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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 3 of 27

Swimming Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 February 1906 · page 4

A swimming carnival, promoted by the lessee, Mr. J. Derrick, was brought off at the baths on Wednesday night. In order to ensure everything being carried out…

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Gulgong Show Abandoned

National Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Gulgong Agricultural Association, it was decided that, on account of the prevailing drought, a motion passed at the previous…

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Sale of Show Rights

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 2

Mr. Gripper offered at auction on Saturday the rights for the coming A.H. and P. show. The publican's booth brought £26, and was purchased by Mr. G. Hunn. Mr…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1906 · page 22

The regular monthly meeting of the above was held on Saturday last, when there were present Mr. V. D. Cox, president (chair), and Messrs. P. J…

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Adelaide Cycling Carnival Sydney

Leader · Thursday 8 February 1906 · page 2

The cycling carnival at Adelaide was postponed to-day on account of the extreme heat…

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The Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1906 · page 2

At the committee meeting of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association yesterday afternoon it was decided on the motion of Mr. J. W. Cockbaine, seconded by Mr. G. M…

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The Lithgow Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 February 1906 · page 4

Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries should be in the hands of the secretary not later than the 14th inst. Poultry fanciers especially should send their…

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Cumnock P. A. and H. Association

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 6

A MEETING of the Committee of the above was held on Monday last when there were present—Messrs W Black (Chair), A. J Finch, W T Sherringham, T Connelly, J…

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Canowindra Show

National Advocate · Monday 12 February 1906 · page 2

We have received from Mr J. J. Finn, hon secretary of the Canowindra P. A. and H. Association, a copy of the exhibitors' handbook for the show to be held on March…

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Narromine Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 22

The committee of the Narroraine A.H. and P. Association has decided to hold its first show in May, and a schedule is now being drawn up for…

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The Lithgow Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 22

There promises to be a most satisfactory list of entries for the above show judging from the way they are reported to be coming to hand, in…

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Trotting at the Show

National Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 2

There is already a string of about a dozen trotters in training at the Bathurst show ground in connection with the forthcoming show. In allowing the use of the…

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Lithgow Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 4

The annual Lithgow show next Wednesday and Thursday, February 21 and 22, promises to be the best over held, judging from the number of entries. The…

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Opening the Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association, it was announced that a communication had been received intimating that Mr S W Moore (Minister for…

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Tea Rooms at the Show

National Advocate · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 2

It was decided at yesterday's meeting of the committee of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association, on the recommendation of the Banquet Committee, that Mrs Millman be…

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All Nations Fair

Leader · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 2

The Methodists are having an All Nations Fair in their own hall next week, beginning on Tuesday, the 20th, at 8 p.m. Mr Dale, a…

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The Show

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 20 February 1906 · page 2

The Lithgow show takes place on Wednesday and Thursday, and promises to be a big success. Large entries have been received for all the principal horse events…

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The Methodist Fair

Leader · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 2

The All-Nations’ Fair, which was opened in the Methodist School hill last night in the presence of a large gathering, and under most…

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Bathurst Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 February 1906 · page 13

The annual Bathurst show will be held on April 4th, 5th and 6th. In the ring events the show will be very strong indeed, and for one event, the…

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Lithgow Show. Opening Day. Lithgow

National Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1906 · page 2

The annual show in connection with the Lithgow A.H. and P. Association opened to-day under favorable weather conditions. Large entries have been received, principally…

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