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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 16 of 34

Church Fair at Portland

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 25 May 1908 · page 3

A "May Fayre" was opened in Tweethe's a Hall on Friday evening, in aid of the trust fund of the Portland Methodist Circuit. The opening ceremony was performed…

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Success at Bourke Show

Leader · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 2

We have again [?] congratulate Miss Ethel and Dolly Seymour, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. George Seymour, of the Exchange Hotel on their success with…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society. The Curtails Rung Down on Protests. Date of Annual Meeting Fixed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 5

There was a packed house in the Cudgegong Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon to see the old Committee die. Not a few, perhaps,…

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A. and P. Association. Arranging Next Show

Leader · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 4

The A- and P. Association committee met at the School of Arts yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance of members present, and the…

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Anglo-French Exhibition Visited by the King and Queen Also by French President London

National Advocate · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 3

King Edward, Queen Alexandra, and the Prince of Wales met President Fallieres yesterday in the Industrial Hair at the Anglo-French Exhibition…

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The Band. a Fair Start Made

Leader · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 6

A public meeting in connection with the formation of a brass band was held in the School of Arts on Thursday night. There was a fair…

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"Best in the Exhibition " SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 4

The Premier this afternoon received from the Agent-General in London the following cable; " His Majesty the King expreased to Lord Jersey, the…

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A Grand Show. West’s Pictures and the Brescians

Leader · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 5

Is it necessary to report that this exceptionally fine combination of public entertainers had a crowded house, and gave a splendid entertainment,…

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The King’s Compliments. the Franco-british Exhibition “N.s. Wales the Best of All.” Sydney, Friday

Leader · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 4

The Premier has received the following cable from the N.S.W. Agent General in London:— “The King has expressed to Lord…

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Forbes Show

National Advocate · Monday 1 June 1908 · page 2

The comittee of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association have invited the Hon. C. A. Lee, Minister for Works, to open the annual show on August 12 and 13. The show programmes…

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No Show. (To the Editor)

Leader · Monday 1 June 1908 · page 2

Dear Mr. Editur,—Yous blokes as is cutting against the Show Push kin git O[?] the earth. You ain't in it. You won't even beplaced. And this Is why…

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Nature Study Exhibition

Leader · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 2

Although this exhibition is still five months distant, no stone seems to be left unturned towards securing success. Already almost all the schools…

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Bathurst Musical Carnival Additional Competitions

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 June 1908 · page 2

At a meeting of the Bathurst Musical and Literary Association, presided over by Alderman H. P. Craig last night, it was decided to add a few competitions to the…

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The Skating Carnival

National Advocate · Thursday 4 June 1908 · page 2

The skating carnival, to be held, in the Oddfellows Hall to-night, promises to be a great success. Particulars are advertised…

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Show Dates

National Advocate · Friday 5 June 1908 · page 2

Next year's Bathurst show will be hold on March 31, and April 1 and 2. The West Maitland show has been fixed for the preceding week, the Sydney show will open on…

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Bathurst Show Committee

National Advocate · Friday 5 June 1908 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of the committee of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association, presided over by the President, Mr. H. C. Suttor, was held…

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A. and P. Association. Appointing Show Stewards

Leader · Friday 5 June 1908 · page 4

The A. and P. Association committee met on Wednesday afternoon. There was a fair attendance. The President, Mr.T. Warburton,…

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"A Great Achievement" Bathurst Exhibit at Sydney Show

National Advocate · Friday 5 June 1908 · page 2

The success of Bathurst in securing second prize in the district agricultural trophy competition at the late Sydney show was characterised by Mr…

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Show Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 2

A COMMITTEE meeting of the Molong A. and P. Association was held in the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon last. There were present—Messrs Geo. Packham…

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Show Disqualifications

National Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 6

The P. and A. Societies' Union, has notified the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association, that it has confirmed two disqualifications recently imposed by the…

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