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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 20 of 34

The Spring Exhibition

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 August 1908 · page 10

An attractive programme has been prepared by the committee for the Spring Exhibition, Horse Parade, Poultry Show and Sporting Events to be held…

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Show Certificates

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 August 1908 · page 10

The secretary of the Agricultural Society, Mr H. Lamerton, has received the certificates in connection with the late show, and will be glad if the…

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The Parkes Show

Leader · Thursday 6 August 1908 · page 2

An advertisement in this issue announces the annual exhibition of the Parkes P., A. and H. Association, which is to be held on September 2nd…

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Leaderettes. Japanese Fair

Leader · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 2

A Japanese Fair in connection with the Salvation Army, will take place in Orange from August 10th to the 14. Mr. J. C, L. Fitzpatrick, M.L.A., will…

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Skating Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 4

The third grand skating carnival will take place in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday next, 14th August, for which an interesting programme has been arranged, details of…

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Picture Show

Leader · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 2

The Edison Picture Company will appear in the Australian Hall on Wednesday night next. The entertainment promises to be of a higher order than…

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Barnet Fair Bill Bailey Burnt at the Stake

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 3

It has been said that Barnet Fair, like many other old-fashioned institutions, has hud its clay; but, judging by the thousands that flocked to the historic…

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No Rests In Show Cricket Always an Open Gate London

National Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 3

The "Sportsman," London states that it is very difficult to see how rests can be arranged before test matches in view of the magnitude of the county…

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Cowra Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 August 1908 · page 2

Schedules are issued for the 28th Annual show of the Cowra pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association, to be held on September 16 and…

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The Show

Leader · Monday 10 August 1908 · page 4

The show is coming close, and the secretary and committee are busy getting the ground, in order, and attending to other details. The Show…

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Skating Carnival at Rockley

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 August 1908 · page 1

A skating carnival was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday evening. The seating accommodation was packed to the utmost; visitors and skaters from Lithgow…

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Salvation Army Fa ir a Picturesque Exhibition

Leader · Tuesday 11 August 1908 · page 2

A Japanese fair in connection with the Salvation Army opened auspiciously in the local barracks last night The attendance was large,, the…

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Skating Carnival

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 August 1908 · page 2

Arrangements are now almost complete for the Bleating carnival, to take place in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday night. During the evening an exhibition of skating…

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Gulgong Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 14

A well attended meeting of the above Society was held on Monday evening last. It was decided that the next annual show be held on…

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Spring Exhibition

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 17

The forthcoming Spring Exhibition, under the auspices of the Mudgee Agricultural Society, promises to be of more than ordinary…

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Cookery Sections at the Mudgee Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 27

Sir,—Being one of many who thought a change necessary for the general good ot your Agricultural Society, and being a visitor to your…

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Football. the Bathurst Carnival. Combined Western Defeat England. a Wonderful Game

Leader · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 2

Yesterday (Wednesday) was a per feet Carnival of football and the local Union to be congratulated upon the completeness of its arrangements and…

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The Late Show School Medals. to Be Presented Shortly

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 11

The Secretary of the Agricultural Society (Mr. H. Lamerton) has just received the medals won at the late show by the Lawson's Creek and…

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The Daily Press & the Labor Party. An Appeal for British Fair Play

Molong Argus · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 6

[?]—The unfair tactics of the daily Press during the late motion of censure has [?] it imperative for me to [?] a few words to the citizens of…

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The Daily Press and the Labor Party an Appeal for Fair Play (To the EDITOR)

National Advocate · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 2

SIR.—The unfair tactics of the Daily Press during the late Motion of Censure has made it an imperative duty for me to address a few words to the citizens of this State, if…

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