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

Shows & fairs, 1906

523 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 17 of 27

Forbes Show Ball a Brilliant Function Forbes

National Advocate · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 2

The Forbea Town Hall last night presented an animated and picturesque scene on the occasion of the Annual Show Ball. There were about 50 couples in attendance,…

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Next Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Monday 13 August 1906 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association on Saturday afternoon, it was decided, on the motion of Dr Machattie, seconded by Mr W H Webb,…

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Show Guessing Competition

National Advocate · Monday 13 August 1906 · page 2

In connection with tho weight guessing competition for a Singer Sewing Machine at the last Bathurst show, three persons in E L Moove. Hford, E Mortimer, Kelso,…

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Wirth Bros'. The Greatest Show on Earth

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 August 1906 · page 2

Will open in Mudgee on Saturday, August 18, and promises to be absolutely the most "splendiferous" and gorgeous circus and menagerie that…

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Bathurst Show Subsidies Those Inflated Members' Subscriptions How Did the Information Leak Out? "Something to Say Later On."

National Advocate · Monday 13 August 1906 · page 2

The whole of the correspondence which passed between the Bathurst A H and P Association and the Treasury relative to the inflation of…

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Martini's Buckjumping Show

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 2

This typical Australian show wil open in Lithgow on Friday next in Mr. Slattery's paddock, opposite Eskbank railway station. The fact of this combination…

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A Central Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 2

The proposal to hold one big central show annually in each of the large districts of the State found a warm and enthusiastic advocate in Mr B B O'Conor, Minister for…

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Wirth's Mammoth Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 3

Mr G L Patersen, the advance representative, and his staff of bill-posters arrived in Bathurst to make arrangements to open here on Tuesday. August 21, for one night…

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Forbes Show Some Interesting Notes

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 3

The progeny of Mr Walter Riddle's well known and highly bred stallion Picaninny were again to the forefront at the Forbes Show. Unfortunately, this successful Cowra…

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The N.S.W. Sheepbreeders' Show

The Bathurst Post · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 4

IN our last issue we gave particulars of the prizes won by western breeders in open competition at the above show. We now give particulars of…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 11

A meeting of the debenture holders of the grandstand syndicate, will be held at the Cudgegong Council Cam­bers, on Saturday next, at 2.30 p.m.,…

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Flower Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 11

The committee of the Mudgee Mechanics' Institute have decided to hold a grand Spring Flower Show and Art Exhibition in October. A liberal…

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Horse Show. Horse Show. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 3

The first horse show in connection with the Agricultural Society was opened this morning. There is a fine display of exhibits…

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A Central Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 11

The proposal to hold one big cen­tral show annually in each of the large districts of the State found a warm and enthusiastic advocate in Mr. B. B…

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Martin's Buckjumping Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 11

The above show will appear at Lithgow to-morrow night, and after­wards will proceed to Portland. It is more than probable that this company…

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Next Orange Show

National Advocate · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 2

As was expected, the Orange A and P Association has decided to hold its next annual show on April 10,11, and 12, 1907, a week after the Sydney Show and a week…

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Horse Parade and Poultry Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 11

Entries for the above have been extended to 6 p.m., on Saturday next…

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Horse Parade and Poultry Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 11

All entries in connection with the above close on Saturday next, 18th inst. All exhibits must be the bonafide property of the exhibitor a month…

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Forbes Show

Molong Argus · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 16

HORSE-STOCK was good at Forbes Show last week. The competition was strikingly keen in all classes, and some fine trotting and jumping was…

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A. & P. Association Show

Leader · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 4

Owing to many alterations this year It will be well for Intending exhibitors to get a copy of the new schedule which is now available, and may be…

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