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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 7 of 34

Oberon Show Success Op Bathurst Horses Oberon

National Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 3

Oberon show concluded to-day in fine weather. There was a good attendance, particularly of visitors from surrounding districts…

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Swimming Carnival Prizes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 March 1908 · page 2

The prizes won at the Swimming Carnival will be distributed to the winners at the residence of the Hon. Secretary, Mr. W. B. Jackson, on…

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Blayney Show

National Advocate · Monday 9 March 1908 · page 2

Entries close on Wednesday next for the Blayney Show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17 and 18. Large entries have already…

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The Oberon Show

National Advocate · Monday 9 March 1908 · page 3

The Oberon Show, which concluded on Friday, was one of the most successful in the history of the Society. The membership list is now larger…

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A Fine Jewellery Show

Leader · Monday 9 March 1908 · page 2

Mr. W. Farmer, of the well-known firm of vice-regal jewellers and gold and silversmiths of W[?] and Co., Ilunter-street, Sydney, is spend…

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Sydney Show School Exhibits

Leader · Monday 9 March 1908 · page 2

1.1 connection with the proposed exhibis from the schools of the Orange district at the Sydney Show, teachers who have exhibits, either…

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Swimming Carnival. Witnessed by 1269 PEOPLE. Popularity of Sport Established

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 March 1908 · page 2

When, about three months ago, it became known that an Amateur Swimming Club had been formed in Mudgee, people said it was only a youthful…

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The Orange Show

Leader · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 2

At the weekly committee of the Orange A. and P. Association, held yesterday afternoon, at the Secretary’s office (MR. J. Hale presiding)…

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Picnic Racers Carnival Orange and Distrist P.R.C. Annual Meeting. Beautiful Weather—a Brilliant Fete

Leader · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 2

Office bearers.—President, Major Claude Smith; Vice-Presidents, Dr. Watt and Mr. L. N. Smith, Committee, Messrs R. H. Wilson,…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society Monthly Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 10

The usual monthly meeting of the Committee of the Mudgee Agricultural Society was held in the Cudgegong Council Chambers on Saturday…

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Show Continental

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

It may, with some degree of confidence, be asserted that the attractions at the continental on the 8th April, will be on a scale of…

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Show Items

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

Mr. A. Lamerton, Secretary of the Agricultural Society, reports that the list of special prizes is being increased rapidly. The latest donations are from…

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Mudgee Show Attractions

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

Among the attractions at the Mudgee show will be a trial of separators. All firms with machines on the market are invited to compete. The Society will…

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Royal Easter Sydney Show

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

The officials of the Royal Agricultural Society are having a very busy time at present. The secretary states that correspondence and other work in…

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Show Rights

Leader · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 2

The sale of rights in connection with the annual show were submitted to auction yesterday afternoon at the Royal Hotel by Mr. Harry Taylor,…

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Cumnock Show

Molong Argus · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 3

THE Annual Show of the Cumnock P. A. and H. Association was held on the Society's ground, at Cumnock, on Wednesday last. The day, from a…

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The Orange Show

Leader · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 2

If you are one of those men who like to wear suits with good style put into the cut and make of them. you cannot do better than place your…

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Visitors the Show. To The Editor

National Advocate · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 2

Sir,—I bare read with Interest the letters and other maters in your valuable paper bearing upon this subject and it seems patent to me why the A. H. and P…

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Cumnock Show. a Successful Exhibition. Glorious Weather. Officials

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 9

Patrons: Messrs Eden George and George Bruce. President: Mr. S. P. Reynolds. Vice-Presidents: Messrs W. Black and Jas. Watt. Treasurer: Mr. E. O. Hanson…

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Orange Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 13

ON reference to our business columns it will be observed that the Orange Show eventuates on March 25, 26, and 27. The prize list for this exhibition exceeds £1000, so…

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