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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 9 of 15

Manildra Agricultural Society

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1897 · page 6

OUR correspondent writes:—The executive committee of the above Society is working hard just now, in order to complete arranging the programme for the forthcoming show an…

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Beautifying Show-grounds

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1897 · page 5

THE following is a copy of a circular which has been sent to the secretaries of all Agricultural Societies:— Department of Mines and Agriculture…

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The Forbes Carnival

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1897 · page 2

The annual carnival of the lively town of Forbes begins on Thursday. On that day the A., H. and P. Association opens its annual show, which continues on…

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Bathurst Show Schedule

National Advocate · Thursday 5 August 1897 · page 2

Following are suggested alterations in the sheep section at the Bathurst Show, of which Mr. W. H. Webb has given notice of his intention to move at the next committee…

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The Forbes Show. Forbes

National Advocate · Friday 6 August 1897 · page 3
Also in Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

The annual show of the A., H. and P. Association opened to-day. There were splendid entries in all classes. The day was fine but cloudy. Everything passed…

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Manildra Agricultural Society

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 7

A MEETING of the committee of the above held last Monday night, when the programme for the forthcoming show was finally dealt, with. It comprises five ploughing…

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St. Mary's Fair. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 9 August 1897 · page 3

The Cardinal announced on Saturday that the recant Australian Fair in said of the St. Mary'a Cathedral Building Fund would result in a profit of about £15,000…

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Cycling Carnival. Wednesday's Meeting

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 9 August 1897 · page 2

The Bathurst Branch of the New South Wales League of Wheelmen hold their second carnival on the Cricket Ground on Wednesday next, and weather per…

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The Forbes Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 9 August 1897 · page 2
Also in National Advocate

The annual show of tho Forbes P., A. and H. Association was a decided success. On the opening day about 2000 persons were present, which speaks well for the interest taken in…

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A Grand Fair. REALISES £15,000. SYDNEY, Sunday night

National Advocate · Monday 9 August 1897 · page 3

His Eminence Cardinal Moran announced yesterday that, as a result of the grand Australian Fair in connection with St. Mary's Cathedral, £15,000 was…

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A Fair Cyclist

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1897 · page 2

A young woman of prepossessing appearance was arrested at Castlemaine (Vic.) a few days ago on a charge of being an imposter. She refused to give…

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The Cycling Carnival

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 August 1897 · page 2

The League of Wheelmen's Cycling Carnival takes place to-day on the Cricket Ground. An extensive and varied programme of events will be…

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Exhibition of Ploughing

National Advocate · Thursday 12 August 1897 · page 2

All exhibition of ploughing was given on the Model Farm yesterday, under the superintendence of Mr. Dunnicliffe, the new manager of the Farm. Amongst…

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The Parkes Show. PARKES

National Advocate · Thursday 12 August 1897 · page 3

The twenty-sixth show of the Parkes P., A. and H. Association opened today. The weather was delightful, and there was a splendid attendance, about…

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Wesleyan Annual Fair

Molong Argus · Friday 13 August 1897 · page 2

THE committee of the above held their second meeting at the Parsonage on Wednesday afternoon last. The minutes of the previous meeting were…

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Forbes Show

Molong Argus · Friday 13 August 1897 · page 5

THE twenty-third annual exhibition of the Forbes P. and H. Association was held last week, and thanks to the energies put forth by the energetic…

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The Parkes Show. Parkes

National Advocate · Friday 13 August 1897 · page 3

The A., H. and P. Show was continued to-day. The day turned out to be drizzly and W[?]t, and made things uncomfortable. The farmers and graziers…

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Manildra Agricultural Society

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1897 · page 4

WE desire to draw our readers attention to the Manildra Agricultural Society's advertisement in another column. Considering the short time that has elapsed since the…

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