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

Shows & fairs, 1896

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

Perth Convent School. Bazaar and Fair

National Advocate · Tuesday 8 December 1896 · page 3

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…

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Perth Convent Fair

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 December 1896 · page 2

The Perth Convent Fair was continued last night when visitors were again rewarded with bright music and merry scenes. Another attractive programme…

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Fancy Fair and Toy Exposition

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 9 December 1896 · page 2

A sale of fancy goods and toy exposition was opened this afternoon in the William-street Lecture Hall by the Hon. Sydney Smith, Minister for Mines and Agriculture…

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Perth Convent Fair

National Advocate · Thursday 10 December 1896 · page 2

The Perth Convent Fair still pursuses its happy way at the pretty little town west of Bathurst. How that the moon is commencing "to raise her lamp above"…

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Fancy Fair and Toy Exposition. Opening Ceremony

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 10 December 1896 · page 2

The opening ceremony in connection 1 with the Fancy Fair in the William-street Lecture Hall yesterday afternoon was performed by Hon. Sydney Smith, Minister…

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Roman Catholic Fair

National Advocate · Monday 14 December 1896 · page 2

The Catholics of the city are now organising what, it is hoped, will proved the biggest thing in bazaars over held in Bathurst. His Eminence the Cardinal…

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Educational Exhibition

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 December 1896 · page 3

The Minister for Public Instruction has invited the Sydney representatives of Messrs McMillan, Marcus Ward and Co., and other educational publishers…

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Convent of Mercy. Annual Exhibition. Distribution of Prizes

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 17 December 1896 · page 2

The annual display in connection with the Convent of Mercy, High School (Girls) was held this afternoon. There was at usual a large and fashionable…

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Show at Millthorpe

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 December 1896 · page 2

Progressive Millthorpe is not behind in the matter of Xmas shows. With commendable enterprise Messrs. W. and E. Hayes storekeepers, etc.. have catered for their patrons…

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Re the Molong Show

Molong Argus · Thursday 24 December 1896 · page 5

At a special meeting of the Wellington P. and A. Society, the following remarks were passed re the the date for holding our Show in Molong:—The…

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Swimming Carnival

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 28 December 1896 · page 2

OFFICIALS.—Judges:Dr. Edmunds, Dr. Bassett, Mr. J. Walker ; starter : Mr. F. J. Tonkin ; handicappers : Mr. J. Taylor (N.S.W.A.S.A.) and Mr, P. B. Stapleton ; timekeepers: Messrs…

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