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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 15 of 40

Show Booths Trouble Another Move To-day. Humorous Incident at Sale of Race Booths. "Can We Sell Up to Last Race?"

National Advocate · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 2

It is understood that an effort will be made to-day to get over the difficulty in connection with the Show booths, in connection with which Mr. Jennings,…

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Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 4

In a few days the Bathurst Show Ground will be unrecogniseable. Its present deserted appearance will give away to bustle and life inseparable…

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Show Jumpers

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 2

Eroni's fine string of jumpers have arrived to take part in the Bathurst Show. The performers include Land lock—which broke the Royal Show…

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Orange Show

Leader · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 6

Messrs J. Holmes and Co. are making a special display of millnery and ladies wear for the show. Whether it be a smart frock, coat, or ready to…

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Orange Show

Leader · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 6

A glance at our advertising columns will afford the general public a glimpse of what will be doing at the show which commences on next Wednesday…

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Special Show prizes

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 2

Attention is directed to the advertisement in this issue relating to the special Show prizes…

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Mary's Animal Show

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 4

Mary had a little lamb—"Twas Persian—on her coat; She also had a mink or two…

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Orange Show Races

National Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 4

In this issue the Orange Jockey Club advertises the programme for the Orange Show races which will be run off on the day following the annual…

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The Royal Show. District Winners

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 14

At the Royal Show, which has been continuing throughout the Easter holidays we note the following district people were successful:—…

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Genera News Tea Tent at Show

National Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 4

The members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will conduct tea tent at the rear of the Grands and on Show days…

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Show Booths Licensing Court Decision Licenses for Show at Night. Interesting Sequel to Kessey Case

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 2

The Licensing Court yesterday was the scene of an interesting sequel to the case in which, on Wednesday, Mr. C. lennings. P.M. refused an…

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Desmond to Retire Old Show Ring Idol. Winner of £6000 in Prizes

National Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 6

Desmond the old show ring idol, is to go into retirement for the rest of his days. Last night he was entrained to Mount Desmond, near Blanyney, the…

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Show Booths Trouble Settled Satisfactorily. P.M. Grants Extra Licenses. Booths to Open From 10 A.M. TO 10.30 P.M.

National Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 6

The trouble in connection with the Bathurst show booths has been settled satisfactorily. At the Licensing Court yesterday. Mr. A. G. Thompson…

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Gulgong Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 2

The Gulgong Show, which is fixed to be held on Wednesday and Thursday of next week, promises to be a record. The various sub-committees…

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Show Holidays

National Advocate · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 2

Attention is drawn to the fact that all business places will be closed this week, on account of the show, at 1 o'clock, on Wednesday, Thursday…

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Ladies' Show Tickets

Leader · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Forbes Show committee a motion was car ried that a special regulation be adopted allowing ladies to become…

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Girl Rider at Carcoar Carnival

National Advocate · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 2

The prize for girl rider between 14 and 16 years of age, at the recent Carcoar Horse Carnival, was won by Dorothy Connolly of "Haverton,"…

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Bathurst Show Prospects Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 2

In the opinion of the secretary (Mr. S. V. Turrell) the exhibition next week will undoubtedly create a record in the history of the A.H. and P. Society. The premier…

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'Frisco Exhibition British Representation Urged. London, Friday evening

National Advocate · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 1

Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister, and Mr. John Burns, President of the Local Government Board, will receive at an early date a deputation representing…

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At Sydney Show Busy Mr. "Sid" Turrell. Prominent Bathurstians

National Advocate · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 2

A Sydney correspondent writes:— Of all the Bathurstians whom I saw at the Sydney show, he was more energetic and businesslike than Mr…

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