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

Shows & fairs, 1916

665 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 34

The Show

Leader · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 8

Present weather conditions are a little too much on the dry side, and a couple of inches of rain would be an incalculable help towards the…

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The Fair Rents Act. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 6

Sir,--The Fair Rents: Act is a striking example of the way the victims of landlordism allow themselves to be fooled. High rent's are due to a shortage of housing…

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The Leader and Stock and Station News. Friday, March 24th, 1916 Local and General. Tea Tent for the Show

Leader · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 6

To-morrow night a meeting is to be held at the Town Hall to make arrangements for conducting the tea tent at the forthcoming show, the…

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Orange Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 4
Also in Leader, The Bathurst Times

In this issue the Orange A. and P. Association advertise their forthcoming show, which is fixed to take place on Wednesday, Thursday and…

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Show Pars. Photography

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 12

A non-competitive exhibit of photographs from the Tasman Studios occupied a prominent place in the pavilion, and the various…

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Again at the Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 8

We were glad once more to see Mr "Sam" Sloane at the Show. This popular gentleman has been representative for Messrs. Hill, Clark and…

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A Show Booth Incident

Leader · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 1

Last week the Blayney show committee disposed of the privileges attached to the forthcoming show. When the publican's booth was put up for…

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Late Show Pars. Correction

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 8

In the report of the Mudgee Show awards the winner of Class 218 in the Farm and Produce Section, appears as "George Tomkins."…

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Events to Come. Wellington Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 4

The Wellington Show will be held on 11th and 12th April, 1916. Liberal prizes in all sections. Special train fares will be arranged from all…

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Show Pars (Continued.) Mr H. Gorrle's Success

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 5

Horses from the staples of that veteran trainer, Mr. H. Gorrie, of Weet End, Mudgee, took no less than 12 prizes this year…

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The Purpose of a Show. a District Shop Window

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 9

'Men may come and men may go, but WE go on for ever." Our readers may have asked themselves or friends some time or…

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The Smoke Concert. Compliments and Congratulations. War Time and the Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 10

The usual smoke concert was held on the first night of the Show in the Mechanics' Institute. The President (Mr. V. D. Cox) presided, and…

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Our Big Gala Days Mudgee's Annual Show. a Huge Success. Office Bearers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 9

President—Mr. V. D. Cox. Vice-Presidents.—Messrs. H. P. Murphy, W. Abernethy, and Acharles Wilson…

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Show Functions. Congratulations from Visitors and Judges Good Support from the Public The Opening. Grit of the Committee and People Thanks to Helpers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 10

The official opening took place at 12.30 p.m., on the second day. The President (Mr. V. D. Cox) had been appointed to make the formal…

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Camp Carnival Postponed

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 2

At the Camp Recreation Committee meeting last night it was decided to postpone the date of the camp carnival from Saturday, April 15, until…

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The Show

Leader · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 6

The all-absorbing topic in Orange at present, after the sinking of the Sussex by the Gerhogs, is next week's show. A week from to-day and the…

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Orange Show Races

Leader · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 2

Followers of racing will have the last opportunity of attending races on the Orange course this seaso; next Saturday week, when the Show…

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Camp Comforts Entertainment Committee Meeting. Carnival of May 6. a Mass of Retails

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 2

Mayor McPhillamy presided over a fairly wall attended meeting of the camp committee, held at the Town Hall last night…

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