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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 8 of 12

Thrift and Show

Molong Argus · Friday 12 June 1896 · page 3

NOTHING could convey a stronger idea of prosperity than the West End of London. Yet, from the "great ducal families" to wealthy publicans, the well-to-do are all…

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Fitzgerald Brothers. a Melbourne Village Fair. a Big Undertaking

The Bathurst Post · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 4

Mr. Tom Fitzgerald, of Fitzgerald Brothers' Circus and Menagerie, has just returned from Melbeurne, where he entered into an agreement with…

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How to Scientifically Farm One Hundred Acres of Land. [Awarded National District Prize at the Bathurst A., H., and P. Show, 1892.] (Continued.)

The Bathurst Post · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 8

IN the matter of crops, I would ascertain by experiment the particular ones that gave the best returns under my method of culture, and knowing their nature from observation and…

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Phenominal Fall of Show. Six Hours Fall

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 22 June 1896 · page 2

Never before in the History of Bathurst vat there an experience similar to that of bis morning. At 8 o'clock show began to all, and without intermission the fleecy…

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Intercolonial Sheen Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 2 July 1896 · page 3

The Intercolonial Sheep Show was formally opened this morning. There are nearly 400 exhibit of high quality. Judging it proceeding…

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Sheep Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 3 July 1896 · page 3

The Sheep Show was officially opened to-day by the Governor in the presence of a large attendance of visitors the majority being from the country districts…

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N. S. W. Sheep Show

National Advocate · Friday 3 July 1896 · page 2

Yesterday the second annual show of the New South Sheepbreeders' Association was opened at the Agricultural Ground, Moore Park. The show will be…

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The Berry Show

National Advocate · Monday 6 July 1896 · page 2

Dr. John Hay has donated £250 to the Berry Agricultural Association as prize money for the show to be held in November. The association have also…

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The Sheep Show. SYDNEY, Sunday night

National Advocate · Monday 6 July 1896 · page 3

In connection with the Sheep Show meeting, the sheep directors in the different districts have carried a resolution that the Stock Department should be…

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The Sheep Fair. 1600gs FOR A. Ram. a Record Price

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 July 1896 · page 2

At the Sydney Sheep Fair yesterday, the champion ram, President, the property of Hon. James Gibson, of Belle Voe (Tas.) was sold to Messrs. C. B. Grubb and E. D…

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Sydney Poultry Show. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 9 July 1896 · page 3

The Poultry Show, which opened yesterday, was a great success. There were very large entries from the various colonies. Mrs. W. H. Webb is a large winner,…

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The N.S.W. Poultry Show. SYDNEY, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 9 July 1896 · page 3

The Poultry Show was a great suc[?] Mrs. W. H. Webb was the most successful exhibitor, winning seven 1st [?] nine 2nd prizes six 3rd prizes…

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Agricultural Society in Melbourne. MELBOURNE, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 July 1896 · page 3

The Agricultural Society has declined to permit the Women's Temperance Society to erect a booth at the forthcoming Show for the purpose of…

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Local Sheep at the Sydney Show

The Bathurst Post · Wednesday 15 July 1896 · page 4

THOSE who read this paper know that we are always ready to give prominence to the victories of our sheep breeders, no matter who they may be…

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Bright Brains and Fair Lady

Molong Argus · Friday 17 July 1896 · page 5

MRS. HANSOM: "I understand, Sir, that you have secretly been making love to my daughter, and I meet forbid an acquaintance begun in that way. You should have seen…

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The Urana Show. URANA

National Advocate · Friday 24 July 1896 · page 2

The Urana Show was opened to-day. It was a great success…

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Exhibition for Sydney Museum

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 25 July 1896 · page 3

Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General fur New Booth Wales, is forwarding to the Sydney Museum a collection of minerals and metals showing the working of the different…

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Brussels Exhibition

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 3

The Australian colonies and New Zealand are to be invited to send exhibits to the Belgian exhibition, which is to be held in Brussels in 1897. Tuesday…

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2nd Edition The World The Brussels Exhibition. LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 3

The Australian colonies and New Zealand have been invited to send exhibits to Belgium exhibition, Brussels, in 1897…

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Exhibition Destroyed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 3 August 1896 · page 3

The greater part of the exhibition building ai Montreal has been destroyed by fire…

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