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

Shows & fairs, 1890

122 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 7

Exciting Scene at a Baby Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 28 March 1890 · page 1

According to the Hull News, a Sydney paper reports an exciting scene which took place at the termination of a baby show recently, held in that city. Three…

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The Forthcoming Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1890 · page 2

IN our issue of the 15th instant we published the list of prizes offered for competition at the forthcoming annual exhibition of the Molong P. and A. Association, and our…

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The Ferndale Nursery. Grand Flower Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 31 March 1890 · page 2

Mr. Coleman has arranged to open a grand flower show to-morrow, at his "Ferndale Nursery," Piper-street, and on his invitation we paid a visit of…

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Bathurst Agricultural Society. Special Committee Meeting

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1890 · page 3

A special meeting of the committee of the Bathurst Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society was held in the moms above the National Adrocute office…

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Agricultural Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 2 April 1890 · page 3

The Agricultural Show was opened at noon to-day and was a great success. There is a splendid show of cattle, horses and other live stock. Agricultural…

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The Agricultural Society's Show

National Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1890 · page 3

The eighth annual show of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales was commenced to-day. The show of horses was not equal to previous years, but some good animals were…

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The Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 April 1890 · page 2

About 6000 people visited the New South Wales Agricultural, Show, yesterday…

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Our Representative at the Mining Exhibition

National Advocate · Friday 11 April 1890 · page 3

It has been decided that Mr. Wilkinson, the Government geologist, shall proceed to represent the colony at the mining exhibition to be held at Sydenham, in July next…

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Bathurst A. H. & P. Association. the Annual Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 15 April 1890 · page 2

The annual show under the auspices of the above-named association opened this morning under circumstances of the most favorable character. The weather was all…

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Bathurst A. H. & P. Association. Annual Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 16 April 1890 · page 2

As stated in our issue of yesterday, the twenty-eigth exhibition in connection with the above association opened, under favorable auspices, and we are pleased to…

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The Bathurst Show. Second Day. Enormous Attendance

National Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1890 · page 3

The second day of the Bathurst Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Association's annual show was ushered in with truly Queen's weather. Hardly had daylight dawned before…

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The Bathurst Show. Third Day. Perfect Weather. a Fair Attendance. the Jumping. Sheep Dog Trials

National Advocate · Friday 18 April 1890 · page 2

If it were possible to experience more delightful weather than that of Tuesday and Wednesday, it prevailed yesterday. The attendance of the public was, of course, not in…

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Bathurst A. H. & P. Association. Annual Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 18 April 1890 · page 2

The increased attendance observable on he first two days of the Show, as compared with that of previous years was observable yesterday, the third and last…

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At the Show

National Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1890 · page 2

I must confess shows, exhibitions, and the like do not interest me very much so far as the exhibits are concerned. After thoroughly overhauling with my eyes the jellies, preserves,…

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The Hunter River Show

National Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1890 · page 3

The Hunter River Agricultural Society's thirteenth exhibition takes place on April 30 and the following days. Altogether 3000 exhibits have been secured, which is regarded as…

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Auctioneers' Reports. Show Sales

National Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1890 · page 2

The ram sales held yesterday in Bathurst by Joseph Leeds and Co. and Clements and McCarthy were a great success. A large attendance of buyers were present from all…

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The Day After the Show

National Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1890 · page 2

The three days' excitement is over, and the grounds which were last night full of life and action are now us still as the banquet hall "whence the last reveller has departed." Our…

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The Bathurst Show. Testimonial to the Secretary

National Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1890 · page 3

The following communication has been forwarded to the secretary. it speaks for itself:—[?] April 18, 1890…

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Official Correspondence. Railway Arrangements for Molong Show. Sydney, 10th April, 1890

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 19 April 1890 · page 3

SIR,—With reference to your application on behalf of member of the Molong Pastoral and Agricultural Association, for the running of a special train from Orange to Molong on the 30th…

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The Quarto Centennial Fair in America

National Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1890 · page 3

The bill authorising and subsidising the great fair proposed to be held at Chicago passed through the United States Senate. The bill provides for the admission of exhibits…

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