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

Shows & fairs, 1911

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Fire at a Picture Show. Molong

National Advocate · Monday 2 January 1911 · page 1

When the Magnee picture company company commenced its exhibition in the School of Arts [?], a spark by [?] means came in contact with the…

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Bathurst Show and Races A.H. AND P. Association and Turf Club Disagree. Strong Allegations. Show Dates Altered. Conference Agreed Upon

The Bathurst Times · Friday 6 January 1911 · page 2

A special meeting of the A.H. and P. Association was held yesterday, to discuss the matter of the Bathurst Show dates…

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Clashing of Dates Show and Races. a Heated Discussion, a Conference Arranged

National Advocate · Friday 6 January 1911 · page 3

A discussion, marked by more or less heat, took place on the question of the alteration of the Bathurst Show dates, at a special meeting of the committee…

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The Show and the Races. (To the Editor.)

The Bathurst Times · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 3

Sir,—In your report of the proceedings at the meeting of committee of the A. H. and P. Society on Thursday afternoon Mr W. McPhillamy asserted that…

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The Show and Race Club (To the Editor.)

National Advocate · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 2

Sir,—At the last meeting of the A. H. and P. Association, Dr. Machattie is reported to have said: "It was open to the Turf Club to alter the dates of the…

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The Show and Race Club. (To the Editor.)

The Bathurst Times · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 2

Sir,—At the last meeting of the A. H. and P. Association Dr. Macha[?]ie is reported to have said: "It was open to the Turf Club to alter the "dates of the…

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The Show and the Races a Settlement Arrived At. Original Show Dates. Race Fixtures Altered. an Anonymous Letter

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 10 January 1911 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association from Thursday last was held in the Association's room yesterday. The attendance…

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Correspondence the Show and the Races. (To the Editor.)

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 10 January 1911 · page 2

Sir,—There seems to be, and, indeed, there is, a lot of unnecessary squabbling between the A. H. and P. Association and the Turf Club, such becoming more…

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Conciliation Wins Show and Race Meeting Clash Avoided. Turf Club's Repudiation of Sinister Intent. Who Is "A Herbert"?

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1911 · page 2

The next Bathurst show will be held on Wednesday Thursday and friday, April 26, 27 and 28, the dates originally decided upon, and the Bathurst…

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Show Judges

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 2

That there are some men in Bathurst capable of judging at shows is evidenced by the incessant call upon some of our citizens by outside agricultural…

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Australasian Swimming Carnival

Leader · Monday 16 January 1911 · page 2

Eight thousand spectators were present at the 1st Australasian championship swimming carnival in the new municipal baths, Domain, Sydney, on…

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Australasian Swimming Carnival. Australasian Championship. a World's Record. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 16 January 1911 · page 2

The first Australasian Championship Carnival of the Sydney section was held yesterday afternoon in the New Municipal Baths, Domain, before 8000…

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Opening the Show

National Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1911 · page 2

The matter of the official opening of the next Bathurst Show will be considered at this afternoon's meeting of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Committee…

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Californian Aviation Carnival. San Francisco

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 19 January 1911 · page 3

Ideal weather prevailed for the aviation carnival. One or two amateurs met with accident, but none were hurt. Sydney Leggo, in a locally…

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Local and General Autumn Flower Show

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 21 January 1911 · page 2

The Autumn Show of the Bathurst Horticultural Society will be held on April 5. The society is purchasing its own tables for the decorations…

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FORBES P.A. AND H. Association. Resignation of the Secretary. Forbes

National Advocate · Monday 23 January 1911 · page 1

Mr. Harry J. Brooke has tendered his resignation as secretary of the Forbes P.A. and H. Association, owing to his departure for Southern Cross,…

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The Lithgow Show

Leader · Tuesday 24 January 1911 · page 2

The Lithgow show eventuates on February 24th and 25th next A feature of the exhibition will be the ring events. A price of £20 is offered for…

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"Fair of Fashions." an "All-british" Exhibition. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1911 · page 3

Stimulated by the "all-British" shopping movement, and arrangements for making a Fair of Fashions, in conjunction with the Festival of…

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The Proposed new Show ground & Racecourse

Molong Argus · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 7

A meeting of the combined committees of the Molong P. and A. Association and Molong Jockey Club, was held at the Freemason's Hotel on…

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Dubbo Show and Race Club Trouble Over the Dates. Dubbo

National Advocate · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 1

At the meeting of the Dubbo P.A. and A. Association, the animal show was fixed for Wednesday and Thursday, May 10 and 11. The Jockey Club…

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