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

Shows & fairs, 1911

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Train Fares at Show Time

The Bathurst Times · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 2

Discussion took place at yesterday's meeting of the A.H. and P. Association respecting the railway fares to Bathurst for the show. The secretary stated that…

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Cheap Trains for the Show

National Advocate · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 1

Mr. A. H. Newsham, hon. secretary, reported to yesterday's meeting of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association that he had written to the Railway…

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General News Band for the Show

National Advocate · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 2

The Bathurst A.H. and P. Association yesterday decided to call for tenders for the supply of band music at the forthcoming show…

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Special Show Prizes Collectors Do Well

National Advocate · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 4

At yesterday's meeting of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association, the secretary reported the receipt of the following donations, as special prizes :—…

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Correspondence. the Coming Show. (To the Editor "The Times")

The Bathurst Times · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 2

Sir,—At the last Show, in the fine arts' section, although "copies" were by the schedule not allowed a good many were sent and hung. thus giving the…

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Forbes P. A. and H. Association

Leader · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 2

At a meeting of the Committee of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association on Saturday eight applications for the position of secretary were received,…

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Swimming Ladies' Champion Carnival. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 1

The ladies' championship swimming carnival commenced yesterday. The 100 yards championship resulted: Miss F. Durack, 1; Miss Wylec, 2…

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Forbes Show MR. J. H. Bates Appointed Secretary. Forbes

National Advocate · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 4

At a committee meeting of the Forbes P.A. and H. Association, Mr. J. H. Bates was elected secretary, from eight applicants, at a salary of £110…

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Lithgow Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 2

To-morrow is the last day for receiving entries for the Lithgow Show to be held on Friday and Saturday next…

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The Lithgow Show

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 2

The entries for the Lithgow show this year constitute a record, being three hundred in excess of those for last year. There ds a very large increase in the…

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Forbes Show

The Bathurst Times · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 2

The secretary of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association intimates that the show, dates are fixed as August 16 and 17. The Amalgamated Miners…

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The Blayney Show

Leader · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 2

The Blarney Show eventuates on the 28th and 29th March next. The sale of booths, etc., will be held at the Royal Hotel, Blayney, at 3.30…

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General News Lithgow Show

National Advocate · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 2

Record entries have been received for the Lithgow show, to be held to-day and to-morrow. There are quite a number of Bathurst exhibitors, and…

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Lithgow Show. First Day

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 4

Lithgow Show was opened auspiciously this morning. The pavilion presents a pleasing appearance, the quality of the blooms being particularly fine, while…

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Local and General Show Ground Trustee

The Bathurst Times · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 2

This week's Government "Gazette" announces the appointment of Mr. H. C. Suitor as trustee of the Bathurst showground, in lieu of the late Mr. W…

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lithgow Show the Opening Day. Lithgow

National Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 4

The Lithgow Show opened auspiciously this morning. The quality of blood stock is particularly fine. Needlework, fine arts, and school sections are…

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"Wild West" Show. Coming to Australia. Vancouver

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 3

Lieutenant Colonel Stacey has sailed for Australia, where he will give a series of "Wild West" exhibitions. He has with him three Indian chiefs, a…

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Show Repartee

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

A smart bit of repartee heard at tho show luncheon on Saturday. Mr. Hoskins rose to make another reference to the strike, and Mr. Pillans asked…

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Lithgow Show Fine Arts and Needlework Awards

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

There were several successful Bathurst exhibitors in the fine arts and needlework sections at the late Lithgow Show. The details are as…

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The Lithgow Show. Statement by the Secretary. Handsome Profit Expected

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

"I am not yet in a position to give an opinions to the result of the Lithgow show," said Mr. Upton, secretary, .when seen by a representative of this paper,…

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