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

Shows & fairs, 1897

284 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 15

The Dapto Show. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 7 January 1897 · page 3

The Dap to show was opened to-day The exhibits numbered 3,000 more than last year…

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Cumnock P.A. and H. Association

Molong Argus · Friday 15 January 1897 · page 3

MR. THOMAS HOWARD, the courteous secretary of the above, informs us that the annual general meeting will be held in the Cumnock Hall on Saturday, 30th instant, at 3 p.m…

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Brisbane Exhibition. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 3

Mr. S. Dioken, C.M.G., Acting-Agent-General for Queensland, his learned that the suggestion made for the appointment of a British royal commission in connection with…

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2nd Edition. The World The Brisbane Exhibition. LONDON, Monday night. [The substance of earlier cable messages will be found on the first page of this issue.]

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 3

Mr, Dicken, the Acting Agent-General of Queensland, learned of the suggestion for the appointment of a British Royal Commission in…

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Public Meeting. a Show Is to Be Held in Molong

Molong Argus · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 2

As convened by advertisement in our last issue, a public meeting was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon for the purpose of discussing matters relative to the holding…

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The Blayney Carnival

National Advocate · Monday 25 January 1897 · page 2

On the now Blayney racecourse tomorrow there will be an elaborate pro-gramme of sporting events competed for. It will consist of pony racing, bicycle…

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Carnival at Blayney. Blayney

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 2

To-day was observed a close holiday. The principal source of amusement was the Blayney sporting carnival. The weather, though hot, was perfect and the…

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Royal Agricultural Society, SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 29 January 1897 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society was held to-day. The report showed a debit balance of £3,576 after permanent improvements to the…

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"We're Going to Have a Show." [For the Molong Angus.]

Molong Argus · Friday 29 January 1897 · page 2

For many yearn While lessor towns hare revelled in the treat. We're drooped and languished for a Chance to show our splendid wheat;…

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Cumnock P., A., and H. Association

Molong Argus · Friday 5 February 1897 · page 2

On Saturday last a meeting of the Working Committee of the above Association was held in the Cumnock Hall, when there present:…

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Show Meetings. CUMNOCK

Molong Argus · Friday 12 February 1897 · page 2

A COMMITTEE meeting of the Cumnock P. A. and H. Association was held on Monday. There was a full attendance, and great enthusiasm prevailed…

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The Lithgow Show. LITHGOW

National Advocate · Friday 19 February 1897 · page 3

The Lithgow show opened to-day There was a fair attendance of visitors…

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Kitchen v. Norton. Another Proceeding. Norton to Show Cause

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 February 1897 · page 2

At the instance of William Freeman Kitchen, the Full Court yesterday granted a rule nisi calling upon John Norton to show cause why he should not be…

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The Lithgow Show

National Advocate · Monday 22 February 1897 · page 2

The first thing which attracted visitors at the Lithgow Show when they entered the pavilion was the remarkably fine exhibit of the Beale Coy. This consisted…

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The Adelaide Cycling Carnival. ADELAIDE

National Advocate · Monday 22 February 1897 · page 3

In the Cycling 10 Miles Championship resulted as follows:— Porta 1, Martin 2, Walne 3. Won by a few inches in 24min 16 1-5sec…

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The Oberon Show. OBERON

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 3

The entries for the Oberon Show are double those of last year. There are eight, entries for the hunter's plate, and thirteen for the local hunter's…

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The Oberon Show

National Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 2

To-day the Annual Show of the Oberon A. H. and P. Society will be opened. The committee and secretary. Mr. Gale, have worked hard perfecting…

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A Fair at Hathrop

National Advocate · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 2

Great preparations ore being made at Hathrop for the fair which is to take place in connection with the Wesleyan Church. The Hon. E…

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The Cumnock Show

Molong Argus · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 2

Wednesday next, the 17th instant, will once more celebrate the annual exhibition of theo Cumnock P. A. aud H. Association. Without any…

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Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 2

We are in receipt from the hon. sec. Mr. W. Cr. Thompsen, of the exhibitor's handbook and schedule of prizes for the forthcoming show. The book can be…

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