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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 29 of 34

O'connell Village Fair

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 October 1908 · page 2

[?] village Fair" in aid of the school building fund took place in the Convent grounds last week, and was a marked success. The proceeds amounted…

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Carnival at Mount David

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 October 1908 · page 4

A plain and fancy-dress skating carnival took place in Mr. Kessey's Hall on Wednesday night. There was a good attendance, and some of the events were very keenly…

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The Show Ground Trouble. Council Decide to Take the Ground Over. the Mayors Proposal Adopted. an Interesting Discussion

Leader · Wednesday 21 October 1908 · page 2

Another [?]e of the final steps in the controversy known as the Sho[?] ground Trouble was taken last night when the Orange Municipal Council…

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The District School Fair Postponed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 October 1908 · page 14

For some months past the teachers arid chilren of the Mudgee District School, ably supported by the parents, and particularly by the…

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Bathurst Show Matters Time Trots Advocated a Non-paying Tea-room Charges for the Showground

National Advocate · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association yesterday afternoon, Mr. J. J. Sullivan drew attention to certain matters…

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Kelso Village Fair

National Advocate · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 4

The Kelso Village Fair, in aid of the Convent funds, takes place on Wednesday next. A ladies committee is hard at work preparing for the event, and it is to be…

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Swimming Club Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 October 1908 · page 2

The public are reminded that the Mudgee Amateur Swimming Club will held their second carnival on the afternoon of Wednesday, November…

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The Show Ground Trouble. Deputation to Retain 3 ACRES

Leader · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the Citizens’ Showground Retention Committee was held at the Towa Hall on Saturday night. The Mayor occupied the chair, and…

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Kelso Fair and Social

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 October 1908 · page 2

The Kelso Village Fair will be held in the Convent grounds this afternoon. Extensive preparations have been made and patrons can rely on spending a thoroughly enjoyable…

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Blackheath. Exhibition and Eisteddfod

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 October 1908 · page 3

A very pleasant function, called a children's industrial exhibition and eisteddfod, was held in the public hall on Saturday. A considerable amount of…

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Kelso Village Fair

National Advocate · Thursday 29 October 1908 · page 2

The annual village far in aid of the funds of the Catholic Church, Kelso, which was held yesterday afternoon, was, as usual, attended with considerable success. Although…

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Spring Flower Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 October 1908 · page 14

The Spring Flower Show will be held in the Mechanics Institute on Wednesday November 11th, and a varied schedule of prizes has been…

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A Fair Bargain

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

Before it had been definitely decided to postpone the District School Fair, a large consignment of pot plants had been despatched from…

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The Spring Flower Show

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

Our readers are reminded that the spring flower show will be held in the Mechanics' Institute on the 11th inst. Mr Squires, of Guntawang, will act as…

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V.R.C. Carnival Alawa Wins the Debby Peru Beats Mooltan, Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 2 November 1908 · page 2

There was a large attendance at Flemington yesterday for the opening of the V.R.C. carnival. Results—Maiden Plate, 1 mil—Pendil 7.13, 1;…

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Nature Study Exhibition

Leader · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 2

Schools in the Orange portion of the Bathurst inspectorate have per[?]ssion to close on Thursday and Friday, provided they are attending or…

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The Racing Carnival Why Do Men Bet?

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 2

The two days Spring meeting of the Bathurst Turf Club commences to-day on the new course, which, despite the unfavorable weather, ought to be in…

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Thursday’s Special for the N.s. Exhibition

Leader · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 2

The special train will leave Blayney at 10 a.m. instead of 11, as originally intended, and return from Orange at 9 p.m. Residents of…

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Redbank Public School. Flower Show and Exhibition

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 11

The annual Flower Show and Exhibition of nature studies and school work by the pupils of the Redbank. Public School, over which Miss…

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Swimming Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 15

The second Carnival under the auspices of the Mudgee S.C. was held yesterday afternoon. The various races were well contested and were…

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