept…

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Wellington Show

Leader · Friday 1 May 1903 · page 2

Wellington had splendid weather for the opening of its annual show on Wednesday, but the attendance was only moderate…

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Presbyterian Cake and Apron Fair. the First Day

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 May 1903 · page 4

The cake and apron fair in connection with St. Mary's Presbyterian Church, Eskbank, was opened in the School of Arts hall yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a fair gathering. For some months…

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Railway Traffic to the Show

National Advocate · Friday 1 May 1903 · page 2

During the three days of the Bathurst Show 2900 passengers arrived by the different trains in the city…

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