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

Shows & fairs, 1920

495 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 25

Bathurst Show. Bad Season Reflected in Exhibits

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 April 1920 · page 3

Abandoned last year, owing to the influenza epidemic, the annual show of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Society was held on Wednesday and Thursday, and attracted…

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The Show Concluding Day Nearly 12,000 PRESENT

National Advocate · Friday 16 April 1920 · page 1

In Ideal weather the Bathurst Show was concluded yesterday, and though the attendance was estimated at nearly 12,000. the Show will not be…

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Bathurst Turf Club Show Meeting. Today and

National Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 2

Splendid Entries, Good Sport Assured. Tickets obtainable at Heath's Cafe; George St., and Red Rose, William St. R. M. LINDSAY,…

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Orange Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 2

The Orange A. and P. Association will hold its annual show on April 21. 22 and 23 when £600 prize money will be distributed. Entries…

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Wellington Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 2

The Wellington Show will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday April 27 and 28. Entries close on Saturday April 17 at 9 p.m. Full…

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Show Ring Horses

Leader · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 3

The success of the spectacular ring events at the show is assured, as already sufficient horsos have arrived in town to make the jumps and trots…

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A Fair Run. Progressives and Government. Mr. Beeby's Announcement. Wagga

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 2

In returning tanks to the electors of the Murry last night, Mr. G. S. Bechy deputy [?] of the Progressive to the first [?]…

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Successful at Bathurst Show. District Prize Winners

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 2

Mr. W. D. Miller, of Court-street was a successful exhibiter at the Bathurst Show in the poultry classes. He secured the first…

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Showman in Court Bathurst Show Incident. Alleged Theft

National Advocate · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 2

A well-dressed young showman, named John Thomas Kenny, (21), appeared before Mr. W. N. Fincham S.M at the Bathurst Police Court…

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An Alleged Pick-Pocket Bathurst Show Incident. Benefit of the Doubt

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 2

The "pick pocket" case arising out of the Bathurst Show. In which John Thomas Kenny, 21, a showman was charged with having stolon £4 is the…

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Show Booths

Leader · Wednesday 21 April 1920 · page 3

Mr. W. Pye, of Tattersalls' Hotel, has secured the rights of both booths at the show. Patrons can rest assured that everythlng will be O.K…

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St. Barnabas' Fair an Auspicious Opening

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1920 · page 2

The opening of the Sale of Work, in aid of the Church Funds, at St. Barnabas' Anglican School Hall, Bathurst South wan opened last night by His…

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Orange 1920 Show

Leader · Wednesday 21 April 1920 · page 3

The event of the year—the 1920 Orange A. and P. Exhibition—opens the lawns in the grandstand look to-day, and, despite the dry season,…

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Millthorpe News. the Orange Show

Leader · Wednesday 21 April 1920 · page 3

The local stores will close as usual for the Orange Shaw to-day at [?] and on Thursday at 12 o'clock. The cheap trains will run as, follows:…

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Sale of Work Fair at St. Barnabas' Church Opened by Bishop Long

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 21 April 1920 · page 1

In the presence of a large crowd Bishop Long last evening declared the sal of work in aid of the St. Barnabas Anglican Church open for business…

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Orange Show Influences of Drought. Falling Off in Exhibits. Orange

National Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 2

The Orange show was opened in beautiful weather to-day, but the attendance was not as large as the first day at the last show in 1918. The…

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State of the District. Stock Inspector's Report. Still Fair Feed and Plenty of Water. Bbut Shortages in Places. Stock Healthy and in Good Condition. Blow Fly and Sheep Louse. Lambing Prospects

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 12

The District Stock Inspector (Mr F. H. Whyte) submitted the following report on the state of the district at the meeting of the…

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Orange Show. a Fine Exhibition

Leader · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 3

[?] into consideration the ab[?] [?] years that the West has [?] [?] the 1920 exhibition [?] Orange A. H. and P…

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Orange Show. Official Luncheon and Opening

Leader · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 4

Though not the former custom at previous shows, the committee decided yesterday to combine the official opening with the luncheon,…

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Orange Show Record Attendance. Mr. Fitzpatrick Humorous Orange

National Advocate · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 2

The Orange Show was continued to-day in fine weather. The attendance is stated to have constituted a record, though the figures were not…

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