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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 26 of 34

Sheep at Bathurst Show Providing for Medium Wools

National Advocate · Saturday 26 September 1908 · page 6

An important proposal by Mr. W. H. Webb concerning the exhibition of medium woolled sheep at the Bathurst show has been referred by the general committee of…

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The Show’s Grand Finale. the Juvenile Ball

Leader · Saturday 26 September 1908 · page 4

This year the ladies of Millthorpe who organised the juvenile ball, and coached the children to take part in the fancy sets, so far eclipsed all…

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Industrial Exhibition

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 28 September 1908 · page 2

We would remind our numerous readers that the above popular function eventuates next week, opening on the 7th October—For many years past the…

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Oberon Show Ball

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 28 September 1908 · page 3

The annual show ball in connection with the Oberon A.H. and P. Association came off on Friday night, in the main pavilion, under favorable weather conditions. There…

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Revising the Show Schedule

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 28 September 1908 · page 2

The sub-committee of ladies appointed to revise the schedule for the next annual show, in so far as the cookery, needle work, and fine art…

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Skating Carnival at Rockley ROCKLEY

National Advocate · Monday 28 September 1908 · page 2

A plain and fancy dress skating carnival was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday evening} and was well attended by both skaters and…

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Oberon Show Ball OBERON

National Advocate · Monday 28 September 1908 · page 2

The ninth annual ball in connection with the Oberon A. H. and P. Association took place last evening in the Art Gallery on the show ground…

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To-morrow’s Picture Show

Leader · Monday 28 September 1908 · page 2

To-morrow and Wednesday night. Mr. Blandford Wright will present King’s Picturescope in the Australian Hall, and will show a big budget of…

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The Salvation Army. Esquimeaux Fair and Sale of Work

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 28 September 1908 · page 3

An Esquimeaux fair, in aid of the local corps of the Salvation Army, was opened in the Temple on Friday afternoon, when there was a representative attendance…

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The Show Ground Trouble. Citizens’ Deputation to Minitser. Question to Be Re-opened. How the Public Were Misled

Leader · Monday 28 September 1908 · page 2

“The Leader” has to apologise to its readers for being somewhat late in conveying a report of the deputation representing the citizens of…

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Late Forbes Show Profit of £250. FORBES

National Advocate · Tuesday 29 September 1908 · page 3

At a meeting of the P. A. and H. Association the Secretary's reporton the recent Show was read, and the approximate statement of the financial result…

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The Show Dresses

Leader · Wednesday 30 September 1908 · page 4

A noticeable feature of the recent show was the large number of beautifully attired ladies, who were present from all parts of the district. To…

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The Bathurst Show

Leader · Wednesday 30 September 1908 · page 2

At meeting of the committee of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association [?] Monday, afternoon, a letter was read from Mr Trivett, pointing out…

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The Show Ground Trouble. Last Week’s Deputation. (To the Editor)

Leader · Wednesday 30 September 1908 · page 2

Sir,—I only returned from Sydney last night, and so had no opportunity before of seeing either the report of the deputation, or the subsequent…

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Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 October 1908 · page 14

The regular monthly meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Society will be held at the Cudgegong Council Chambers at 3 o'clock on Saturday afternoon. The…

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Industrial Exhibition and Flower Show at Gulgong

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 October 1908 · page 17

The annual exhibition and flower show in aid of the local Church of England Parochial Fund, is to be held in the Prince of Wales Theatre, Gulgong, on…

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Industrial Exhibition

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 October 1908 · page 17

The 15th Annual Exhibition will be officially opened on Wednesday next 7th instant, at 3, 15, by the Rev. Joseph Woodhouse one of the former ministers…

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Mudgee Show Schedule

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 October 1908 · page 14

The indefatigable and energetic secretary of the Mudgee Agricultural Society, Mr. H. Lamerton, has had an exceptionally busy time during the past…

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The Picture Show

Leader · Thursday 1 October 1908 · page 2

In yesterday’s “Leader” it was announced that a first class picture show would be given by the King’s picture Company last night, but owing to…

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Mudgee Amateur Swimming Club. the Council Takes a Hand. Perry Street to Be Fenced Off. [?]Oms to Be Erected. Sanitary Provision to Be Made. Membership Fees Reduced. Carnival to Be Held

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 October 1908 · page 12

The report of the Water and Lighting Committee, on the application of the Mudgee Amateur Swimming Club for permission and assistance…

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