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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 22 of 50

Exhibitors' Appeal. Interesting Show Sheep Case Adelaide

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 2

A case of considerable interest to sheep owners and exhibitors at shows was begun in the Supreme Court to-day…

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Carnival at the Colosseum

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 3

A very successful and enjoyable "black and white" carnival, inaugurated by the Colosseum management, came off in that hall on Monday night. As usual, neither…

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Orange Show Profits. Orange

National Advocate · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 3

The approximate balance sheet of the recent show submitted to-day estimates a record profit of £421…

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Gilgandra Show

Leader · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 2

A number of Orange residents journeyed on yesterday morning's early train to the far away Gilgandra Show. Possibly some were drawn thither by…

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Dunedoo Carnival A Brilliant Function

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 13

The first Dunedoo Carnival, which eventuated on Tuesday last, was a huge success. There was a very large attendance, and great…

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Carnival at the Colosseum

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 4

There was a splendid attendance and a better programme at the second night of the skating carnival at the Colosseum on Wednesday. The events started at 8 o'clock…

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What Is a Fair Thing. Bathurst Hospital Patient. £1 Week Not Enough

The Bathurst Times · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2

As the list of patients in Bathurst District Hospital was being read by the secretary at yesterday's committee meeting, the payment of £1 a week by…

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Coonamble Show. District Winners

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 16

At the Coonamble Show held last week the following were successful in obtaining awards:— Neatest patch in damask-Miss A…

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Cave the Show Away. Paris

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 2

A burglar while'escaping'out of window of a hovise; foil and broke leg. Mo was captured by the police,…

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Why Do Poor Men Marry "Show" Wives?

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 4

A handsome girl said to me the other day, "I shall never marry. Men don't want us. All they Want us 'show girls,' who have their evenings off!" What…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society. Disputed Prizes, Subscribers who have not Paid. The Farm Collection

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 May 1913 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Society was held on Saturday afternoon. Mr. V.D. Cox (vice-president)occupied the…

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"Casey" at Gilgandra Show

Leader · Monday 5 May 1913 · page 2

Casey!" the chinpanzee, has evidently developed a ponchant for notoricty at Gilgandra shows. Last year he managed to create some…

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"Casey" at Gilgandra Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 4

"Casey," the chimpanzee, has evidently developed a penchant for notoriety at Gilgandra shows. Last year he managed to create some…

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Advance, Dunedoo! the First Exhibition. Tremendous Success. 1Ooo People Present

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 28

The first exhibition of the Dunedoo and District Carnival Committee was held on Wednesday. 30th inst. when the success was remarkable. The…

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The Panama Exhibition

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 7

Preliminary information reaches us relative to tho Panama Exhibition. The Americans,' evidently, are going to do their best to make it the greatest show of its…

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League Football Great Strides in Bathurst. Fixing Up the Show Ground. Two More Teams

National Advocate · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 2

There is a probability of more foot-ballers playing in Bathurst during the coming season than has been the case fox years. Last night the Our…

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National Health Exhibition. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 6

Mr. Peake, the South Australian Premier will open the National Health Exhibition on the [?]6th ins[?]. South Australia is contributing a notable exhibit…

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Don't Forget! Three League Football Matones, Show Ground, to-day. Salvation Army

National Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 4

Colonel Hammond, who is [?] the world, to study the social problems, on behalf of the Salvation Army, arrives in Bathurst by the passenger…

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The Molong Express and Western District Advertiser Saturday, May 10, 1913. the Passing Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 1

The prospective retirement of Mr. McGowen from the Premiership in the New South Wales Government provides a good deal of food for thought,…

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The Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 May 1913 · page 3

The name of Mr. W. T. Chapman was inadvertently omitted from the list of committeemen who worked very hard in connection with the…

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