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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 6 of 34

Blayney Show Dates

Leader · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 6

Blayney has stepped in before Wellington in apropriating the Bathurst Show dates. The Wellington Society were thinking of doing this, but…

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A Show Mix Up

Leader · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

Forbes show secretary has received a letter from Parkes secretary, stating that Parkes show society had a meeting on Saturday, and decided to…

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Bailed Up Picture Show Proprietor. Sensational Struggle at Wellington. Wellington

National Advocate · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 3

A sensational robbery at the point of the revolver took place in Kimbell's Lane, Wellington, recently. Mr. Hewitt (manager of the Monarch Pictures…

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Bathurst Trotting Club Bathurst Show Ground. Saturday Next Six Events

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 2

BOOKMAKERS will be operating on the Trotting Events, and also on all Sydney Events on the Ground as usual L. J. MOCKLER…

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Orange Show

Leader · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 2

The show schedules will very soon be circulated among the members, and past and prospective exhibitors. In glancing through this prize book we…

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Wellington Show Proposed Abandonment Rejected

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 4

The President (the Mayor) was in the chair at a large gathering of the members of the Wellington P.A. and 11. Society for the purpose of making…

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Unedoo's Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 19

There is some talk of abandoning the Dunedoo Carnival, which was such a success during the last couple of years. We hope that these…

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Carnival at Tallewang

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 17

In the Receation Ground at Tullowang, on Friday, March 17, a carnival be held for the purpose of enhancing the funds of the R.C…

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Show Notes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 15

The Annual Mudgee Show is to be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 21st, 22nd and 23rd…

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Mudgee Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 17

The Mudgee A., P. H., and I. Association's 84th annual exhibition will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. March 21, 22 and 23…

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Sydney Royal Show

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 1

The last Royal Show in Sydney was held under most unpropitious circumstances. The war scarce was very severe, there was a drought almost…

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"In the Show" at the City

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 2

With Charlie Chaplin figuring as the star attraction of the first half of the programme at the City Pictures to-night, and dainty Marguerite Clark in…

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Century's Progress Cinematography and Telephony. a Wonderful Exhibition. Vancouver

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 2

At the Globe Theatre last night a remarkable demonstration of the last century's evolution was given. While pictures were being filmed…

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Light Horse Carnival

Leader · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

Les Darcy will take part in the great Light Horse carnival, which Mr R. L. Baker is promoting tor the stadium and showground on March 10th…

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Cobar Show Abandoned

Leader · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 3

The Cobar A. and P. Association has decided to abandon this year's exhibition. The president stated that the position of the town during the last…

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Molong Show Abandoned

National Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 2

The Secretary of the Molong P. & A. Association wrote to yesterday's meeting of line Bathurs A. H. and P. Council stating that Molong Show…

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No One-Day Show A.H. AND P. Council Services of Secretary and Caretaker Dispensed With

National Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 3

The Bathurst A.H. and P. Council yesterday finally considered its position, and decided to abandon everything, said dispense with the services…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 2

At a meeting of ladies held on Thursday afternoon last, it was decided that the ladies conduct the show luncheon this year, and that…

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Sydney Royal Show

Leader · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 4

The last Royal Show in Sydney was held under most unpropitious circumstances. The war scare was very severe; there was a drought, almost…

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6 O' Clock Closing Carnival of Street Drinking. Berlin Beer Gardens in Bathurst. Saturday Night Revels. Boom in Bottled Beer

National Advocate · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 2

Saturday night provided a striking illustration of the effect of the early closing of hotels on the habits of the average drinker. He could not have…

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