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

Shows & fairs, 1911

635 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 32

Bathurst Show. Second Day. Trotting Record Broken. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 April 1911 · page 4

An interesting ring programme was carried out. In the handicap trot for all horses, with no better record than 2min 40sec the mile, Pratley's Honest Tom was…

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Art at Bathurst Show. the Judge Disappointed. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 April 1911 · page 3

Signor O. Dattilo Rubbo, of Sydney the judge in the fine art section at the Bathurst Show, is very much disappointed with the exhibits…

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Next Year's National Show Mr. Perry's Promise to Bathurst

National Advocate · Friday 28 April 1911 · page 1

At the official opening of the Buthurst Show yesterday, Mr. H. C. Sullor (president of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association) reminded Mr. G. S…

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Bathurst Show M'gnificent Weather Record Attendance. Trotting Record Broken. Second Day

The Bathurst Times · Friday 28 April 1911 · page 2

The second day of the forty-ninth show of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association opened under magnificent weather conditions. The westerly wind…

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The Official Opening. Mr. Beeby on the Land. What the Government Proposed. National Show and Bathurst

The Bathurst Times · Friday 28 April 1911 · page 2

The official opening of the show was performed in the central pavilion shortly after noon. The President of the Association (Mr. H. C. Suttor) presided. In…

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Bathurst Show Second Day. Fritz's Mile Record Broken. New Record for N.s.w. Established. a Big Attendance

National Advocate · Friday 28 April 1911 · page 1

Beautiful weather prevailed for the second day of the Bathurst Show Carnival yesterday. The attendance throughout the day was very large,…

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Show Ring Champions

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 29 April 1911 · page 4

YOUNG CHANCE SHOT (Champion Suffolk). RIBBONWOOD (Champion Trotter). DANDY, ZARABA, and REDLEAP. GARTONIUS (Champion Hackney)…

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Fugitive Notes on the Show

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 29 April 1911 · page 2

Denver Huon hit his leg badly in the second round or the record-breaking attempt on Thursday. Mr. Millsom, veterinary surgeon, was called in and…

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Bathurst Show. (Held over from yesterday's issue). Fugitive Notes on the Show

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 29 April 1911 · page 6

In judging fruit at the show the advice of Mr. Wolstenholme was followed —judging on points. Following is the table used:—Quality, 20 points; form, 1[?]…

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Magnificent Bullocks Saved for the Orange Show

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 29 April 1911 · page 2

At the Royal Show in Sydney on the 18th instant, Mr. H. W. Larance, junior, of Orange, brought through Messrs. Pitt, Son and Badgery, three first and…

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Bathurst Show Splendid Attendance Fine Weather. Third Day

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 29 April 1911 · page 2

The concluding day of the annual show was the finest weather, and the attendance was very large. The sun shone with greater warmth than on the…

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Bathurst Show Concluding Day. Magnificent Trotting and Jumping

National Advocate · Saturday 29 April 1911 · page 4

Bathurst's Show Carnival, which concluded yesterday in delightful weather, and in the presence of a large crowd, which was considerably…

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A Social Agricultural Society’s Candidate

Leader · Monday 1 May 1911 · page 2

We notice that Mr. Victor N. Green is a candidate for the position of Councillor of the Royal Agricultural Society, ballot papers for the election…

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Orange Skating Carnival

Leader · Monday 1 May 1911 · page 2

Keen interest Is being exhibited in the grand poster, plain, and fancy dress carnival to take place in the Orange Skating Rink on Thursday…

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Show Sales

Leader · Monday 1 May 1911 · page 2

Messrs J. S. Leeds and Co., announce in our advertising columns, that they wil hold their sales of show stock, comprising fat stock, fat sheep,…

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Show Notes

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 May 1911 · page 1

The crowds at Bathurst Show this year, although large, were hardly up to last year's record. The crowd, however, had plenty of money, and patronised freely the…

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The Show

Leader · Monday 1 May 1911 · page 2

The Orange Show will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next. Record entries have been receiver. A special feature, which should…

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The Recent Show

National Advocate · Monday 1 May 1911 · page 2

While it is admitted that the Bathurst Show of 1911 was in many ways successful, it should be stated that the attendance on the three days was not…

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Bathurst Show. Third Day. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 May 1911 · page 1

The Bathurst Show was concluded today. There has been a good attendance, and great interest was manifested in the various ring events. Additional awards:--…

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Art Exhibits at the Show. (To the Editor.)

The Bathurst Times · Monday 1 May 1911 · page 4

Sir,—With reference to the criticism on the art section of the show by A. Dattilo Rubbo (whose statements I thoroughly endorse) I feel a little…

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