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

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Mudgee Show, 1917. Additional Special Prizes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 20

The following special prizes have been received since the schedule of prizes was published. Intending exhibitors please note:…

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Overcome by Fumes Boys in a Picture Show. Film Catches Alight. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 3

Sensational developments were experienced at a picture show under the auspices of a boys' brigade in Rileystreet, Surry Hills, to-night. Portion…

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T e l e g r a m s. a Sydney Sensation. Fire at Children's Picture Show. Mad Stampede of the Audience. One Boy Killed. Many, Others Seriously Injured. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 19

A cinemetargaph film that was being shown at a free picture show at the Boys Brigade Rooms, Surry Hills, last night, caught alight. The fire…

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Patriotic Carnival

Leader · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

Through the auspices of Mr. G. McMahon, recruiting officer, and the help put forward by Mr. Reg. L. Baker, a grand patriotic carnival has…

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The Royal Show. a Great Exhibition Assured. Prize List £9000. Brilliant Night Displays

Molong Argus · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 7

The organising of the Royal Show in Sydney, which begins on April 3rd next is now far enough advanced for the secretary to be able to form no idea…

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The Picture Show Fire

Leader · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 6

Regarding the cinema stampede at Surry Hills last night Mr. Fuller today said he regretted the unfortunate accident, but the Government had no…

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For Repatriation. To-morrow's Carnival. Unique and Interesting Events

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

The procession and sports in aid of the Repatriation Fund to be held to-morrow afternoon promise to be of a most successful character. The procession will start at 2. o'clock,…

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Easter Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 2

The schedules in connection with the Carnival to be held on the Show Ground on Easter Saturday and Monday may be obtained on application…

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Bathurst Bird Show

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 2

The annual show under the auspices of the Bathurst Pigeon and Cage Society is scheduled for Easter Saturday and Monday. The society has arranged…

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Bathurst Show Ground a Vague Offer

National Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

The restoration of the Bathurst Show Ground is now nearing comand the military authorities have at last made a move towards finality…

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Blayney Show

Leader · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 1

The secretary (Mr. E. F. Simmons) is already making a start with the schedule for the Blayney Show, to be held on March 27 and 28. Promises…

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Correspondence a Question of Fair Play

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 1

Mr. A. E. Martin, secretary of Municipal and Shire Employees' Union writes to the Editor:— Sir,—As your contemporary has…

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Vale of Clwydd Allies Fair. Successful Two Days' Effort

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 3

A very successful two days' fair was hold in the Vale of Clwydd Methodist Church on Friday and Saturday in aid of the building land. The proceedings on both days were…

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Mudgee Show, 1917

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 17

Exhibitors are particularly requested to note that entries close, to-morrow (Tuesday), 20th inst., at 9.30 a.m. Late entries, where…

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Birriwa Fine Show of Wheat—But Pity the Grower—Holiday Making —In the Beautiful Pacific— Rumored Flittings

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 12

Ploughing.—Ploughing will be the order of the day for some time to come in readiness for next year…

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Easter Show and Horse Carnival

The Bathurst Times · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

The usual weekly meeting of the above show was held at Mr. Jus. Lorimer's saloon on Tuesday night. Mr. H. Sewell presided. The secretary (Mr…

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CHAPTER V. The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good; the goodness that is cheap in beauty makes beauty brief in goodness; but grace being the soul of your complexion should keep the body of it ever fair. Shakespeare

Molong Argus · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 8

During sleepless hours that night, Nora told herself that she could not go to see Norman Duncan again. The fact that he was the man who had…

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The Japanese Fair

Leader · Monday 26 February 1917 · page 4

Any of our readers in search of tiretty nicnacs, excellent home made sweets, real Scotch refreshments, and a delightful entertainment, cannot do…

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Government Exhibit for Orange Show

Leader · Monday 26 February 1917 · page 1

The Hon. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, writing to Mr. W. J. Nancarrow, secretary for the Orange Show, under date of Saturday, says:—The Under Secretary…

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Criterion Pictures Show Week Specials

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 21

At the Criterion Theatre on Saturday night Thos. H. Ince, in conjunction with Paramount Pictures, presents "The Italian," a…

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