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

Shows & fairs, 1892

274 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 14

The Bathurst Show. Another Large Attendance. the Third Day's Awards. Animated Crowds and Spirited Contests

National Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 2

Though not quite so sunny as the two previous days, yesterday opened fine and without the prospect of rain, and about 11 o'clock the sun came out as bright as…

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Show Notes

National Advocate · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 2

The Stanislaus College exhibit at the Show was really perfection. It is rumored that the expenditure of his Excellency at the Show Ground was…

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The Show. Looking Backward

National Advocate · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 2

At this point in the brief history of the Show of 1892, it is, we think, instruction for the Bathurst resident to look backward on the past twelve months and…

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

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 2

To anyone with a predisposition to lowness of spirits, who had taken part of pleasure in tho late show, and who of us has not, there will be found for some time to…

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Here and There. The Show Prize Winners

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1892 · page 2

The prizes awarded at the recent show will be paid over on Thursday next, at 2 p.m., when prize winners are requested to attend at the rooms of the…

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The Agricultural Show. Later

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 2

The Agricultural Show was formally opened to-day; the exhibits are very large and the show is of greater excellence than last year, especially in the machinery and…

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Second Edition. 3 a.m. the Orange Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 3

CONGRATULATIONS to our Orange friends! Their Show opened a great success, and the labors of the Association committee and secretary were well…

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The Orange Show. Officers of the Association. President: Hon. A. T. Kerr, M.L.C.

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 2

Executive Committee: Hon. A. T. Kerr, M.L.C., Messrs. T. Treweeke, J.P., H. W. Larance, M. Casey, W. Dale, J.P., P. Burke,…

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The Sydney Show. Sydney, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1892 · page 3

The Sydney Agricultural Show opened today. The weather was fine and the ground in excellent order. It was a very good show all round, the…

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The Show Protests. A.h.&p.committee Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1892 · page 3

The above meeting was held at the Society's office yesterday afternoon, at three o'clock. Present: Hon. E. Webb (in the chair), Messrs. W. Kite, Jno…

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The Show

The Bathurst Post · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 6

has turned out a great success. There is no doubt the Committee owe a great debt of gratitude, for the fine weather experienced throughout. More…

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The Late Show

National Advocate · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 3

At the Bathurst Show, in Section P., Class 432, water colors, the first prize was awarded to Miss Rutherford. This is a point about which some doubt has…

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The Vice - Regal Visit Bathusst. Opening of the Show

The Bathurst Post · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 4

BATHURST, Thursday.—Lord Jersey, who was accompanied by Lady Jersey and the Countess of Galloway, officially opened the annual show of the…

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The Sydney Show. Opened by Jersey. an Address and Reply. Bathurst Should Be Encouraged. Sydney, Thursday night

National Advocate · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 2

The Sydney Agricultural Show was officially opened to-day by Lord Jersey who was presented with an address. In reply, his Excellency declared that the…

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Here and There. Show Prizes

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1892 · page 2

The fortunate winners of prizes in the late Bathurst Show who have not already obtained their prizes will be able to do so by attending the A., H., and P. Society's…

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The Sydney Show. Sydney, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1892 · page 3

Fifteen thousand people were present to-day at the Sydney Show, when S. Horden's jumping prize was won by Weston's Hamlet…

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Bourke Agricultural Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 April 1892 · page 2

The prize schedule of the Bourke Agricultural Show is now to hand. The show takes place on the 25th and 26th prox. Nearly £1200 is offered in…

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The "Royal" Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 20 April 1892 · page 2

The Agricultural Show closed yesterday. The amount taken at the pates during the six days was £2,378, being nearly double that taken last year. The attendance…

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Fuss and Fizz: the Shadow of the Show

National Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1892 · page 2

Champagne Chamby is my name, Drinking champagne is my fame ; As each banquet, ball, or dance, Comes around I get my chance—…

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Western Rifle Association. Fifth Annual Meeting. a Brilliant Meet. Large Entries and Fair Scores

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1892 · page 3

The above event commenced yesterday morning at half-past eight o'clock, half-an-hour later than was advertised, but the first day is hardly ever commenced…

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