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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 18 of 34

The Coming Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 22 June 1908 · page 2

There has been great excitement at the Skating Rink for the past week, and on Saturday, amongst the skaters could be seen an occasional red coat, just a case…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting. 53 Nominations for the Committee. A Satisfactory Balance Sheet

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 June 1908 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Society which was held on Saturday afternoon…

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Skating Rink Carnival. the Opening Night

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 June 1908 · page 2

The three nights' carnival at the Lithgow Skating Rink, the proceeds of two nights of winch are to be devoted respectively to the Lithgow Hospital and the…

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Mudgee Poultry Show. Balance Sheet of the Recent Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 June 1908 · page 18

A meeting of the Mudgee Poultry Club was held on Tuesday night, when the following members were present: Messrs E. E. Rouse (President), W…

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Horse Parade Show and Sales

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 June 1908 · page 18

The schedules for the Horse Parade Show, which begins on August 5th, are now ready, and intending exhibitors are advised to apply early for…

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The Franco-british Exhibition. a "Bit of the Blue Mountains."

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 June 1908 · page 6

The special correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph," writing of the visit of the Royal party to the New South Wales court at the Franco-British exhibition…

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Skating Carnival

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1908 · page 2

Considerable interest is being manifested in connection with the skating carnival to be held in the Bathurst rink on Thursday night week. July 9. A large attendance of…

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The Skating Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 July 1908 · page 2

The carnival at the Skating Rink which was commenced on Monday week, but the second and third nights of which were postponed, owing to last week's inclement…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 14

The ballot, papers, in connection with the election of 35 committeemen for the Mudgee Agricultural Society, must be in the hands of the returning officer, Mr…

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Sydney Sheep Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 14

At the annual show of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association, which opened in Sydney on Tuesday, Mudgee sheep gained the…

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Annual Sheep Show. Western Breeders Prominent. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 2

The annual show of the N.S. Wales sheep breeds' Association was opened to-day. The principal prizes in merino wore…

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The Skating Carnival. the Final Night

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 July 1908 · page 6

The carnival was brought to a conclusion on Tuesday night, when the attendance was again only moderate, though considerable interest was displayed in the…

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Sheep-breeders’ Show. Official Luncheon More Promises by the Government. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 4 July 1908 · page 4

At the official luncheon of the New South Wales Sheep-breeders’ Association to-day, Mr. Lee, Minister for Works, said the Government were…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society. Election of the Committee a Strong Team Chosen. The President Tops the Poll

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 6 July 1908 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Society, held on the 20th ultimo, 52 gentlemen were nominated for the Committee. As…

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Franco-british Exhibition. C.o.c. Exhibit Praised

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 6 July 1908 · page 1

Mr. D. A. Sutherland, consulting engineer and general manager. C.O.C., has been good enough to send the following copy of letter received from Mr. T. A. Coghlan,…

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Verto’s Picture and Variety Show

Leader · Tuesday 7 July 1908 · page 2

Notwithstanding the many rec[?]n attractions, a crowded house greete[?] the opening performance of Verto[?] Pictures and Variety Entertainers…

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Valuable Sheep. Sold After the Show. Tasmanians Top the List. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 7 July 1908 · page 2

At the stud sheep sales to-day the ram “Sylvan”, owned by the Eskvale Estate, Tasmania, which took grand champion prize at the recent sheep…

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To-morrow Night's Skating Carnival

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 2

The evening, fancy, and poster dress skating carnival, to be held in the rink at the Oddfellow's Hall to-morrow night, promises to be even more successful than…

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A Well-appreciated Show

Leader · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 2

Mr. Verto’s company, which included first-class pictures and variety entertainers, brought their short season of two nights to a close last night,…

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Labor’s Parliament. Speech by Federal Leader Twenty Years Blazing the Trail. Socialism Defended. a Fair Wage for the Toiler. Brisbane

Leader · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 2

The Inter-State Labor Conferences decided this morning to adopt as a plank of the Federal platform. a scheme of graduated land value…

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