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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 27 of 34

Congregational Fair

Leader · Friday 2 October 1908 · page 2

The Congregational Fair, which opens in the Foresters’ Hall on Monday night, 6th instant, promises to be thorough success. The lady worker’s…

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The Colonial Fair

Molong Argus · Friday 2 October 1908 · page 2

THE annual fair in connection with the local Salvation Army Corps was opened by Captain Fletcher on Saturday evening last in the Gidley-street…

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The Colonial Fair

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 3 October 1908 · page 13

THE local Salvation Army corps held their annual fair on Saturday and Monday last in their hall. There was a fair attendance, and everything…

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The Show Ground Trouble. Public Meeting. Petition to Be Presented to the Minister

Leader · Saturday 3 October 1908 · page 4

A large, representative and influential meeting of the citizens of Orange was held at the ‘Town Hall last [?] to receive the report of the…

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Industrial Exhibition

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 October 1908 · page 2

The time for receiving entries has been extended until tomorrow. The secretaries will be attendance at the Town Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. We also…

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The Industrial Exhibition

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 October 1908 · page 2

Our renders are reminded finally Unit the Annual Industrial Exhibition will be held this week in the Town Hall. The official opening will take…

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Show Ground Improvements

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 October 1908 · page 2

The Ground Committee of the Mudgee Agricultural Society has decided to carry out improvements to the Show Ground, estimated to cost…

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The District Show Exhibit

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 October 1908 · page 2

The suggestion submitted by Mr. Allan Stewart at the last meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Society should cause a good deal of friendly rivalry…

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The Finest Show of

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 October 1908 · page 2

Spring goods: Yes we are confident you will admire our assortment, don't be afraid to walk in and have look round, we invite inspection, and feel sure we…

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Congregational Fair

Leader · Tuesday 6 October 1908 · page 2

The American Fair, under the auspices of the East Orange Congregational Church, opens in the Foresters’ Hall to-night, and will be continued…

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Nature Study Exhibition

Leader · Tuesday 6 October 1908 · page 4

Fully 60 teachers attended the meeting of the Public School Teachers’ Association on Saturday last. Mr. Inspector Blumer attended also. A…

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The Cadet Movement and the Show Ground Buildings

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 October 1908 · page 2

The decision arrived at by the A.H and P. Committee on September 24, not to allow the use of the buildings on the show ground without charge,…

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Rough-riding Exhibition

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 October 1908 · page 2

Lovers of feats of horsemanship are invited by advertisement in to-day's "Mercury" to pay a visit to Miller's combination of buck-jumpers and horsemen…

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The Congregational Church Fair. Successful Opening

Leader · Wednesday 7 October 1908 · page 3

An American Fair in conection with the Congregational Church, opened in the Foresters’ Hall last night. The Salvation Army .Band rendered a…

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Orange Council the Show Round Trouble.the CADlA ROAD

Leader · Wednesday 7 October 1908 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Orange Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers last night, when there were present; The…

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Sports Ground or Building Site the Old Orange Show-ground Orange

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 October 1908 · page 2

A moniter petition in connection with the showground question is being signed for presentation to the Minister for lands. The petition prays that the…

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Congregational Fair

Leader · Thursday 8 October 1908 · page 2

The American Fair, in aid of the Congregational Church, was continued yesterday afternoon and night, and proved highly successful. The…

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Nature Study Exhibition

National Advocate · Thursday 8 October 1908 · page 2

The forthcoming nature study exhibition at Orange promises to be a big affair. About 70 schools will be represented. The exhibits will run into thousands, and every…

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Industrial Exhibition. All Previous Successes Eclipsed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 October 1908 · page 18

The Fifteenth Annual Industrial Exhibition in connection with the Mudgee Methodist Church was opened yesterday afternoon in the Town Hall…

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The Show Ground Trouble. “Leaders” Prediction Verified. Citizens Again Forestalled. How They Fixed It Up

Leader · Thursday 8 October 1908 · page 2

On Monday morning last “The Leader” hazarded a prediction that another determined effort was to be made by the A. and P. Association’s…

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