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

Shows & fairs, 1908

663 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 34

Show Societies' Conference

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 19

DURING Easter week the annual conference the Pastoral and Agricultural Societies' Union of New South Wales was held in Sydney, when—amongst other business—…

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Coonabarabran Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 May 1908 · page 2

Our correspondent wires: The Coonabarabran Show was formally opened by the Hon. G. W. Oakes on Tuesday last. The Minister delivered…

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Proposed Cancellation of Licenses. Publicans to Show Cause

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1908 · page 2

The Bathurst Licencing Bench yesterday granted Sub-Inspector Anderson authority to issue summonses against George Evans, calling upon…

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St. Paul's Jubilee and Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 9

The celebrations in connection with the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Presbyterian Church…

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Sotala. The Weather Conditions...Empire Day...Easter Carnival Association

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 6

The weather as usual is the chief topic of conversation, and no very pleasant one at that. On Saturday morning there was every appearance of a…

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The Coming Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 4

Considerable interest is being taken by roller skaters, their friends, and lovers of good wholesome amusement in the coming poster carnival at the rink, to be held on…

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The Dubbo Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 3

The Dubbo Show was opened on Wednesday, and as far as entries are concerned it is one of the best shows yet held by the P. A. and H. Association…

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Our Agricultural Society

Leader · Monday 11 May 1908 · page 2

Now that the committee of the Orange A. and P. Association are engaged upon one of the most important developments in its history, the time…

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A Successful Show Season

National Advocate · Monday 11 May 1908 · page 2

The poultry shown this year by Mr. A. E. Pollard, Lambert-street, Bathurst, have been most successful, securing two specials, 25 firsts, 10 seconds, and 10 v.h.o…

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Carnival at the Rink

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 2

A very successful fancy dross and poster carnival was held at the Skating Rink on Monday night. There was a very satisfactory attendance of the public, and there…

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Coonabarabran P. & A. Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 8

The annual show, in connection with the P. and A. Association, of Coonambabran, was held on Wednesday and Thursday, April 29th and 30th, under…

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The World The France-British Exhibition Proposal to Open on Sunday's London, Thursday afternoon

National Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 6

[?]Yves Guyot, the well-known French writer and publicist, in a letter to the "Times," urges that the Franco-British Exhibition should be kept open…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 15

A meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Society will be held on Saturday afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock. All members in addition to the…

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The Country Week Carnival

National Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 2

The council of the New South Wales Rugby Union has adopted the following programme for June 8 in connection with the Country Week Carnival:—…

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Franco-British Exhibition Serious Friction London, Tuesday afternoon

National Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 3

There is serious friction between the Australian State Commissioners and the executive of the Franco-British Exhibition…

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Franco-british Exhibition. Trouble at Home London

Leader · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 2

The Australian State Commissioners at the Franco-BritIsh Exhibition are affronted at not receiving proper recognition at the opening ceremony…

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Franco-British Exhibition SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 2

Mr. Wade stated to-day that he had received a cable saying that the building which was erected at the Franco-British Exhibition obsouring the Australian courts…

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The Australian Buckjumpers. a Great Show—a B[?] House

Leader · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 2

The combination of rough riders, which was such a big [?] Sydney for ten weeks, made their debut before an Orange audience last night…

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Orange Show Ground Deputation to the Premier

National Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 6

One of the largest me tings known, to Orange was held in the Town Hall on Thursday night, (writes our Orange correspondent) under the presidency of the Mayor…

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Skating Carnival

National Advocate · Monday 25 May 1908 · page 2

Arrangements are in progress for a skating carnival to be held at the rink on Thursday, June 4. It is intended that there shall be plain, faney, and poster costumes, and…

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