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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 6 of 12

Orange A. H. & P. Association's Annual Show. Officers of the Association

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1896 · page 2

President—Hon A T Kerr, M L C Vice-Prcsidents—Mr F Treweeke, JP, Mr H W Larance, and Mr H W Newman, M.L.A. Treasurer—Mr J Kenna…

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The Orange Show

National Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1896 · page 2

By advertisement elsewhere it is announced that owing to yesterday's rain the ring events will be continued to-day. These will comprise some of the bes…

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The Molong Show

Molong Argus · Friday 24 April 1896 · page 2

The public meeting, convened by the Major, I will lake place in the Town Hali at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. We hope to see the town and district people muster, in force and…

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Wellington Show

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1896 · page 2

On Thursday and Friday next the annual exhibition of the Wellington P. and A. Society will take place on the Society's ground. The committee have…

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The Late Show

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1896 · page 2

The prizes won in connection with the late Show will be paid over at the rooms of the A.H. and P. Association this afternoon…

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Hardly Fair

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 1

It was a hot day, and the pastor of the suburban church, looking over his congregation when about half through hi sermon, noted many nodding heads…

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The Grafton Show. GRAFTON

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1896 · page 2

The Grafton show was opened to-day by the Governor. It was a great success. There were 1550 entries, double the number received last year…

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An Art Exhibition. of More Than Ordinary Interest. Scores of Visitors Daily

National Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1896 · page 2

At the present time, and continuing for, some few weeks longer, then are on exhibition in this city works of art in every Bense of the word. These are to be found…

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Wellington Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 1 May 1896 · page 2

The Wellington Agricultural Show opened yesterday in the presence of a goodly number of visitors, most of the surrounding centres being represented…

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Wellington Show. Wellington

National Advocate · Friday 1 May 1896 · page 3

The Wellington P. and A. Society's show opened to-day on the Show Ground, and is one of tho most successful yet held. During the past few days…

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The Dubbo Show

National Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1896 · page 2

On Tuesday and Wednesday next the annual exhibition of the Dubbo P. & A. Society takes place. The entries are large and the ground in good order…

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The Sheepbreeders' Show

National Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1896 · page 2

A prize of £50 has been pat ap for the forthcoming sheepbreeders' show by the Minister for Mines and Agriculture, for the best pen of fat sheep for export…

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A Great Exhibition. LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1896 · page 3

The Emperor of Austria-Hungary has performed the opening ceremony at the exhibition in Buda Pesth, held in celebration of the Hungarian Millenium…

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The Dubbo Show. Second Day. Dubbo

National Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 3

The show was continued to-day. It was again fine, a frosty morning being succeeded by a warm day. The visitors were in very large numbers. Wellington…

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The Chance They Wanted. the Newcastle Miners Show Their Hand

National Advocate · Friday 8 May 1896 · page 2

"Why didn't the Lambton miners accept that offer of Mr. Browne's?" The question has not reached the ears of the Advocate yet, but it can hear it…

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The Mudgee Show

National Advocate · Monday 11 May 1896 · page 2

The Mudgee show ia advertised to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. The entries have proved highly satisfactory and everything points to success…

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The Nyngan Show. NYNGAN

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1896 · page 3

The Nyngan Show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday the 19th and 20th, promises, to be a great sucess. Entries close on Thursday next. Nice…

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The Coonamble Show. COONAMBLE

National Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1896 · page 3

The show opened to-day, and will be continued to-morrow. The weather is showery, and militated against the attendance, which was about 1200. The…

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A Waxworks Exhibition

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 15 May 1896 · page 2

An exhibition of waxworks of a superior character was opened last night in Palmer's Buildings, George-street, and attracted a large gathering. The rooms are fitted up…

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The Coonamble Show. COONAMBLE

National Advocate · Friday 15 May 1896 · page 3

The weather to-day was beautiful. There was a much larger attendance, between 1500 and 2000. The sheep judging was completed…

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