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

Shows & fairs, 1917

575 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 29

Military Damages to Show Ground

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 19 May 1917 · page 2

At a meeting of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association, held yesterday, Mr. C. R. Brett stated that the military officer for works (Mr. Petter) had…

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Bathurst Show Ground the Claim for Damages. Matter Still Unsettled

National Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1917 · page 4

Another discussion on the Association's claim for damages to the Bathurst Show ground, caused by commandeering the ground for military…

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Patriotic Sports Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 May 1917 · page 3

A patriotic sports carnival will be held at Tooraweenah, under the auspices of the Tooraweenah Empire League, on Thursday, May…

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Fair Play Being Too Particular Justice Heydon's Remarks. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 1

Some remarks were made by Mr. Justice Heydon in the Industrial Court which indicated that there was an element of danger even in the…

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Picture Show Coming

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 9

Ambler's Picture are to be exhibited in Cassilis on Friday, May 25. As they have frequently been here before and always gave a…

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Picture Show Benefit

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 21

One of the first of our citizens to respond to the appeal made on behalf of Mrs. John Smith, which appeared in our last Monday's issue, is…

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Dubbo Dog and Poultry Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 21

The first annual show of the Dubbo Poultry and Dog Society will be held on June 6 and 7. Entries close on Monday, May 28, with the joint…

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Portland. a Wounded Soldier. Y.m.c.a. Fair

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 3

The death occurred early this morning of Mr. Thomas Condon, who has been ailing for the past tow,months, from an internal complaint. The deceased, who was fifty-three…

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Dubbo Show

National Advocate · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 2

The Dubbo Poultry, Kennel and Horticultural Societys Show will be held on June 6 and 7, and, although entries do not close till Monday next,…

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Skating Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 28 May 1917 · page 2

The second skating carnival of the 1917 season will be held at the Criterion Rink on Thursday, June 21. Many novelty items will be…

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Patriotic Fair at Portland

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 30 May 1917 · page 3

The fair in aid of the Red Triangle funds, which opened oil Wednesday evening, was concluded on Friday night, when the balance of the goods was disposed of by Mr. A. James…

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Red Triangle Day Bathursts' Big Fair

National Advocate · Wednesday 30 May 1917 · page 3

There wll be quite an old English Fair on King's Parade On June 1st. Produce of many descriptions will be sold at auction by Auctioneer…

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Western News Blayney and District. (By our Special Correspondent.) Reducing the Overdraft. Show Ground Buildings. Portion to Be Sold

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Blayney A. and P. Association, held on Tuesday night, it was decided to disposed of a portion of the Blayney show…

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Western News Blayney and District Sale oF Show Buildings

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 5 June 1917 · page 1

An advertisement in this issue [?] tenders for the purchases of portion of the buildings on Blayney Show Ground. Full particulars are…

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Orange Poultry and Dog Show

Leader · Wednesday 6 June 1917 · page 2

Matters in connection with the Orange Poultry, Pigeon Cage Bird and Dog Society are shaping well for the inaugural show, to be held on the…

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Agricultural Society—Annual Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 June 1917 · page 16

The annual meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Society will be held on Saturday, June 23, at 3 p.m. Nominations for officers, etc., must…

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Skating Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 June 1917 · page 16

The programmes for the monster skating carnival to be held at the Criterion on Thursday, June 21, will be issued in a few days. Prizes are…

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Totalisator at Show Ground

National Advocate · Thursday 7 June 1917 · page 4

The Council of the A. H and P. Association yesterday decided to permit the Bathurst Trotting Club to install a totalisator in the northern…

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Picture Show Firs Film Destroyed Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 3

A picture Him ignited, at a Googee theatre last night. The audience was kept quiet, though a number of those present left the hall quietly. About…

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Dubbo Pog and Poultry Show

Leader · Monday 11 June 1917 · page 1

In our report of the Orange awards fit last week's dog and poultry show at Dubbo, some of the awards weve wrongly clasified. In the fox terrier…

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