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

Shows & fairs, 1893

231 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 12

Bathurst Flower Show

National Advocate · Saturday 11 November 1893 · page 3

For a wonder no rain fell yesterday, although dark clouds were hanging about. The show opened at 8 p.m., when the ladies commenced to go…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Saturday. Chiengo World's Fair. Bathurst Exhibits

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 11 November 1893 · page 2

Messrs. P. A. Hood and L. Peate, of Bathurst, have been granted awards at the Chicago Exhibition for bread and biscuits, baking powder, etc…

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Chicago Fair

National Advocate · Monday 13 November 1893 · page 2

Among the local exhibitors at the big Fair of Chicago, who were successful, are:—Mr. L. Peate of George-street, and Mr, P. A. Hood, Russell-street…

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Bathurst Flower Show. Bathurst Flower Show

National Advocate · Monday 13 November 1893 · page 2

The Flower Show of 1893 in Machattie Park opened at ¼ past 7, and closed a little after 10. The attendance was far better than on previous evenings,…

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The Bathurst Flower Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1893 · page 3

The money results of the Bathurst Flower Show, owing to the rain, have been disappointing, the whole of the receipts totalling only £32, out of which…

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Awards at the Chicago Exhibition

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1893 · page 2

OUR readers will no doubt be glad to learn that one of our most popular local woolgrowers, Mr. George Bruce, of Loombah, has obtained the exceptional distinction of two…

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Amateur Art Society. Annual Exhibition

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 23 November 1893 · page 2

The annual exhibition in connection with the Amateur Art Society opens tomorrow, and promises to be a greater success than any of the previous ones…

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Amateur Art Society. Annual Exhibition

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 24 November 1893 · page 3

The annual exhibition in connection with the Bathurst Amateur Art Society was opened this afternoon. The committee of ladies in charge of the…

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Bathurst Art Society. the 1893 Exhibition

National Advocate · Monday 27 November 1893 · page 2

The Amateur Art Society of Bathurst had reason to be proud of this year's work which, though not so remunerative as last in result of the public's attendance,…

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The World's Fair

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 28 November 1893 · page 3

The net profits of the Chicago Exhibition is 1,800,00 dollars. During the period the Fair was open exhibitors sold £2,000,000 worth of goods…

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Bazaar "and Fair at Perth

National Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1893 · page 3

The Bazaar and Fair, in connectien with the Content School at Perth, was continued Tuesday night, when a lengthy programme of vocal and instrumental music, was presented by the pupils, and a comedy entitled ' Old Poz,' played…

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A bazaar and fancy fair was opened last night at the Convent School, Perth, in aid of the Convent funds. In addition to the bazaar, an entertainment

National Advocate · Friday 8 December 1893 · page 3

An important deputation from medi­cal societies and religious organisations j waited on the Homo Secretary, Tuesday, on the subject of the treatment of drunkards. Mr. H. H. Asquith, Eng­land, stated that a bill was being pre­pared dealing with tho troatraent of drnnkards.but he doprecated any attempt at compulsory treatment except in cases of habitual inebriety…

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The Perth Bazaar and Fair

National Advocate · Saturday 9 December 1893 · page 3

The bazaar and fair at Perth was continued last night. The Convent pupils had a fresh musical programme, which they rendered in capital style…

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The Recent Flower Show

National Advocate · Saturday 9 December 1893 · page 3

Remembering the ill luck suffered by the Bathurst Flower Show committee, it is pleasing to be able to state that the returns have been found sufficient to…

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The Fire Brigade Carnival

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1893 · page 2

Reference to our advertising columns will show that the Fire Brigade Carnival, Boxing Day, is to be a most extensive affair; It will be seen that the list…

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Fire Brigade Carnival. a Grand Demonstration

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 14 December 1893 · page 2

The display in connection with the Fire Brigade Demonstration which is announced to take place on Boxing Day promises to be the grandest affair of the…

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Orange Poultry and Horticultural Show

National Advocate · Thursday 14 December 1893 · page 3

The Orange poultry, dog, cat, pigeon, canary and horticultural show was held yesterday. Our correspondent writes :—I did not see any cats, and as for the…

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'Xmas Fair

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 December 1893 · page 7

THE 'Xmas Fair, advertised in the EXPRESS this week, for the benefit of the Anglican Church will be opened at 3.30 p.m. on i Friday next, 22nd inst., and kept open all that…

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A Brutal Fair

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 December 1893 · page 10

MR. and Mrs. Phelan have been Sentenced to 6 and 9 months imprisonment respectively in England, with hard labour, for ill-using their two young children. Mrs. Phelan is…

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Orange Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 16 December 1893 · page 2

The first exhibition of the Orange Poultry, Dog and Horticultural Society commenced on Thursday last. There were 320 entries, those in the poultry…

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