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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 6 of 14

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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Open Column. the Late Show. (To the Editor the of Bathurst Free Press

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 27 April 1892 · page 2

Sir,—In reply to a long letter from Mr. A, J. Jeffries in jour issue of the 16th inst., wherein that gentleman endeavours to upset our letter, and our remarks, to the Committee…

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WELLINGTON P. AND A. Show. First Day's Results. Wellington

National Advocate · Friday 29 April 1892 · page 3

The judging for the horses did not take place to-day owing to a number of the judges being delayed by the mail. Michael Treanor Bathurst obtained 1st…

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Wellington Show

National Advocate · Monday 2 May 1892 · page 3

AMONGST the exhibits from the city of the plains, those of Hudson Bros. Laurence, Peate, and Beavis Bros. call for special attention. The first named…

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The Wellington Show. a Jockey Killed. Wellington

National Advocate · Monday 2 May 1892 · page 3

The P. and A. Society's show was brought to a close yesterday evening, and, on the whole, this year's show has been a great success. The attendance…

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The Wellington Show. a Large and Enthusiastic Attendance. the Exhibits Many and Good. Bathurst Scores. Wellington, Thursday night

National Advocate · Monday 2 May 1892 · page 2

THE Wellington show which was opened yesterday was continued to-day, when theattendance was greatly increased. The excitement in connection with the…

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Postponement of the Bourke Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 5 May 1892 · page 3

A general meeting of the members of the Central Australian P. and A. Association was held at the Royal Hotel on Saturday last, Mr. W. Scott presiding…

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No Bourke Show

National Advocate · Friday 6 May 1892 · page 2

At a general meeting of the members of the Central Australian Pastoral and Agricultural Association, held in Bourke on Saturday last, it was decided to…

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Dubbo Show

National Advocate · Saturday 7 May 1892 · page 2

The above show begins on Wednesday next, and promises to be a great success. Holiday excursion tickets will be issued at all the stations on the Western line,…

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Snakes in the Dance. A Horrible Exhibition by the Moqui Indians in Arizona

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 May 1892 · page 2

This annual festival of the Moss A[?] Order of Snakes dates back to a pe[?]ed in remote antiquity. It is not a religious ceremony, but is simply a public…

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The Chicago Fair. the Local Ladies' Meeting. Falls Flat As a Pancake

National Advocate · Monday 9 May 1892 · page 2

AT a meeting of ladies' held in the Town Hall, on Thursday afternoon, there were present:—Mesdames W. Ranked, Rutherford, Spencer, Kelk and F. B…

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The Dubbo Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 May 1892 · page 2

A large contingent of Bathurst townsfolk left for Dubbo yesterday, to attend the Show, and more followed by the night train. Amongst those who left in the…

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The World's Fair. Petitions Against Sunday Opening

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 12 May 1892 · page 3

A million people Lave petitioned against the Chieago Exhibition being opened on Sundays…

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Second Edition 3 a.m. the Dubbo Show. List of Awards. Dubbo

National Advocate · Thursday 12 May 1892 · page 2

The following are the awards at the Dubbo Show to-day:—Stallion, three years and over, Hay's Moonshee, 1st; Hunt's Astrow, 2nd; G. S…

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The Dubbo Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 13 May 1892 · page 3

Dubbo is most certainly a rising town, and we are always much pleased to find the annual events pass off pleasantly. On Wednesday tho Show opened and lasted until…

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The Dubbo Show. a Brilliant Success. Monster Attendance. and Excellent Exhibits. Dubbo, Thursday Night

National Advocate · Friday 13 May 1892 · page 3

The show was highly successful to-day, and very well attended. It is estimated that considerably over 5000 persons were present during the day, and the weather was perfect…

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The World's Fair

National Advocate · Monday 16 May 1892 · page 2

At a Cabinet meeting of the Queensland Government on Thursday, it was definitely decided not to appoint anyone to represent the Government at the…

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The Dubbo Show

The Bathurst Post · Monday 16 May 1892 · page 4

DUBBO most certainly is a rising town, and we are always much pleased to find the annual events pass off pleasantly. On Wednesday the Show opened, and…

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The Dubbo Show

The Bathurst Post · Monday 16 May 1892 · page 2

WE have just had the pleasure of having a peep at Dubbo and her Show. The Dubboites are a happy and well-to-do people, and they know how to run a…

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At the Dubbo Show

National Advocate · Monday 16 May 1892 · page 4

At the Dubbo Show yesterday, Mr. M. Treanor won first prize for his ponies and Workman won the pic-nic double. Lord and Lady Hopetoun's infant…

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