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

Shows & fairs, 1916

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Bank Deposits on the Increase. Record Figures Show Accumulations

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 3

One might very reasonably ask, since over two millions sterling has been subscribed for either charily or patriotism, how the accounts are at…

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No title Choosing the Site. Bald Hills or Show Ground

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 6 January 1916 · page 2

Captain Eade, who has been prominent in the recruiting propaganda, is to visit Bathurst immediately to arrange for the establishment of the…

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Military Camp Arrangements in Bathurst. Choosing a Site. Captain Bade Approves of Show Ground. 1000 Men to Be Accommodated

National Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1916 · page 3

Captain Eade, of Lithgow, was quickly on the scene in connection with the proposed military camp at Bathurst Captain Eade will be…

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A Fair Chance

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 7

Now that the voluntary system is about to be challenged in England, what of it here ? It we want to preserve it, then we must realise something. Everyone sees the subtlety in…

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Orange Show

Leader · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 4

It seems but a mere few weeks ago that, our last Orange Sho[?] was celebrated, and when one thinks for a moment it is clear that nearly nine…

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The Camp Selecting a Site Captain Eade's Decision. Show Ground Ideal. 11th A.A.S.C. AFFECTED

The Bathurst Times · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 2

"I consider the Show Ground an ideal site for the Bathurst military, camp," Captain Eade who has been investigating the matter…

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Bathurst Military Camp Biggest in the West. to Accommodate 1300 Men. Captain Eade Gets to Work. Lithgow Men Coming Here Preparations on the Show Ground

National Advocate · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 4

Captain Eade was again in Bathurst yesterday, very much on business bent, in connection with the big military encampment, which it has been…

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Be Fair

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 1

It is right that the people's children should be educated. But it isn't to deny the service in fact, it is dishonest. Let us quote "Section D" in pounds, shillings, and pence for…

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Bathurst Camp Show Ground Handed Over. A.h. and P. Committee Meet. Some Lively Talk. the Debt, the Show and the War. Messrs. Crago and Peacock Have Worthy Duel

National Advocate · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 4

The coming of about 1300 soldiers to Bathurst and the necessity for a suitable site far an encampment led to the A.H. and P. committee…

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Show Ground. the Military Encampment A. H. & P. Association. Grants Permission. Discussion at Saturday Night's Meeting

The Bathurst Times · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 2

A special meeting of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association Committee was held in the Town Hall on Saturday night for the purpose of dealing…

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The Coming Orange Show

Leader · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the general committee of the Orange A. and P. Association was held on Monday afternoon. Mr. C. Blunt (vicepresident) occupied the…

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Sporting Notes. Tennis. Country Lawn Tennis Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 3

The Lithgow male tennis players it gain did very poorly at the above carnival, and were well beaton by Parkes and Tamworth, the latter administering a big defeat. On…

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Country Tennis Carnival Bathurst Again Beaten Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 2

The feature of the play at the Lawn Tennis Carnival to-day was the defeat of Richmond River team, who were previously unbeaten, by Trundle[?]…

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Orange Show Dates

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 2

The Orange show committee has decided on April 5, 6 and 7 as the dates for the next show…

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The Show Ground Camp

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 2

The fact that in the future all gas, water and sanitary fees in connection with the local Show Ground are to be paid by the military authorities…

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The Gulgong Carnival Wednesday, January 23

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 4

Last year no Show was held in Gulgong owing to the war and other circumstances arising but during the last few months Gulgong has had…

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Fair Rents Bill First Appointment Made. Paris

National Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 2

The Fair Rents Bill is now in operation; and at the Executive Council meeting to-day the first appointment was made. Mr. J. Jamieson, P.M.,…

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Tennis Country Week Carnival. Bathurst Again Defeated. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 3

Play was resumed this morning in the country week tennis carnival under more pleasant weather conditions. Trundle I and Richmond River still…

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Cutting Out German Goods Trades Fair Opened. Important Addresses Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 2

The Trades Fair was opened by the State Governor in the Town Hall this afternoon. The President of the Chamber of…

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Show Ground Sanitary Service

National Advocate · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 3

Inspector Evans reported on Wednesday night to the Bathurst Council that in consequence of the military authorities having established a large…

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