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

Shows & fairs, 1912

937 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 47

Improved Train Arrangements for Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 2

The president (Mr. H. C. Suttor) yesterday informed the members of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association that the train arrangements for the…

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Entries' and Special Prizes at Royal Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 2

On the motion of Mr. J. Godfrey, Mr. A. A. Paterson was appointed at yesterday's meeting of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association to canvas for…

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Produce at Bathurst Show a New Departure

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 3

At yesterday's meeting of the A.H. and P. Association, two tenders, from Messrs. Payne Bros, and W. T. Garment, were received for the right to…

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Can't Get the Artists. Bathurst Show Entertainments

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 2

The A.H. and P. Association is faced with a big problem in connection with the entertainment side of the forthcoming show…

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Collecting at the Show. Salvation Army Application Refused. "Buttonholing" People

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 2

A request that aroused considerable discussion at the A.H. and P. meeting yesterday was from the local Salvation Army for permission to be allowed to…

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Afternoon Tea at the Show Question of Prices. Ninepence to Be Charged

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 3

The price to be charged for afternoon tea at the forthcoming Bathurst Show formed the subject for some discussion at yesterday's meeting of…

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Wholesale Invitations. M's.p., P.m.'s, and Mayors. the Bathurst Show

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 2

After attending the sale of booth and stall rights in connection with the forthcoming show yesterday afternoon, members of the A.M. and P…

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Show Tea Rooms

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 2

The price of afternoon tea at the coming Bathurst show was responsible for considerable discussion at the A. H. and P. Association meeting on…

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About Your Show Dress

Leader · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 2

Yes, ladies! it's nearly time you thought of getting your new show dress. And where will you get the best selection. Why, Maguire's for a…

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"Salt Bush Bill." Exhibition Before Royalty. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 2

Recalling that he saw "Salt Bush Bill" in Australia, the King ordered a performance with the "stockwhip and the boomerang at the Palace. Their…

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The Royal Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 22

The Royal Show, which begins on April 2nd next, in Sydney, promises to be even larger than any of its immediate predecessors…

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Vaudeville and Minstrel Show

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 2

Mr. F. Jennings is desirous of securing the use of Haymarket Park, lower William-street, during show week, and race meeting nights for the…

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About Your Show Dress

Leader · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 4

Yes, ladies! it's nearly time you thought of getting your new show dress. And where will you get the best selection. Why, Maguire's for a…

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The Royal Show. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 2

At the Sydney Royal Show this year the entries will be between 8000 and 9000, an increase over those received the previous year…

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Late Gulgong Show Pars Weight-judging Competition

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 18

The weight judging competition of the fat bullock provided by the committee proved a source of additional revenue. The bullock was killed and…

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All Classes and Creeds Government's Policy of Fair Play. Mr. Trefle on Religious Tolerance. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 2

The annual Conference of the New South Wales District of the Hibernfan Australasian Catholic Benefit Society was commenced in Sydney to-day…

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Day Dreams. Our Girls—This Animal Spits—The Show—Breeding Bacilli

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 30

Dere Freuds,—Ther uther day boss depertised me ter proseed ter Sydney, ther grate metropilis, and yer can bet it dident taik me long…

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The Royal Show. Mile and a Half of Horses. Ten Furlongs of Cattle

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 8

Some very interesting measurements have been taken at the Sydney Show Ground during the past week. All the horse boxes, the…

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Present at First Bathurst Show an Essington Veteran

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 3

At Monday's meeting of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association, Mr. C. Clifton, sen., suggested that Mr. D. Todd, of Essington Park, who was present at the first…

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Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 6

Entries for the Bathurst Show close on Tuesday next. Mr. M. A. O'Callaghan, Government dairy expert, will deliver a lecture at the Bathurst Show…

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