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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 9 of 14

First Edition the Chicago Exhibition. the Moral It Points. to Disunited Australia. Our Representation. and What It Is Worth. a Lesson on Federation

National Advocate · Friday 8 July 1892 · page 2

A VERY significant example of the pernicious influence which exists through the disunion of these colonies is given in the fact that at the Chicago Exhibition…

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On the Show Ground

National Advocate · Monday 11 July 1892 · page 2

A fair attendance was present at the Show Ground to witness the match between Our Boys B Team and the Waratahs. The following is the team…

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The Chicago Exhibition

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 16 July 1892 · page 2

The United Status Samite has decided that the World's Exhibition at Chicaga shall not be open on Sunday, and has forbidden the sale of liquors on week day a within the…

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The Chicago Exhibition. London

National Advocate · Monday 18 July 1892 · page 3

The Senate of the United States has quashed a prohibition against the sale of liquor at the Chicago Exhibition…

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Here & There The World's Fair

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1892 · page 2

The final date for the reception of applications for space in the New South Wales section of the Chicago Exhibition, from residents of this colony, will be the…

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World's Fair Notes

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 21 July 1892 · page 3

On the island waterways, which traverse the World's Fair grounds from one end to another, there will be plying three kinds of boats for public use. These will be the…

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Bathurst Free Press "Magna est varitas et proevalebit." Friday, July 22, 1892. Pony Racing on the Show Ground

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 22 July 1892 · page 2

The Committee of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association are to be commended for the decision arrived at concerning the application re letting the Show Ground to…

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World's Fair Notes

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 28 July 1892 · page 3

The German "village," for which the Exposition authorities granted a concession [?] time ago, will occupy a space 225 by [?]80 feet on Midway Plaisance. The features…

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Sporting Football in Bathurst. the Big Match Decided. a Splendid Struggle on the Show Ground. Four Good Games

National Advocate · Monday 1 August 1892 · page 2

In spite of the somewhat unpleasant weather, Bathurst folk responded heartily to the call of the footballers on Saturday, and never was more enthusiasm shown by the…

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The World's Fair. a First Consignment

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 8 August 1892 · page 2

The American mail to-day takes the first shipment of New South Wales exhibits for the Chicago Exhibition…

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The World's Fair

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 August 1892 · page 2

The first shipment of New South Wales exhibits for the Chicago exhibition left Sydney in the Monowai on Sunday. This consists of a horticultural collection, selected…

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The Forbes Show. a Splendid Trot. Treanor Triumphant. Forbes, Friday, 4.30 p.m

National Advocate · Saturday 13 August 1892 · page 2

The first heats of the trotting race have been run off, and Gladys and Slow Jack have both won their divisions in very fast time…

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The Forbes Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1892 · page 2

THE Forbes Show, held on Thursday and Friday last was a great success, and fully justified the anticipations of the Bathurst visitors who were present. Mr…

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The World's Fair

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 August 1892 · page 3

Dr Renwick, M.L.C., Commissioner for New South Wales to the Chicago Exhibition, is consulting with the World's Fair agents, with a view of arriving at a…

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Agriculture at the Chigago Exhibition

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 August 1892 · page 3

The Department has undertaken, on behalf of the New South Wales Commission for the Chicago Exhibition, to obtain 3,000 bushels of the best varieties…

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The World's Fair. Dr. Renwick at Chicago. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 August 1892 · page 3

Dr. Renwick has arrived in Chicago, and is consulting the agents of the World's Fair, with a view to the settlement of the difficulty regarding space for…

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World's Fair Notes

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 August 1892 · page 3

Several Amazons of the King of Dahomey will probably be seen in the Dahomey village, which will be established at the World's Fair. Sixty or seventy natives…

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Sporting Football in Bathurst. the Cricket and Show Grounds. Old Hands and New. Bathurst v. Technical School. a Cup Match. Waratahs v. Our Boys. Meetings and Racing. All Sporting Items

National Advocate · Monday 22 August 1892 · page 2

SATURDAY was one of the finest, as far as weather is concerned, that has been seen in Bathurst for some time, and though towards afternoon the bright…

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Mb. Graham in Brisbane. His Visit to the Show. Opinions and Expeessions

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1892 · page 2

Mr. J. Graham, our respected police magistrate, is looking a great deal better in health since his sojourn in the warm soft air of Brisbane. Mr. Graham…

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First Edition the Ministerial Programme Mr. Barton Outlines It. the Work of the New Session. an Appeal to the Opposition. for Fair Assistance and Honest Support. Will 'They Give Either?

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 August 1892 · page 2

THE after-dinner speech delivered by Hon. EDMUND BARTON (Attorney-General and Acting Premier), at Dubbo, on Saturday night, coming as it did on…

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