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

Shows & fairs, 1891

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The Bathurst Show. Third Day. an Interesting Programme the Stock Sales

National Advocate · Saturday 11 April 1891 · page 2

The third and concluding day of the Bathurst Show was probably the most interesting of any. A much larger crowd than hitherto attended, and so…

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Bathurst A. H. & P. Association. Twenty-ninth Annual Show Third Day. Sheep Dog Trails

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 11 April 1891 · page 2

The sheep dog trials commenced at 2 o'clock, Mr. Bullock, of Billiwillenda, making first trial with his dog, Barb, who worked his sheep splendidly, but could not…

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The Late Show. to the Editor of the "National Advocate."

National Advocate · Monday 13 April 1891 · page 3

Sir,—Who received the proceeds of the large dining rooms erected on the ground? If the Association, then it looks very like a case of obtaining money…

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Original Correspondence. We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our Correspondents [?] Bathurst Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 14 April 1891 · page 2

Sir,—I noticed in our local paper last week that the commissioners had arranged to issue excursion tickets for the Bathurst Show. "I was glad to see this, believing I…

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The Show

The Bathurst Post · Wednesday 15 April 1891 · page 2

THOSE who attended the great show last week and observed the number of people crowding through the passages of the poultry marquee were struck with the "This is a sad commentary on our boasted civilisation," a tramp despondingly observed when be discovered that the ham that he had taken from the…

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Orange Show. a Successful Exhibition and Large Attendance

National Advocate · Friday 17 April 1891 · page 3

Since the days when the Orange Pastoral and Agricultural Society held its annual shows under a tarpaulian tent tent in the paddock reserve, which has in later…

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The Orange Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 17 April 1891 · page 2

The annual exhibition of the Orange Agriculture and Pastoral Association opened on Wednesday, and was continued during yesterday. The weather on…

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A Few Show Dresses

National Advocate · Friday 17 April 1891 · page 3

The wintry weather that prevailed during the Orange Show conferred one benefit on the feminine portion of the crowd, inasmuch as it brought forth an…

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The Cudal Show. (To the Editor of the Molong Express)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1891 · page 2

SIR,—The second annual show is now a thing of the past. The weather was everything that could be desired, and the late rain had made everything more pleasant. The show ground is…

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The Corporation Day Laborers the Show Holiday

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 23 April 1891 · page 2

When the report of the Finance Committee was under discussion last night the question of holidays cropped up. Alderman Ryan asked if it was a fact that the…

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The Forthcoming Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1891 · page 2

ONCE again the time has come round for the annual show of the Molong Pastoral and Agricultural Association, which will be held on Wednesday next, the 29th inst. In…

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Molong Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1891 · page 3

THE annual show of the Molong Pastoral and Agricultural Association was this year a very successful one, although perhaps in one or two particulars there ought to have been some slight…

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Wellington Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1891 · page 2

THE Wellington annual show opened on Wednesday, under somewhat unfavorable circumstances, as the morning looked cloudy and rain seemed inevitable, which…

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The World's Fair in Chicago. No. II

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 6 May 1891 · page 3

Many thousands, no doubt, have begun to be curious as to how the buildings and grounds of the Columbian Exposition will appear—what sort of a spectacle they will…

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The World's Fair in Chicago. No. II.—(Continued.) a Vista of Splendour

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 8 May 1891 · page 3

From the pier, extending westward across the park, will be a long avenue or court, several hundred feet wide, affording Chief Burnham says, “a spectacle…

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The Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association's Twelfth Exhibition

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 May 1891 · page 2

In a fine agricultural district, such as the Government should select for the principal agricultural college of this great colony, one would naturally expect to see…

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Merino Sheep at the Dubbo Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 May 1891 · page 2

As the merino sheep at the Dubbo Show were considered to be of a very superior quality, we were given the result of the contest, shewing the number of prizes won…

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The Travelling Dairy. Arrangements by the Agricultural Society

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1891 · page 3

A special meeting of the Committee of the Agricultural Society was held in the Society's rooms yesterday afternoon. There were present:—Hon. E. Webb,…

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National Show Prizes

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1891 · page 3

At the special meeting of the Agricultural Society yesterday afternoon the Secretary read the following letter:—"Department of Agriculture,…

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Mineral Exhibition

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 19 May 1891 · page 2

The Minister for Mines is endeavouring to secure a suitable site in the centre of the city for the exhibition of the mineral specimens of the colony…

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