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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1901

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Wellington P., A. and H. Society

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the committee meeting of this Society on Monday night, when Mr. L. N. Hyeronimus (president) occupied the chair. Mr. R. Read was…

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The Sydney Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Society's Show was opened at Moore Park, Sydney, yesterday morning. The first day was devoted to judging, so the attendance was not large…

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The Agricultural Show. A Great Success

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 2

At the Agricultural Show good progress has been male with the judging. The entries are very numerous. Live stock and other exhibits are well…

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The Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 10 April 1901 · page 3

Sixty-five thousand persons passed through tho gates at the Royal Agrieultmal Society's Show yesterday, being a record attendance. The takings amounted to £2,850, being an…

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An Insulted Show Judge

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 10 April 1901 · page 2

IN the report of the Borrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society's meeting, appearing in the Borrigan "Advocate," is the following:--"One of the judges of the late show wrote to…

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The Wellington Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 April 1901 · page 2

The annual show of the Wellington P., A. and H. Society, to be held on Thursday and Friday, May 2nd and 3rd, promises to be even more successful than last year, and…

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Road to the Show Ground

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 April 1901 · page 2

Those chiefly interested in the success of the forthcoming show should see to it that the road leading to the ground has a plentiful sprinkling of water daring the two days…

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Bathurst Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1901 · page 5

To give our readers some idea of the electric illuminations at the Bathurst Show, opening on Wednesday next, we may state that between three and four thousand…

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Sydney Show. Very Great Success

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 13 April 1901 · page 3

The Agricultural Society's Show outdistanced predecessors in all respects. The gate receipts were £7235, as against 4712 last year…

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Wellington Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 April 1901 · page 2

The annual show is getting very close now, and this fact will be realised more clearly when we remind exhibitors that entries close with the secretary on the 23rd…

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Bathurst Show

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 April 1901 · page 2

An advertisement in reference to the Bathurst Show, to be held on 17th, 18th, and 19th instants, draws special attention to the unique attractions which will…

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Bathurst Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 April 1901 · page 8

The annual exhibition of the Bathus[?] A. H. and F. Association opened yesterday under favorable conditions. The we[?] was perfect, the entries were larger than…

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An Insulted Show Judge

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 April 1901 · page 7

In the report of the Berrigan Agricultural and Hortion[?]tural Society's meeting, appearing in the Berrigan " Advocate," is the following:—"one…

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Royal Agricultural Show Supplement to the Dubbo Liberal. [Copyright.] 1901, a Record Exhibition

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1901 · page 1

Much has been done since the first show held in in New South Wales was opened by Sir Thomas Brisbane at Parramatta in October, 1822. More…

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Bathurst Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 20 April 1901 · page 4

THE opening of the annual show of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association took place on Wednesday. The weather was good, and the attendance good. The entries were in…

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The Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1901 · page 1

A Chicago policeman, chaffed by his superior officer for having arrested by mistake a negro resembling a coloured gentleman "wanted" for an offence, replied, "All coons…

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Show Dates Fixed. June 19 and 20

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 20 April 1901 · page 3

The P. and A. Committee met at Tattersall's Hotel on Friday afternoon. After discussion, it was decided to hold a show on Wednesday…

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The Wellington Show

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1901 · page 2

Only fine weather is needed to make the Wellington Show of 1901 the first in importance and attractiveness. The present weather will have the effect…

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Skipping Exhibition

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 April 1901 · page 5

A skipping exhibition, Riven by that well known athlete, Mr. O. Williams, was witnessed in Mr. Murrell's Hall, Peak Hill, on Friday morning by a…

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Singer Sewing Machine. Display at the Bathurst Show

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 April 1901 · page 6

A representative of this paper who attended the Bathurst Show writes: " One of the most attractive, as well as the most instructive, exhibits in the…

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