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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 3 of 7

A Flower Show

National Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1890 · page 3

An excellent exhibition of chrysanthemums was opened this afternoon by Lady Carrington…

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The Sydenham Exhibition

National Advocate · Wednesday 30 April 1890 · page 3

Steps have been taken to secure the representation of the colony at the exhibition of mineral products and mining machinery to be opened at Sydenham in July next. It is…

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The Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Friday 2 May 1890 · page 2

The Sydney Illustrated News of May 1 has a page devoted to illustrations of the Bathurst Show, in one of which the National Advocate tent is a prominent feature. The following is…

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The Mining Exhibition

National Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 3

New South Wales has applied for 15,000ft. of space at the Mining Exhibition to be opened in June at Sydenham…

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Latest News. The Scottish Exhibition. London

National Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 3

The Edinburgh International Exhibition was formally opened on Thursday by the Duke of Edinburgh. The Agents-General of the Australian Colonies were present…

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Fancy Fair Ones

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 May 1890 · page 7

Among the busy throng that is expected at the Town Hall on the occasion of the Fancy Fair will be many in fancy dress. The following…

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The Mining Exhibition

National Advocate · Monday 5 May 1890 · page 3

It is announced that New South Wales has applied for no less than 15,000 feet of space for the show of her exhibits at the forthcoming mining exhibition at the Crystal Palace,…

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The Gulgong Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 May 1890 · page 8

Judging by the amount of real live interest taken by the Committee of the Gulgong Agricultural Society in their forthcoming show, the event…

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At Wellington Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 May 1890 · page 8

Mr. Fred G. Lowe, of Gillinghall, han the "boss" four-in-hand team, out his way, in fact, it is said, in the west. At the Wellington show, Mr…

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A Saturday Night Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 May 1890 · page 7

Mr. Fred Carpenter showed the public on Saturday night what a country knight of the cleaver can do when put to the test, and we doubt if…

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The Windsor Show

National Advocate · Friday 9 May 1890 · page 3

The eleventh exhibition of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association was opened to-day, although the committee almost determined to postpone the show, on account of…

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The Hawkesbury Show SYDNEY, Friday morning

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 9 May 1890 · page 2

The Hawkesbury District Show was opened yesterday, The ground had dried up nicely after the recent heavy rains, jut the number of visitors was small…

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The Late Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1890 · page 2

THE annual show of the Molong P. and A. Association has at last been held, and notwithstanding the sneers of persons actuated by jealousy and spite, who have like…

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The Fancy Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 May 1890 · page 9

ANOTHER fancy fair, which the ladies of the Roman Catholic Church and their friends manage with such marvallous effect and success, has been…

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At the Exhibition House

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 May 1890 · page 5

Mr. W. Hall, us usual, is not in the background for Queen's Birthday, as he announces the arrival of a truck of fireworks, all for the children, and in…

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The Finals to the Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 May 1890 · page 5

The fair in the Town Hall has bounded along like wild-fire every evening since the opening night, but all things must have an end, and as…

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The Bulgong Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 May 1890 · page 6

Two printer's errors appear in the schedule of Gulgong show as published in another column, and we regret the Secretary's note is to hand…

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The Hawkesbury District Agricultural Associations Eleventh Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 17 May 1890 · page 2

I have frequently heard it said that if you want a horse to do hard work, give him maize. That maize gives spirit and fire to this noble animal few will doubt…

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Echoes. Art Exhibition

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 20 May 1890 · page 2

Incidental to and supplementing the remarks in my last contribution, I subjoin an extract on this subject which appeared in last Saturday's Herald. It will…

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The Gulgong Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 May 1890 · page 11

Wet weather greeted our Gulgong friends for their Show on the first day; but the second day, which was more inviting, saw fully 600 persons…

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