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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 9 of 32

Can He Get Leave ? Mr, A, A. Patterson and the Show. an "Uncalled-for" Letter

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 4

"Not being able to procure leave of absence from my Concil," wrote Mr. A. A. Patterson, Turon Shire engineer, to yesterday's meeting of the…

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The Orange Show

Leader · Wednesday 12 April 1911 · page 2

Though the show this year will be a fortnight later than in 1910, the season is also later, and if orchardists have some of their choicest fruit…

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The Royal Show

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1911 · page 2
Also in Leader

The Royal Easter Show, which was opened yesterday, is regarded as the finest ever held in Australia. Over 8000 entries were received, the largest number yet…

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Makers and Grocers' Exhibition. London, Monday evening

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1911 · page 1

Over 100,000 people visited the Bakers and Grocers' Exhibition at Glasgow, where South Australia has an excellent display of produce…

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The Royal Show. Opened in Glorious Weather. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 12 April 1911 · page 2

The official opening of the Royal Show took place to-day in beautiful weather. The last touch had been placed upon the numerous exhibits…

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The Royal Show Judging Day. Western District Exhibit Beaten. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1911 · page 2

To-day was judging day in connection with the Royal Agricultural Snow. Over 8000 entries were received, which constitutes a record…

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The Royal Show Western District Exhibit Defeated by the South. Bathurst Successes. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 12 April 1911 · page 3

The Royal Agricultural Society opened its show this morning. Judging commenced early, hundreds of spectators following the adjudicators around…

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The Royal Show Second Day. Official Opening. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1911 · page 2

The Royal Show was officially opened by the Governor-General (Lord Dudley), at noon to-day. He said that he was firmly convinced of the splendid…

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The Royal Show. an Increase in the Attendance. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 13 April 1911 · page 4

The official record of the attendance at the shows yesterday shows that there were 20,000 present. The taskings amounted to £550 as against £523 for…

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Royal Show the Official Opening Lord Dudley's Farewell. Additional Bathurst Awards. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 13 April 1911 · page 2

The official opening of the Royal Show was successfully carried out to-day, in the presence of many thousands, by the Governor-General, Lord Dudley…

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The Royal Show

Molong Argus · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 4
Also in Lithgow Mercury

THE Royal Agricultural Show was opened at Sydney on Tuesday in ideal weather. The exhibits exceeded 8000, being the largest number on record. A…

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The Show and Municipal Charges

National Advocate · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 2

The Bathurst Municipal Council on Wednesday night refused the application of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association for reduction in the tent…

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Royal Show Another Big Attendance. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 2

There was another big attendance at the Royal Show to-day. The Royal Handicap Trot was won by Whirlpool, Francesca being second,…

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Royal Show. Royal Handicap Trot. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 3

There was another record attendance at the Royal Agricultural Society's Show to-day. In the morning the annual meeting…

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Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1911 · page 4

Intending competitors at the Bathurst Show are reminded that entries for the following events close on Tuesday next: Potato race on…

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Royal Show Awards

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 15 April 1911 · page 2

Mr. A. E. Pollard secured third places at the Sydney Show in the poultry division with the following birds:-Minorca ccok, pullet, and cockerel. Mr…

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Local and General Bathurst Show

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 15 April 1911 · page 2

Intending competitors are reminded that entries for the following events close on Tuesday next:—Potato Race on Horseback, Threading the Needle…

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The Royal Show a Third Day Record. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1911 · page 4

There was again a large attendance at the Royal Show to-day. During the morning it was estimated that 60,000 persons were present, whilst in…

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