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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 31 of 34

The Show Ground Trouble

Leader · Monday 16 November 1908 · page 2

THOUGH the controversy over the retention of the old Showground as the people’s sports and recreation ground has waged rather warm at…

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A Stormy Meeting of Bathurst Show Committee Alleged Trotting Malpractice a Divided Sub-committee Open Inquiry to Be Held President and Mr. Wark Resign

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 2

The first meeting of the new committee of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association, which was held yesterday afternoon, was a very stormy one. The whole trouble arose…

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Nature Study Exhibition

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 2

Attention is directed to a notice in our business columns calling tenders for the rights of a refreshment booth at the coming exhibition…

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A District Exhibit at the Sydney Show One to Be Sent

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 2

The question of sending a district exhibit to the next Sydney Show was discussed at the Bathurst A. H. and P. Committee on Monday…

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Spring Flower Show of Bathurst Horticultural Society

National Advocate · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 2

The Spring flower Show of the Bathurst Horticultural Society, hold in the School of Arts Hall yesterday afternoon, was a success, considering…

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Orange Show Ground

Molong Argus · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 6

THE Member for the District has received the following letter regarding the above:— From Robt. McDonald, Under Secretary Department of Lands. Sir,—…

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Spring Flower Show

National Advocate · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 2

In class A, [?] for the open to all comers, the prizes for there roses appeared as Mrs. H. E. written 1, Miss B. Holmes 2, in the official is that of spring flower show awards published…

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Methodist Fair

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 8

THE Methodist church flower show and industrial exhibition concluded on Friday evening of last week, and was again largely, attended. It proved a…

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Nature Study Exhibition

National Advocate · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 6

The opening will take place at 3 o'clock on Thursday, 3rd December, in the concert pavilion at the Show Ground. At helf-past five the same afternoon the official luncheon,…

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Next World’s Fair in United States Alaska-yukon-pacific Exposition. Attracting Much Attention. a Great Success Predicted

Leader · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 2

The eyes of the world are now mined towards the net world fair, the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. [?] to held at Seattle, U.[?] opening…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society Special Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 November 1908 · page 2

A special meeting of the committee of the Mudgee Agricultural Society was held on Saturday afternoon at the Cudgegong Council…

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Recent Nature Study Exhibition

Leader · Monday 23 November 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the district school teachers was held at the Orange Public School on Saturday morning last to receive the report in…

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The Show Continental

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 November 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the sub-committee, appointed to make arrangements for the next show continental, will be held at the Society's Office on Friday…

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Nature Study Exhibition

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1908 · page 2

A meeting of parents and citizens in connection with the District and South Bathurst Schools was held last night in the schoolroom at Bathurst South. Mr. R…

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Nature Study Exhibition

National Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the ladies interested in the District and South Bathurst Schools, was held in the District School yesterday afternoon. If the enthusiasm then displayed is…

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Show Continental

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 November 1908 · page 15

A meeting of the sub-committee, appointed to arrange the programme and other matters in connection with the continental for the next show, will be…

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Overheard at Orange Nature Study Exhibition

National Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1908 · page 2

"You can't tell me this is children's work" (at visit to another room found such work actually being done). "Really I am delighted and astounded. It is the very…

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Bathurst Show Committee Election of President Mr. R. L. Gilmour Chosen

National Advocate · Friday 27 November 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association was held yesterday afternoon. There were present:— Drs. Machattie and Busby, Messrs. E. T…

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Skating Carnival

Leader · Saturday 28 November 1908 · page 2

It will be seen by advertisement in this issue that a grand fancy and comic skating carnival will take place at the local rink on Thursday, 18th…

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Horticultural Show

Leader · Saturday 28 November 1908 · page 2

The summer flower show, to take place in the Australian Hall on Wednesday, 9th December, promises to proved marked success. The…

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