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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 14 of 15

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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The Flower Show

National Advocate · Monday 15 November 1897 · page 3

The flower show in the main building attracted a great deal of attention and considering the weather the flowers kept fairly fresh. Mr. Dickson's exhibits and the floral designs…

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On the Lawn at the Carnival

National Advocate · Monday 15 November 1897 · page 1

Daring the "Carnival Season " the ladies of this fair city well sustained their reputation of being able to dress well and exercise the boat of taste in…

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Bathurst Record Reign. Grand Jubilee Carnival

The Bathurst Post · Monday 15 November 1897 · page 2

THIS event opened on the Bathurst show Ground on Tuesday last. The attendance mustered about 2000 on the great day. Of course, this did not come…

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Bathurst Record Reign Carnival

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 16 November 1897 · page 2

The Record Reign Carnival al was brought to a close last evening with a conversazione and bushranging event. The conversazione was held in the Art Gallery, the spacious…

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The Carnival Concluding Night

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 November 1897 · page 2

The conclusion of the Bathurst Record Reign Carnival was entirely successful. The attendance must have pleased the hearts of the Committee, for…

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Cudal Show Ground

Molong Argus · Friday 19 November 1897 · page 3

THE Committee of the Cudal Agricultural Association have made applicator two acres of land adjoining the present Show Ground, with the object…

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Record Reign Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the Record Reign Carnival Executive Committee was held last night in the A.H. and P. Society's rooms, when Mr. H. C. Matthews…

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Record Reign Carnival. Meeting of Executive

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 3

A meeting of the Executive was held last night for the purpose of receiving correspondence and accounts for settlement. In the absence of Mr. A. G. Thompson, President,…

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Here There The Carnival Results

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 November 1897 · page 2

It is not yet known what the financial results of the Bathurst Record Reign Carnival are, bat those who are in a position to known something on the…

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Record Reign Carnival

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 November 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the Finance Sub-Committee of the Record Keign Carnival was held last night, when Mr. A. G. Thompson occupied the chair…

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A Fair Offender. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1897 · page 3

A young woman named Clara Don nelly was placed on trial at the Central Police Court to-day and found guilty of [?]ering counterfeit coin. She was…

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Allison's Assembly Rooms. Exhibition by Pupils

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 26 November 1897 · page 3

Allison's Assembly Rooms were most artistically decorated last evening, the occasion being the conclusion of Mr. Allison's dancing season, and in order that a [?]ing…

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Record Reign Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 27 November 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Record Reign Carnival was held last night in the A. H. and P Society's rooms when Dr. Machattie…

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Record Reign Carnival. Meeting of Executors

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 27 November 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the executive was held last night, Dr. Machattie presiding, and there was a fair attendance. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Wine on the Show Ground. To the Editor of the National Advocate

National Advocate · Monday 6 December 1897 · page 2

SIR,—A correspondent has written to your paper re the request of the W.C.T. Union with regard to the wine exhibit at the show; he is laboring under a…

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Wine on the Show Ground To the Editor of the National Advocate

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 December 1897 · page 2

SIR,—I was rather startled in your today's issue at the result of Mrs. Webb's investigations in the matter of the miracle of the conversion of water into wine at the…

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The Perth Fair

National Advocate · Thursday 9 December 1897 · page 2

The bazaar and entertainments at Perth have been continued during the week. On Tuesday and last night the attendance was again large, and…

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Wesleyan Fair at Orange. ORANGE

National Advocate · Thursday 9 December 1897 · page 3

An All Nations Fair, promoted by the members of the Wesleyan Church, opened in the Oddfellows' Hall last night and was continued this afternoon and…

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Wine Exhibits at the Show. To the Editor of the Bathurst National Advocate

National Advocate · Thursday 9 December 1897 · page 2

SIR.—My attention has been directed to the fact that a deputation of ladies and clergymen have waited upon the committee of the A. H. and P. Society with reference to the…

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