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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 9 of 27

Mr leist and the Show. an Anonymous Leiter

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1906 · page 4

In the course of conversation with a representative of this journal, Mr Fred Leist, the judge in the art section of the Bathurst show, mentioned that he…

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The Show Concerts

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 2

The first show concert will be given in the main pavilion tonight. The Society has spared no expense in getting together a combination of [?] who…

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Carnival Jottings

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 April 1906 · page 9

Mr. Alf. Blackman was prevailed upon to ride Roberts in the Bracelet, but the weight was too much to land him a winner…

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Easter Cricket Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 April 1906 · page 16

Great interest is being taken in the forthcoming match against the Sydney team. If the weather be favorable, a record crowd will witness the match…

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Show Concerts

National Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1906 · page 2

A large audience assembled in Main the Pavilion last-night to hear the first of the Show Concerts, which was, in comparison with other years, very…

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Bathurst Show

Leader · Thursday 5 April 1906 · page 2

The opening day of the Bathurst Show was held yesterday under favorable weather conditions. The various classes were well filled, and…

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A Good Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 April 1906 · page 14

Is now being made by T. Hill & Son, " The Busy Drapers," who have opened their new Winter Drapery. The goods have been carefully selected, and…

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The Sydney Easter Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 April 1906 · page 14

The Secretary (Mr. H. M. Somers) of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales forwards the total entries in the stock sections for the Easter…

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Bathurst Show. Continued From Page 4. the Art Gallery

National Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1906 · page 2

The Art Gallery had an array of varied kinds of exhibits, and presented a beautiful appearance. In the centre of the building wore plants and flowers,…

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Bathurst Show. Judging Day. Perfect Weather and Big Entries

National Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1906 · page 4

Amidst glorious weather the Show, Bathurst's great annual event, opened yesterday. Despite the complaints about a poor season in the West, Mr…

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Coonabarabran Carnival. Races and Ball. Successful Gatherings. Merriwa and Risk Win the Double

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 April 1906 · page 9

The Castlereagh Aamateur Racing Club held their annual race meeting on the Coonabarabran course on Thursday and Friday of last week,…

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Cumnock P. A. and H. Association

Molong Argus · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 8

A COMMITTEE meeting of the above was held on Friday last. Present: Messrs. W. Black (chair), Finch, J. G. Sherringham, Leary, W. T. Sherringham, Munro…

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Military Fair

Molong Argus · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 5

THE Military Fair was brought to a close on Saturday night last, after having been open from the previous Tuesday. The stalls were all pretty…

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Bathurst Show

Leader · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 4

Sixty-two passengers were booked from Millthorpe by the special excursion to Bathurst on Thursday morning…

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Bathurst Show

Leader · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 2

The rain kept off yesterday until well in the afternoon, enabling the visitors to attend the show in something like record numbers. The…

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The Show Concerts

National Advocate · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 2

The concert last night was an improvement on its predecessor and the audience was considerably larger. Miss Lancely was particularly happy in…

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Bathurst Show. Official Opening

National Advocate · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 4

The official opening of the exhibition took place at about noon in the main pavilion, the ceremony being performed by Hon S W Moore (Minister for…

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District Winners at Bathurst Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 4

In the list of prize-winners at Bathurst show appear the following local and district names: -- Draught Colt, between 1 and 2 years, J. A. Lambert 1. Best one fleece…

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Bathurst Show. Second Day. Large Attendance

National Advocate · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 2

The Bathurst show was continued yesterday in the presence of a large gathering, a Dumber of visitors from centres east and west of Bathurst being…

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Cumnock P a and H Association

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 6

THE Cumnock show committee met last Friday when there were present—Messrs Black (Chair) Finch, J G Sherringham, McDonnell, Munro,…

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