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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 6 of 34

Swimming District School Carnival

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1908 · page 2

The following are the handicaps in connection with the Bathurst District School Carnical to he held to-morrow afternoon; 100yds Bathurst D. C. Club Handicap.—…

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The Orange Show

Leader · Tuesday 3 March 1908 · page 2

The regular meeting of the committee of the A. and P. Association was held at the Secretary’s office yesterday afternoon. Practically the…

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The Fancy Fair. Successful Opening Night

Leader · Wednesday 4 March 1908 · page 2

The Australian Hall on Monday cm night was the scene of activity, when the ladies of St. Joseph’s R C Church, opened their fancy fair…

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The Lithgow Show

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 March 1908 · page 2

While not coming up to previous shows, that held last week was noteworthy in several respects, and was at any rate productive of suggestions which, if properly…

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Millthorpe News. Blayney Show

Leader · Wednesday 4 March 1908 · page 4

We have just received the Blayney A. and P. Association schedule, and from a casual glance over it the committee are endeavouring to cater for…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 13

A meeting of the sub-committee of the above was held in the Society's office last night when it was decided to instal the electric light on the show ground on…

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Swimming Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 12

The first Carnival promoted by the Mudgee Amateur Swimming Club was held yesternoon, and was witnessed by nearly twelve hundred people. The…

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Martinis Buckjumping Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 12

This well-known and popular Australian show will open in Mudgee, in Mr. J. Scapleton's paddock, at the rear of the Post Office on Tuesday night. The…

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The Forthcoming Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 3

The annual show of the Mudgee Agricultural Society will be held…

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The Oberon Show

National Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 2

The Oberon Show, which commences to-day, has attracted good entries and promises to be successful. Several of the sections have drawn a large…

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Tea Tent—orange Show

Leader · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 2

The Church of England folk, we are pleased to see, have secured the tea tent on the show ground this month, last year its absence was…

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Preparing for the Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 13

The Secretary of the Mudgee Agrigricultural Society has received a letter from the Farmers arfd Settlers' Union, Sydney, thanking him for the…

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A Fine Show of Vehicles

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 13

The up-to-date firm of Deane and Leslie have at present in their show room a display of vehicles that would do credit to any show rooms in the world…

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The Fancy Fair

Leader · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 2

“Another good night” is reported from the Fancy Fair at the Australian Hall, in aid of St. Joseph’s R.C. Church. The attendance was again…

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Cumnock Show

Molong Argus · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 4

WE desire to give the general public a final reminder about the Cumnock Show. It will take place on Wednesday next, and will be opened by the…

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Flowers For The Show

National Advocate · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 2

Mr. W. G. Thompson, hon, sec. of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association, wrote to Wednesday night's meeting of the Bathurst Council stating that the…

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Dalton Bros.’ Show Day

Leader · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 2

Yesterday was a busy day with Messrs Dalton Bros., Ltd., the extensive premises being v[?]ted by large numbers of people—ladies…

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Oberon Show Record Entries Oberon

National Advocate · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 2

The entries for the Oberon show, which commenced here to-day, are the largest known in the history of the society. The weather was fine and the attendance fair…

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"Goods for the Show" To the Editor

National Advocate · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 3

Sir,—On returning to town this morning, my attention was drawn, first, to an advertisement headed "Goods for the Show," and, second, to…

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Cumnock Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 10

OUR readers are finally reminded that the Cumnock P. A. & H. Association's annual exhibition takes place on Wednesday next, and promises to be a great success. We…

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