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

Shows & fairs, 1904

574 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 29

Exhibition of Machinery

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 2

One of those exhibitions of machinery so interesting to agriculturists was given yesterday afternoon at Mr. Hastings' farm, Esrom, in the…

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Molong Show

Molong Argus · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 11

The Allcomers Hunters' prize at the approaching Molong Show has been further increased, and is now worth £14, £12 first and £1 second. The…

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Cumnock Show

Molong Argus · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 11

EVERYTHING points to the Cumnock Show, to be held on Wednesday next, being a record success. Nothing has been left undone by the Secretary and…

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Cudal News. Show Ball

Molong Argus · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 2

ON Show night [?] in aid of the Angilcan Chuc[?] nds was held in the School of Arts. About eighty couples were present. Mr. Charters…

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Blayney Show. Second Day, Large Attendance

National Advocate · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 2

The second day of the Blayney Show passed off very successfully yesterday. The weather was fine, although at times unpleasantly warm and the…

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Blayney A. H. and P. Association. Annual Exhibition. Official Opening

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 3

The attendance on the second day of the Blayney Show was a great improvement on that of Wednesday. Advantage was taken of the special trains for…

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Cumnock Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1904 · page 9

THE Committee of the above met at Leary's Hall last Friday evening. Present—Messrs W Black (chair), C Miller, J G and W T Sherringham, A J Finch, J Leary, J W…

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Cumnock Show. Wednesday Next

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1904 · page 3

THE Cumnock P., A., and H. Association's 18th annual Show takes place on the Society's grounds on Wednesday next when we fully anticipate seeing both the attendance…

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Fair Exchange. a New Back for an Old One—how It Is Done in Bathurst

National Advocate · Saturday 19 March 1904 · page 2

The "back question" is one that interests every one old and young. Few indeed, are they whose back never had ache or pain. Old backs and young…

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The Show. Final Arrangements

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 March 1904 · page 2

The committee of the Agricultural Society met on Saturday afternoon, and several little final touches were put to the arrangements for the Show,…

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Telegraphic News Swimming Carnival Sydney

Leader · Monday 21 March 1904 · page 2

At the swimming carnival the 100 Yards Championship of Australia was won by A Wickham in sixty seconds In the One Mile Championship…

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A Dance for Show Night

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 March 1904 · page 2

Those whose fancy inclines to the " light fantastic art " will find themselves entered for on the second night of the Show (Wednesday), when a…

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The Band at the Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 March 1904 · page 2

The matter of engaging the band to play at the Show was again discussed at a meeting of the Committee of the Agricultural Society on Saturday. On…

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The Gulgong Show. The Best Buggy Horse. to the Editor

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 March 1904 · page 2

Sir,—A good deal has been said as to my award in the class for the best buggy horse at the Gulgong Show. The proper time to thrash this…

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Judging at the Show. Discussion and Correspondence Mr. James Readford Superseded

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 March 1904 · page 2

The meeting of the committee of the Agricultural Society on Saturday afternoon was largely occupied in considering the question of the judges…

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Show Committee Meeting

Leader · Tuesday 22 March 1904 · page 2

The usual Monday meeting of the show committee was held yesterday afternoon. Present—Hon A T Kerr (in the chair), Messrs J Torpy,…

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The Royal Agricultural Show. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1904 · page 2

There was a scene of bustle and activity at the Royal Agricultural ground to-day. Elaborate preparations for the forthcoming show are being made…

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Mudgee A. H. and P. Association. Annual Exhibition. Mudgee

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 22 March 1904 · page 2

The judging at the Mudgee show started this morning. The weather is very hot and very few people are in attendance…

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Gulgong Fancy Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 March 1904 · page 13

As a result of the Gulgong Paddy's Market and Fancy Fair held last week the Gulgong Presbyterian new church Fund will benefit to an…

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Butter at the Gulgong Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 March 1904 · page 13

There was an error crept into our report of Gulgong the show. In the description of the exhibits we correctly stated that the first prize for…

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