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

Shows & fairs, 1914

799 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 40

Sheep Values Show a Rise

Leader · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 2

The trend of prices was in owners' favor at Homebuah last Monday. Mutton was in keen demand, and made tip top rates, values showing a rise…

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United States Angry. Panama Exhibition Trouble. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 2

Mr. Herbert Hoover, the European agent of the Panama Exhibition, has returned to San Francisco, and he declares that the refusal of Great Britain…

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Motor-car Land. the Big Show at Olympia. London, November 21

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 January 1914 · page 4

I once read a definition of a chauffeur, which described him as "one who is clever enough to drive a motor car, and wise enough not to own one." This has not,…

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Bylong Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 January 1914 · page 2

A most enjoyable day's sports was held in Mr. A. Mcllrco's paddock on Boxing Day iu aid of the R.C. Church Fund. The clay was cool and…

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Proposed Annual Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 January 1914 · page 3

At a meeting of the Mudgee Hospital Committee to be held to-morrow night the matter of considering the advisability of holding a big…

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Walked 325 Miles to See the Exhibition. Wellington (N.z.)

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1914 · page 3

A party of Maori boys walked 325 miles, from Tekam, near North Cape, to Auckland, to see the exhibition. They started on December 1, and…

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Exhibition Golf. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 2

Rap and Batley, two well-known professional golfers, are prepared to visit Australia. They are ready to sail at an early date, and to play exhibition…

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Helping the Strike Musicians' Union's Enterprise. a Picture Show of Its Own. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 2

The Musicians' Union is making arrangements to run a picture show of its own. This afternoon, Mr. O'Brien, secretary of the Union,…

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Fair House Rents Why Not Bathurst? Mr. Durack's Hope

National Advocate · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

Mr. Ernest Durack, M.L.A., is hopeful that the provisions of the Fair Rents Bill, thrown out by the Legislative Council in the last Parliament,…

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Tennis. the Country Tennis Carnival. Lithgow Players Doing Well

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 4

Lithgow did not enter a team for the country tennis carnival which opened at Double Bay, Sydney, on Wednesday. However, our local creeks, H. Moore and' "Bert"'…

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Show Stewards

Leader · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 6

Mr. K. McClymont was elected as one of the stewards in the horse section for the coming show at the committee meeting of the A. and P. on…

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The Royal Show

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 2

The schedule for the Royal Show, which takes place this year from April 7th to April 15th, has been issued by the council of the Royal Agricultural…

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The Royal Show. an Improved Schedule, Prize Money, £7,000

Leader · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 8

The schedule for the Royal Show, [?]en takes palce this year from April 7 to April 15, has been issued by the council of the Royal Agricultural…

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"Too Excessive." the Show Ground and Cricket. Lack of Patronage

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 2

The secretary of the Bathurst Cricket Association (Dr. Caples) admitted in a communication received at yesterday's meeting of the A.H.and P…

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Show Ground and Cricket Application for Reduction of Fee. Matter Allowed to Stand Over

National Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 4

Mr. W. Caples, hon. secretary of the Bathurst District Cricket Association, wrote to yesterday's meeting of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Council asking…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society. Matter of Special Train. Judges Appointed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Association was hold on Saturday last. There was a good attendance. The…

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Country Tennis Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 2

Katoomba were defeated by Dub[?]o on Friday, the Lithgow players (Moore and Corderoy) being beaten by Dr. Docker and Fitzharding, two very fine Players, by 6-2…

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Lithgow Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 2

Lithgow Show is fixed to be held on Thursday and Friday ,24th and 25th February. Schedules of this big event may be obtained at our…

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Ladies and the Show

Leader · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 2

Mr. Walter Nancarrow, secretary of the Orange A. and P. Society, with his characteristic energy and foresight, has issued a circular to a number of…

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The Hospital. Matron's Position Resignation Withheld. Interesting Situation. Nurse Hanford Interviewed. "Haven't Had a Fair Deal."

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 2

The last meeting of the general committee of the Bathurst District Hospital decided—though not unanimously—to request the matron of the institution,…

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