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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 6 of 15

The Wellington Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 May 1897 · page 2

The annual show of the Wellington P. and A. Society takes place this week. On Thursday and Friday the gala days of Wellington and its people will be…

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The Butler Case. Sydney Newspapers to Show Cause

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 May 1897 · page 3

As stated in our wires from Sydney yesterday, a new phase has preseuted it[?]. in connection with the Butler case. Mr. Edmunds, with him Mr. Broomfield, instruobed by Mr…

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Fire on the Show Ground. £80 Worth of Property Destroyed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 May 1897 · page 2

A destructive fire broke out soon after noon to day in the show ground, by which the horse-boxes were completely consumed. Residents on the river were the…

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Dropped Wend on the Show Ground. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 3

Yesterday at the Wellington Agricultural Show, Mr. W. Heason dropped dead while entering the ring. He suffered from heart disesse…

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Our Open Column. We do not necessarily identify ourselves with opinions expressed by correspondents. The Molong Show Critic to the Editor Of the Argus

Molong Argus · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 4

SIR,—In the last issue of your contemporary a most scurrilous criticism appears under the heading of "Molong Show," and which at my hands demands a few pasting remarks…

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The Wellington Show. Wellington

National Advocate · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 3

The annual Show of the A. H. and P. Society opened to-day, and considering the past drought, it was a distinct success. The exhibits on the whole are much better than…

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Fire on the Show Ground

The Bathurst Post · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 5

2.55 p.m. on the 12th instant the [?] bell rang out. The cry went round down, "Fire on the Show Ground!" [?] stampede took place, and sure…

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The Sheep at the Bathurst Show

The Bathurst Post · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 4

THE steward, Mr. Harry R. Thompson, has furnished us with a list of the results of the recent show. The table is a most interesting one. It is…

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Butter and Cheese. Exhibits at the Show. the Government Expert's Report

The Bathurst Post · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 2

THE Minister for Mines and Agriculture, Mr. Sydney Smith, has received a report from MR. O'Callaghan, Government dairy expert, upon the butter and…

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Show Export Sheep. Report of the Non-competitive Exhibit of Crossbred Sheep and Lambs From Bathurst Experimental Farm. I.—the Sheep When Alive

The Bathurst Post · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 8

IN order to afford sheep owners reliable information as to the most suitable British rams to put to merino ewes for the producTion of crossbreds for freezing and export,…

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Borne Suggestions Fhom the Sydney Agricultural Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 18 May 1897 · page 2

Another Easter Show has come and gone, and now we have returned to our farms and orchards we have time to recall to our minds the different things that have particularly…

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DUBBO A. H and P. Society. the Annual Exhibition. Dubbo

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 May 1897 · page 2

The Committee of the Dubbo A. H. and P. Society with commendable courage in the face of most discouraging circumstances undertook to carry through its annual…

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DUBBO A. H. AND P. Society. the Annual Exhibition. (From Our Special Reporter) Dubbo, Wednesday. OFFICERS

National Advocate · Thursday 20 May 1897 · page 2

President: R. Booth, J.P.: Vice-Presidents: J. D. McKay, J. P., T. A. Bragg, F. E. Body, T. Baird, J. Rutherford, MacBarry: Hon. Treasurer: C. H…

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Bathurst Amateur CyCling Clubs Carnival

National Advocate · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 2

The Sydney Grammar School having wired their inability to fulfil their football engagement with All Saints College on Queen's Bithday, St. Stanislaus…

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Bathurst Amateur Cycling Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 2

With reference to the attack on the Mile Record on Monday, the Exceutive of the Carnival here has received word that Mr. J. C. Cameron, (the fastest…

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Sydney Poultry Show. Successful Bathurst Exhibitors. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 3

Mr. A. J. Gray, Hon Secretary of the N.S.W. Poultry, Pigeon, Canary, and Dog Society, has reason to feel proud of the show which opened to-day, being…

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The Cycling Carnival

National Advocate · Monday 24 May 1897 · page 3

To-day the Cycling Carnival arranged by the Amateur Cycle Club will will be held on the Cricket Ground. Numerous entries have been received,…

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Boudoir Gossip. the Dubbo Carnival

National Advocate · Monday 24 May 1897 · page 3

At the Dubbo Picnic Races and Show some fine dresses were noticeable on the lawn and stand. ON THE SHOW LAWN…

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Bathurst Amateur Cycle Club Carnival Officials

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1897 · page 2

Judge: Mr. A. Curtis; starter: Mr. W. R. George (Sydney); clerks of the course: Mr. H. Nicolson, Mr. G. Neill; time-keepers: Mr. L. Winter, Mr. T…

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A Sad Cat-astropho. Show Felines Have a Bad Time. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1897 · page 3

Last night witnessed a tragic and gruesome event in connection with the Sydney Poultry, Dogs, Canary, and Cat Show. Everything had been locked up…

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