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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 24 of 34

The Show

Leader · Wednesday 16 September 1908 · page 4

The Millthorpe show (or the farmers’ carnival) will be held nest week. This day week will be the second day. The secretary, Mr. C. H. Shepherd,…

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The Show Ground

Leader · Wednesday 16 September 1908 · page 2

This afternoon arbor day in connection with the new showground takes place, and given fine, sunny weather, a most enjoyable function should…

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The Show Ball

Leader · Wednesday 16 September 1908 · page 4

The committee appointed to organise the grand ball in aid of the R.C. Church, to be held on the night week in Blackmore’s Hall, are…

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Horticultural Society’s Bulb Show

Leader · Wednesday 16 September 1908 · page 2

Judging by some of the flowers shown us during the last, few days, something really fine may be expected at the show next Wednesday week…

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Cowra Show a Successful Exhibition Cowra

National Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1908 · page 2

With the ground covered for miles around by a luxuriant carpet of verdure, and a most genial and friendly sun, tempered by a cool breeze springing from an…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society. Spring Exhibition. A Successful Gathering. An Attractive Programme. Trotting and Biking contests. Poultry Exhibits

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 September 1908 · page 21

Fine weather, a fair attendance, and an attractive variety programme characterised the Spring Exhibition held on the show ground yesterday,…

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Japanese Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 September 1908 · page 14

The Japanese Fair in connection with the Salvation Army which was held at the Barracks on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, passed off very successfully…

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Skating Carnival

National Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1908 · page 2

The last skating carnival of the season will take place to-night in the Oddfollows' Hall. Partioulars are advertised…

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The Show

Leader · Thursday 17 September 1908 · page 4

Our representative called at the secretary’s office to inquire how be liked the weather. It was snowing at the time. “Well, we always like…

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The Show Ground Arbor Day Function. Successful Outing

Leader · Thursday 17 September 1908 · page 2

An important event in the history of the Orange Agricultural and Pastoral Society transpired on the society’s new ground yesterday,…

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Nature Study Exhibition

Leader · Friday 18 September 1908 · page 2

It is with pleasure that we direct attention to the Nature Study Exhibition, which is being promoted by the Public School Teachers…

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The Show Ground Trouble. Large Meeting of Citizens. Further Deputation to Minister

Leader · Friday 18 September 1908 · page 2

A large and influential meeting of the citizens of Orange was held at the Town Kali last night to devise means of retaining the present sports…

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The Show

Leader · Saturday 19 September 1908 · page 6

Millthorpe’s greatest event the annual show, takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Everything possible has been done for the convenience of…

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Planos at Cowra Show

National Advocate · Saturday 19 September 1908 · page 6

There were three non-competitive exhibits of pianos at the Cowra Show on Wednesday and Thursday. The Broadwood Pianoforte Coy, of which Mr. D. J. Mahoney is…

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The Turf Cowra Show Races Cowra

National Advocate · Saturday 19 September 1908 · page 6

The Cowra Show races opened to-day. The weather was beautiful, the attendance splendid, and the racing good. Results : Trial Handicap—Trent l, Playfair 2,…

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The Suva-Hero Collision Officers to Show Cause Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 19 September 1908 · page 6

The Marine Court to-day concluded the inquiry into the circumstances attending the collision between the steamer Suva and the tug Hero off…

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The Bulb Show

Leader · Monday 21 September 1908 · page 2

As will be seen by advertisement, the time has been extended for the receiving of entries until Monday night and will be received by the Secretary…

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Nature Study Exhibition

Leader · Tuesday 22 September 1908 · page 2

An important meeting of the executive of the above took place on Saturday last. The following stewards were appointed:—Section I (Oology)…

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The Show

Leader · Tuesday 22 September 1908 · page 4

The secretary of the Millthorpe A. and P. Association was kept Very busy until a late hour on Saturday night receiving entries for the show…

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The Show Ground Trouble

Leader · Tuesday 22 September 1908 · page 2

We are given to understand that a meeting of the trustees of the A. and P. Association has been called for this (Tuesday- afternoon at 3.15, at the…

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