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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 8 of 15

Sydney Poultry Show

National Advocate · Friday 2 July 1897 · page 3

The annual exhibition of the N.S.W. Poultry Club was officially opened yesterday by the Hon. J. H. Carruthers. The following Bathurst exhibitors obtained awards:—…

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The Sheep Show. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 2 July 1897 · page 3

The sheep show was officially opened to-day by the Governor. An address was presented to his Excellency pointing out the disastrous year to pastoralists which accounted for a considerable…

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The Orange Show. ORANGE

National Advocate · Friday 2 July 1897 · page 3

In order to prevent clashing with Cumnock, the committee of the Orange A. and P. Association have fixed on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday,…

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The Sydney Sheep Show. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 2 July 1897 · page 3

At the sheep show, which opened today on the Agricultural Ground, the following exhibits in merinos were specially noticed : Hon. F. B. Suttor,…

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Show. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 3

Ife is mowing a Kiandra to-day…

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Manildra Agricultural Society

Molong Argus · Friday 9 July 1897 · page 2

WE are informed by the Hon. Secretary, Mr. G. W. GriBith. that the first annual meeting of Manildra Agricultural Society will be held on Monday evening next at 8…

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The Record Reign Celebration. Proposed Carnival Week. Application for Show Ground

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 13 July 1897 · page 2

A special meeting of the A. H. and P. Association was held yesterday for the purpose of considering an application that had been made by the Record Reign…

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Record Reign Celebrations. the Forthcoming Carnival. the Show Ground Secured

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 16 July 1897 · page 2

The meeting of the A. H. & P. Association yesterday afternoon was held in two parts. In consequence of the important communications from the Agricultural…

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Proposed Record Reign Carnival

National Advocate · Friday 16 July 1897 · page 2

At 4 o'clock the meeting resumed, when the following additional members were present:—Dr. Machattie, Dr. Hurst, H. C. Suttor. W, Kite, H. Meagher, G. Wright, B…

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Agricultural Society

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1897 · page 6

A well-attended and enthusiastic meeting was held here on Monday, July 12. for the purpose of electing officers and deciding the date for the exhibition. The chair was occupied by Mr. H…

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Manlldra Agricultural Society

Molong Argus · Friday 23 July 1897 · page 2

A MEETING of the Executive Committee of the above Society was held on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. F. E. Churchill presided, and all the…

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Parkes Show

Molong Argus · Friday 23 July 1897 · page 2

THE 26th Show, in connection with the Parkes P. A. and H. Associstion, is fixed for 11th and 12th proxime, as will be seen from an advertisemant appearing slewhers. A…

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Forbes Show

Molong Argus · Friday 23 July 1897 · page 2

The Forbes Show of 1897 comes off on Thursday and Friday, 5th and 6th August. Besides jumping and trotting competitions there will be a large display of stock and…

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Agricultural Society

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 24 July 1897 · page 6

The Executive Committee of the Agricultural Society held a meeting on Tuesday afternoon, at 3 p.m., F. B. Churchill, Esq, presiding. All the members wera present…

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The Millthorpe Carnival

National Advocate · Monday 26 July 1897 · page 2

The Millthorps Agricultural Society s again to the fore with the project of carrying out their annual carnival. Our [?]onergetic neighbors, whether the seasons…

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International Swimming Carnival. Success of Australian Competitors. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 27 July 1897 · page 3

At the International Swimming Carnival at Brussels Percy Cavill, the Australian amateur champion, of New Zealand, second…

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No Exhibition

Molong Argus · Friday 30 July 1897 · page 2

MR. REID had a great surprise in store for the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, whom be interviewed (with the assistance of an interpreter)…

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The Wheelmen's Carnival

National Advocate · Friday 30 July 1897 · page 2

The Secretary of the League of Wheelmen has received word that Messrs. Hunt, O'Brien and Forbes intend to compete at the carnival on August 11th…

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The Record Reign Carnival

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 30 July 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the Record Reign SubCommittees was held last night, when Mr. A, G. Thompson occupied the chair and there was a large attendance…

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New Laud Bill. Basis of Valuation Improvements. Meaning of " Fair Value."

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 30 July 1897 · page 2

In the Assembly on Wednesday tho Minister for Lands, Mr. Carruthers, introduced a bill to amend the law rotating to tho determination of values of improvements, tho receission…

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