Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Shows & fairs, all years

Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1908

663 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 34

Mudgee Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 February 1908 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Society was held on Saturday afternoon, when there were present Messrs. P. J…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Show Continental

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 February 1908 · page 13

The Mudgee Agricultural Society has received a letter from Mr Motherill, of "Wonderland City," stating that he will personally superintend the fireworks…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

At the Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 February 1908 · page 13

Space in the pavilion at the Showground is being rapidly taken up in anticipation of the approaching Show. The Chicago Jewellery Co. have applied for…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Sofala News. Shire Elections ... Weather ... Milling... Easter Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 February 1908 · page 19

Very little interest, apparently, was centred in the election of Shire Councillors, as at only one Riding was there a contest, viz., "C" Riding, wherein the…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Forbes Show Secretaryship

National Advocate · Monday 10 February 1908 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Forbes P.A. and H. Association, the matter of the secretaryship was discussed. It was decided to call for applications for the position at £110…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bathurst Show Meeting £100 Programme

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1908 · page 2

The Bathurst Turf Club has decided to hold a day's race meeting on Saturday, April 4, the day following the Bathurst Show. The prize money will amount to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Agricultural Society Matters

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 6

Mr. V. D. Cox, president of the Mudgee Agricultural Society, and Mr. Lamerton, Secretary, have received an invitation to attend the Yass Show…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Show Arrangements

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 19

A special train will run from Rylstone to Mudgee on the second day of the show and efforts are being made by the president and secretary, through Mr. R…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Mudgee Amateur Swimming Club. Carnival Decided Upon

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 18

The regular weekly meeting of the above club was held ab Messrs. Stewart and Smith's rooms on Monday, 10th instant. There were present Messrs…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Show Committee Elections

National Advocate · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 2

Referring at yesterday's meeting of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association to the question of the nomination and election of show committees, Mr, J. J. Sullivan said…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Special Attractions for the Show

National Advocate · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 2

The Bathurst A. H. and P. Association Committee has decided to adopt the suggestion of the Special Attractions Committee to make the Commonwealth Trot…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Fancy Fair

Leader · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 4

The ladies organising the fair[?] be held in the Australian Hall on Monday, March 2nd and following nights, met in St. Joseph’s boys’…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Lithgow Show

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 February 1908 · page 2

An advertisement in this issue notifies the special train service for the Lithgow Show, on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Return tickets at the rate of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Orange Show Schedule

Leader · Tuesday 18 February 1908 · page 2

Complete schedules of the Orange Show on the 25th, 26th and 27th March are now available. ' The book, which has been turned out at "The…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Orange Show. Committee Meeting

Leader · Tuesday 18 February 1908 · page 2

The weekly meeting of the committee of the Orange Show was held In the secretary’s office, yesterday afternoon. There were present, Mr. J…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Orange Show Probable Visit of the Premier. New Showground Site. Orange

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1908 · page 3

At the usual committee meeting of the Orange A and P Association held this afternoon, a letter was read from the Hon. C. G. Wade, Premier, accepting…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Show Entries

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 2

The secretory of the A.H. and P. Association stated last night that he had nearly a thousand entries for the various sections of the show, and he expected…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Martini's Buckjumping Show

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 2

An advertisement in this issue announces that the famous Martini buck jumping show will appear in Lithgow one the two show nights, Wednesday and Thursday of next…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The World New Zealand Professionals Profits of the Tour. Disgraceful Exhibition at Cheltenham. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 3

The New Zealand professional rugby football team will play a match against St. Helen's on Saturday. It is understood that each player…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mudgee Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 February 1908 · page 16

A meeting of the sub-committee appointed to arrange for the fireworks display and promenade concert in connection with the forthcoming show, was…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →