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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1898

268 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 14

Wagga Show

National Advocate · Monday 29 August 1898 · page 3

The Railway Commissioners have arranged for holiday excursion tickets to be issued to Wagga from 5th to 10th September in connection with the Wagga Show, and the…

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Manildra Show

National Advocate · Friday 2 September 1898 · page 2

The annual exhibition of the Manildra Pastoral and Agricultural Association, which was to be held on Wednesday, was postponed until Tuesday next, owing to wet weather…

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Millthorpe Show and Ploughing Matches

National Advocate · Friday 2 September 1898 · page 2

In connection with the Millthorpe Show and Ploughing Matches, to be held on the 20th and 21st Sept., cheap excursion tickets (2d a mile 1st class and 1d a mile 2nd class)…

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The Manildra Show. Postponed Till Tuesday Next

Molong Argus · Friday 2 September 1898 · page 4

THE elements were "dead again" the Manildra P. and A. Society this year, and as a consequence the latter was compelled to postpone its Annual Exhibition from…

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Manildra P. and A. Association. the Annual Exhibition. Postponed Till Tuesday Next. Through Wet Weather

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 3 September 1898 · page 6

"Oh! what a day we're having !" Complete and excellent arrangements had been made by the Committee of Manildra Ploughing and Agricultural Association, to ensure the…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1898 · page 2

At the regular committee meeting of the above society on Saturday it was decided that the annual show of 1896 should be held on April 11, 12 and 13 next…

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Millthorpe Show and Ploughing Matches

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1898 · page 2

The committee have decided to entertain the visitors, judges, etc., at a banquet on the second night. Tickets have been fixed at 5s each. Mr. W. P. Crick, M.P., has written to…

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Manildra Show. a Decided Success

Molong Argus · Friday 9 September 1898 · page 4

OFFICIALS.—President, Mr. F. E. Churchill, J.P. Vice-Presidents, Messrs. H. P. Miller, J.P., and J. E. Paddison. Hon. Sec and Treasurer, Mr. G. W. Griffith…

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Major M'donald's Movements. a Gallant "Side-show." London

National Advocate · Friday 9 September 1898 · page 3

It is known that Major M'Donald has started northward. "The Times" says there is every prospect of Major M'Donald meeting the…

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Manildra P. & A. Association. the Annual Exhibition. a Great Success. an Enjoyable Outing. a Large Gathering of People. a Splendid Programme. Well Carried Out. Mr. Secretary Griffith Fairly Jubilant

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 September 1898 · page 5

THE annual exhibition of Manildra Ploughing and Agricultural Association had been fixed for Wednesday, August 30. Heavy rain fell all over the district a few days…

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Fine Arts at the Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 September 1898 · page 2

The first prize in the fins arts section at the local show has been supplemented by gifts from Messrs. F. King, A. Reid and others…

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Major M'donald's Movements. a Gallant "Side Show."

The Bathurst Post · Thursday 15 September 1898 · page 8

It is known that Major M'Donald has started northward. The Times says there is every prospect of Major M'Donald meeting the…

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The Disqualification of "Grandmaster" by the Judges at the Show of the New South Wales Sheep Breeders' Association. To the Editor of the Bathurst Post

The Bathurst Post · Thursday 15 September 1898 · page 6

SIR,—The ram "Grandmaster," No. B/123, which was bred by the executors of the late T. G. Webb, and sold by them last October to the Springfield…

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Cowra Show

National Advocate · Friday 16 September 1898 · page 2

Entries for the Cowra P.,A. and H. Association's Annual Show will close on the 20th inst…

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Show Dates

National Advocate · Friday 16 September 1898 · page 2

At a committee meeting of the Dubbo Pastoral and Agricultural Association held this week it was decided that the annual show in 1899 should commence…

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The Manildra Show. [To the Editor of the ARGUS.]

Molong Argus · Friday 16 September 1898 · page 7

SIR,—I wish through the columns of your valuable paper to draw attention to the decision of the judges at the late Manildra Show in awarding the…

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The Show

National Advocate · Monday 19 September 1898 · page 2

The entries for the forthcoming show rolling in fast, and if indications count are, for anything, I fancy it, will be the best show ever seen in the district…

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Millthorpe Show and Ploughing Matches

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1898 · page 2

The much-looked for reunion at Millthorpe opens to-day and as the weather promises to be on its best behaviour and very other condition is most favorable, those who are able…

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Millthorpe Carnival

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 2

As may be gathered from the report of our representative at the Millthorpe show and Ploughing Matches, the energetic and enterprising promoters thereof…

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The Millthorpe Carnival. Show and Ploughing Matches, a Pronounced Success. Millthorph

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 2

President: Mr, J. Noonan, J.P. Vice-Presidents: Messrs. J. Hawkins and T. Higgins. Hon. Treasurer: Mr. J. W. Hayes…

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