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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 15 of 34

Orange Show. Official Luncheon

Leader · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 6

The above took place at 1 o'clock yesterday, and was presided over by Mr. M. F. Dalton (president), who had with him at the head of the table…

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The Ledder and Stock and Station News. Friday, April 7th, 1916. Local and General. the Show To-day

Leader · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 6

The ring events at the show are usually credited with being the best on the third day, and that is likely to be the opinion again as may be…

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Fair to Bad Roads of the City How They Should Be Made and Maintained. Report From Council's Overseer. His Actual Experience. His Recommendation Adopted. Plant Purchased for £1481/10/

The Bathurst Times · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 4

The City Council have for some time been considering tho best means of treating the roads within the municipality, and at the minimum of cost…

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Orange Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 8

This year's Orange Show was held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. It was a conspicuous success and was thronged by…

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Cudal Show Abandoned

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 9

At a general meeting of the Cudal Show Society it was decided to abandon this year's show. Mr. K. Gavin resigned the…

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Orange Show Concluding Day. a Financial Success

National Advocate · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 2

The third and concluding day of the Orange Show was as successful as the two former days. The weather was again fine, though very cold, and…

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Alleged Fraud Picture Show Tickets. Adelaide

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 1

There was considerable public interest in a case which came before the Adelaide Police Court, in which George Matthew Fawkner, theatrical…

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Agricultural Society. Turn Down Amalgamation

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Society was held on the Show Ground last Saturday, when the matter of [?]algamation with the…

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Gulgong Progress Association. The Agricultural Society's 50 Per Cent, of Carnival Proceeds

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 4

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Show Races

Leader · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 1

To wind up the show week the trace meeting on the Orange racecourse in aid of the A. and P. Association proved must successful…

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Show Bread

Leader · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 1

Mr. D. Lowdon, of East Orange, was successful in securing prizes for his bread exhibit at the show, which was highly commented on by the…

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Grand Fair at Town Hall

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 1

A grand fair will be held in the M[?] Town Hall on the afternoon and evening of May 9th, in aid of the [?] Battahon and other…

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Show Race Takings

Leader · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 1

Despite the inclement and bitterly cold afternoon on Saturday the takings at the show races were considerably in advance of anticipations…

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Our Show Secretary

Leader · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 1

The hardest worked man in Orange last week was Mr. W. J. I. Nancarrow, the secretary of the Orange A. and P. Society, and on Saturday…

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The Show. Concluding Day

Leader · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 1

The Orange Show of 1916 is now a matter of past history, but it emerges from the ruck or months of conjecture as to its success or failure…

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Motor Cycle. Carnival Marred by Rain

National Advocate · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 3

Rain marred the motor cycle carnival, which was arranged in aid of the Camp Comforts Fund by the Bathurst Cycle Club to take place at the Show…

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Events to Come. Wellington Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 1

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

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Orange Show. Following are additional awards:- SHEEP

Leader · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 5

Strong wool Merino ram, exceeding 1[?] years and not exceeding 2[?] years —H. Owens 1. Strong wool merino ram, exceeding…

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Aleged Fraud Picture Show Tickets. Adelaide

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 4

At the. Adelaide Police Court the case in which George Matthew Fawkner, theatrical manager, and William A. Ratclife, ticket collector, are…

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The Show Bullock

Leader · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 1

Considerable interest was manifested in guessing the weight of the bullock at the show, and, though hundreds tried their luck, not one…

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