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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 13 of 15

Record Reign Carnival

National Advocate · Monday 8 November 1897 · page 2

The much-talked-of Record Reign Carnival will commence to-morrow and be continued throughout the week. The arrangements, particularly those in…

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Record Reign Carnival

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 November 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Record Reign Carnival was held last night, when many matters of detail were discussed in connection with…

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Bathurst Record Reign Grand Jubilee Carnival

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 November 1897 · page 2

Patrons—Major-General Q. A. French, O.M.G., R.A.; his Worship the Mayor, and Aldormon of Bathurst; tho Bishops of the Diocese ; the Hon, George Leo, M.L.O.; the Hon, E. Webb…

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The Carnival by Gas Light. a Social and Artistic Success

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 November 1897 · page 2

The Carnival yesterday was perhaps not so successful as its promoters might have wished. The attendance was not what it should have been. Pleasure was…

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The Carnival Ball

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 November 1897 · page 2

The plain and fancy drees ball in connection with the Carnival was held last evening in the Air Gallery on the Show Ground, and despite the fact that the weather was…

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Bathurst Record Reign Grand Jubilee Carnival. Second Day—wednesday

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 November 1897 · page 2

The intense heat yesterday was the cause of many persons remaining under shelter in preference to being exposed to the rays of the sun on the Show…

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Flower Show and Fair

Molong Argus · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 2

The opening of the Flower Show and Fair took place on Tuesday afternoon between 4 and 5 o'clock. The Rev. Mr. Hughes said he was pleased to…

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Wesleyan Fancy Fair and Exhibition. DUBBO

National Advocate · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 3

The annual fancy fair and exhibition in connection with the Wesleyan Church, Dubbo, were held at the Protestant Hall on Tuesday evening. and concluded…

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The Carnival Third Day

National Advocate · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 2

Another very hot day greeted the continuation of tho Bathurst Carnival yesterday. The attendance was rather meagre. The most interest centred presented by Mr, A. G…

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The Carnival of Paris

Molong Argus · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 3

For the time being the carnival which began on Sunday may be said to absorb the attention of everybody. Arton, although in Paris, to temporarily as forgotten as be was by…

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Floral Fete and Fancy Fair at Cudal

Molong Argus · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 4

A FLORAL Fete and Fancy Fair, in aid of St. James' Church, Cudal, was held on Monday and Tuesday nights in the local School of Arts. Mayor Miskell opened the show on…

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Bathurst Record Reign Qrand Jubilee Carnival. Third Day—thursday

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 2

The attendance on the Show Ground yesterday was not so great as on the previous day, but doubtless one of the causes of this was the exceptional heat,…

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The Carnival Proceeds. To the Editor of the National Advocate

National Advocate · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 2

SIR,—What is the money from the carnival to be applied to Some say a statue; others a road around Bald Hill. Both, are grand ideas in their way, but far too isolated…

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The Fiji Fire-walkers. a Savage Show Sensation

Molong Argus · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 1

Recently it was reported that a party of Europeans had visited the island of Bega, Fiji, where they witnessed the mystery of the fire-walker's ceremonial…

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Molong Methodism. Fortieth Anniversary of the Church. Flower Show and Fair

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1897 · page 5

"AH! yes, sir," said an old resident of the district on Monday when talking to him about the first Wesleyan service in Molong, "that was many years ago. Indeed it covers almost a…

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The Carnival. Fourth Day

National Advocate · Saturday 13 November 1897 · page 2

Yesterday's programme was, perhaps the mos interesting of the week, the trotting events and the water jump all being good contests. The attendance was again poor but…

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The Flower Show

National Advocate · Saturday 13 November 1897 · page 2

The flower show in connection with the Record Reign Carnival was opened yesterday afternoon in the large hall on the show ground. The unfavourable weather…

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Here & There The Carnival Dresses

National Advocate · Saturday 13 November 1897 · page 2

In our Bourdoir column on Monday, farther notice will be given of the drosses at the late carnival…

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Bathurst Record Reign Grand Jubilee Carnival. Fourth Day (Friday.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 13 November 1897 · page 2

The attendance yesterday was the smallest that has been since the Carnival opened. This was accounted for from various reasons, not the least of which…

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The Carnival Fifth Day

National Advocate · Monday 15 November 1897 · page 3

The Bathurst Record Reign Carnival was brought to a close on Saturday last, aa far as the day events are concerned. Tho attendance was fair, and much…

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