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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 12 of 15

An Australian Violinist. Awarded an Exhibition. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 8 October 1897 · page 3

The Trinity College of Music has awarded Miss Beatrice Newman, of Bathurac, New South Wales, the local exhibition for the violin…

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Record Reign Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the Record Reign Executive Committee was held last night in the A.H. and P. Society's rooms, when Mr. A. G' Thompson, the President, occupied the chair…

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Here & There St. Stephen's Fair

National Advocate · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 2

The exhibition and sale of work in connection with S. Stephen's Church will be opened on Wednesday afternoon by Dr. Bruce, Moderator of the…

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A Seasonable Show

Molong Argus · Friday 15 October 1897 · page 3

WE notice Messrs. Dalton Brothers have just opened an exceptionally fine lot of clothing and mercery for the present season Special attention…

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Trinity College Exhibition. LONDON, October 6

The Bathurst Post · Friday 15 October 1897 · page 1

Miss Beatrice Newman, of Bathurst, has been awarded by Trinity College, London, a local exhibition for the violin…

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The Sheep Section at the Bathurst Show

The Bathurst Post · Friday 15 October 1897 · page 8

THE Bathurst Show has been one of the great attractions of the colony for some years. From 20,000 to 25,000 persons have visited it on the great…

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Benefits of an Agricultural Show

Molong Argus · Friday 22 October 1897 · page 7

THE following paper on "Benefits which accrue from the formation of a Pastoral and Agricultural Association" was read by Mr. D. Colleton at a meeting of the Canowindra…

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Record Reign Carnival?

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 23 October 1897 · page 2

The weekly meeting of the committee was held last night, Mr. A. O. Thompson presiding. There was a good attendance of members and a largo amount of business was transacted,…

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Record Reign Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 23 October 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the Record Reign Carnival Executive Committee was held last night ia the A. H. and P. Association's rooms, when Mr. A. G. Thompson…

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Forbes News. Forbes. Thursday. The Annual Flower Show [?]

National Advocate · Saturday 23 October 1897 · page 2

with the Church of England, was held in the Town Hull on Wednesday night and will be continued to-night. The show of flowers was excellent, notably the roses. Mesdames…

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Record Reign Carnival

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 2

The entries for the various events in the Record Reign Carnival have come in very well, numbering about 600, and including competitors from the…

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Wesleyan Church Amulversary. Flower Show and Variety Fair

Molong Argus · Friday 29 October 1897 · page 2

ON Sunday, the 7th of November next, services in connection with the 40th Anniversary of the Molong Wesleyan Church will be held (D.V.) in the…

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Record Reign Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 30 October 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the Record Reign Carnival Committee was held last night. Mr. A. Curtis was appointed judge of the foot-racing and wheel races. It was…

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Record Reign Carnival

National Advocate · Monday 1 November 1897 · page 2

The sale of booths in connection with the Record Reign Carnival was held on Saturday afternoon at the Royal Hotel by Mr. J. Cassidy. The two publicans'…

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Amateur Art Society. Annual Exhibition

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 4 November 1897 · page 2

The annual exhibition of the Bathurst Amateur Art Society was opened to-day in the Mvsonic Hall. Never before have the arrangements been so complete and the…

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The Bathurst Art Society. a Glimpse at the Exhibition

National Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1897 · page 2

It was not possible to obtain more than a passing glimpse of the pictures at the Bathurst Art Exhibition yesterday. Mr. A. Henry Fulwood had come and judged ; but…

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Wesleyan Church Anniversary. Flower Show and Variety Fair

Molong Argus · Friday 5 November 1897 · page 4

ON Sunday, the 7th of November next, services in connection with the 19th Anniversary the Molony Wesleyan Church will be held ([?]) in the…

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Art Society Exhibition. Official Opening

National Advocate · Friday 5 November 1897 · page 2

The ninth annual exhibition of the Bathurst Amateur Art Society was formally opened in the Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon. There was a very fair attendance…

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Record Reign Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 6 November 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Record Reign Carnival was held last night, when these was a good attendance and several mutters of detail were attended…

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Record Reign Carnival. Executive Committee

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 November 1897 · page 2

The final meeting of the executive was held last night. There were present : Mr. A. G. Thompson, President, in the chair. Messrs. G. Wright, secretary. A…

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