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

Shows & fairs, 1891

185 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 10

Cowboy Exhibition

National Advocate · Thursday 24 September 1891 · page 2

The American cowboys gave another interesting exhibition of their skill yesterday in the presence of a good crowd. One of the bullocks, after being put…

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Waterbury Watches at the World's Fair. in the Enemy's Camp

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 24 September 1891 · page 4

Mr. D. Young, of London, who is manager of the Vaterbury Watch Co.'s exhibit, Informed me that [?] is selling on an average 500 Watches a day is the industrial section of the Children's palace…

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The German Fair

National Advocate · Friday 25 September 1891 · page 2

The German Fair, which opens at the Canargroo School grounds this afternoon, in aid of the funds of the City Mission, promises to be a great success…

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The World's Fair at Chicago

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 25 September 1891 · page 2

The executive have appointed fifty one gentlemen to compose the New South Wales Commission to the Chicago Exhibition, the majority being members of both…

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A Paper Show

National Advocate · Friday 25 September 1891 · page 2

In our advertising columns this morning Messrs. W. H. Rickard, junr., and Co., of the Centennial Stores, announce the arrival of an immense…

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German Fair

National Advocate · Saturday 26 September 1891 · page 3

Yesterday afternoon a German Fair, in aid of the funds of the City Mission, was held in the Canargroo School ground, where a large tent, kindly lent by the…

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Chicago Exhibition. Sydney

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1891 · page 3

The Executive has appointed 51 gentlemen to compose the New South Wales Commission at the Chicago Exhibition, the majority being members of both Houses of…

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A "Beauty" Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 28 September 1891 · page 3

At the so-called "Beauty" show at Melbourne on Saturday night, over a thousand persons were present, but these were very dissatisfied at the quality of the…

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The World's Fair

National Advocate · Thursday 1 October 1891 · page 3

The following gentlemen have been appointed a commission to collect, classify, arrange and provide for the safety and preservation of exhibits, and…

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Skating Carnival

National Advocate · Thursday 1 October 1891 · page 2

To-night the proposed skating carnival takes place at the Victoria Rink. Mr. Sheppard has made elaborate arrangements for the event, and, with the…

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The Tasmanian Exhibition. Sydney, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 1 October 1891 · page 3

The Government so fur are unable to secure the services of a gentleman to act as a commissioner to the Tasmanian Exhibition next month…

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Skating Carnival

National Advocate · Friday 2 October 1891 · page 2

Last night the Victoria Skating Rink presented quite a gay appearance, the occasion being a plain and fancy dress carnival. The hall was very…

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The World's Fair.—Meeting of the N.S.W. Committee. Sydney, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 8 October 1891 · page 3

The Chicago Exhibition Committee met for the first time to-day…

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The Tasmanian Exhibition.—The N.S.W. Commission. Sydney, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 10 October 1891 · page 3

The Government has not yet been able to arrange a Commission for the Tasmanian Exhibition…

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The Chicago Exhibition. Sydney, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1891 · page 3

The appointment of an Executive Committee for the Chicago Exhibition has not yet been made. The Government will come to a decision over the…

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The Chicago Exhibition.—Our Executive Commissioner. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 October 1891 · page 3

It is understood that Dr. Renwick. M.L.C., will be appointed Executive Commissioner of this colony to the Chicago Exhibition…

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The Tasmanian Exhibition

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 16 October 1891 · page 3

Tho Cabinet has decided that New South Wales shall not bo represented at the Tasmanian Exhibition,…

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The World's Fair

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 17 October 1891 · page 3

Mr. Alexander Cumming has been appointed Secretary of the Chicago Exhibition…

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The German Fair

National Advocate · Saturday 17 October 1891 · page 2

The committee of the German Fair desire to convey their thanks to the numerous friends who so kindly contributed by gifts and otherwise towards…

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N.s.w. and the Chicago World's Fair

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 October 1891 · page 2

As soon as the Dibbs Government get to settle down in the office chairs of their freetrade predecessors, it will be among their duties to make fuller arrangements…

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