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

Shows & fairs, 1913

990 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 50

The Royal Show. Lady Equestriennes

Leader · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 3

The Ladies' High Jump at the Royal Show was won by Mr. P. N. Shea's Signal, ridden by Miss Myra Smigh, the animal clearing 6ft. 3in. A. Judd's…

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Sydney Show High Jump Record Equalled. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 2

It is estimated that there were 25,000 spectators at the Sydney Show to-day. Results:—…

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Flower Show and Butterfly Fair

Leader · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

The flower show and butterfly fair, in aid of the Methodist Church trust fund, was opened in the Australian Hall yesterday afternoon…

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Commercial Travellers' Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 17

In order to allow of several commercial travellers to be present and also to ensure that the Mayor will preside, and a large number of…

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Dunedoo the Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 12

A meeting of the committee of the above was hold on Thursday night last, when the attendance was large. It was decided to hold the…

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Carnival. at Dunedoo

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 14

A carnival will be held at Dunedoo on Wednesday. 30th April, 1913. This will be the first carnival that has been held at Dunedoo, and on…

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Coonabarabran Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 14

The Coonabarabran show will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, April 2 and 3, 1913. Prize schedules may be had on application to Mr…

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Hawkesbury Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 14

The annual show, in connection with the Hawkesbury Agricultural Association, will take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday…

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Sydney Show Concluding Show. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

The Sydney Show was concluded to-day. The total taking's for the show were £636 loss than last year. Results:—…

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Sydney Show Figures. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

The official returns of the Show illustrate that the attendance for the whole carnical was 835O and the takings £636 less than last year…

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Accident at Royal Show. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

Hiding in the Novice High Jump at the Show this afternoon Roy Thornburn, of Emu Plains, was attempting to negotiate 6ft. 3in. when the horse…

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The Royal Show Figures. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

The final figures in connection with the Royal Agricultural Show reveal a falling off in the attendance of 8305, and £636…

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Sydney Show Accident. Rider Injured. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

Riding in the Novice High Jump at the Show this afternoon, Roy Thorpman, a lad from Emu Plains, attempted to negotiate the 6ft. 3in. hurdle, When his…

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Picture Show Orchestras. (To the Editor "The Times.")

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

Sir,—Your reference to the orchestras at the local picture shows was well timed, for naturally the public would expect good music for a holiday night…

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The Western District Exhibit. At Royal Show. Fourth Place

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 7

The western district exhibit has gained fourth place at the Royal Show, the points being awarded as follows:—…

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Flower Show and Butterfly Fair

Leader · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 3

In addition to the prizes reported in yesterday's "Leader," the following awards were made:— Special prize for best decorated…

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Carnival Week BATHURST'S 51st Show. "The Best Ever." What Mr. Bain Says

National Advocate · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 4

The Royal Sydney Show being over, public attention, in the Western district, is turned to the 51st annual show of the Bathurst Agricultural,…

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Gilgandra Wheat at the Show

Leader · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 4

There were only 2 exhibitors from Gilgandra at the R.A. show W. H. Scholz and J. B. Roach. W. H. Scholz, who was a competitor…

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The Royal Show. Judge's Novel Resource

Leader · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 4

The programme at the Royal Show on Wednesday opened with an equestrienne contest, for which eight guin[?]as was offered as special prizes for…

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Mr. J. T. Wearne's Fumigator. Demonstration at Sydney Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 4

Interest was excited on Wednesday afternoon, when a demonstration was made at the Sydney Show by Mr. J. T. Weenie, Rydal, who despatched several rabbits with…

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