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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 12 of 14

Vanity Fair

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 8

Women may worry over wearing apparel, complexion, &c., but if they wish good health Wolfe's Schnapps is recommended. Bay bottles intact…

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Cowra P. A. and H. Association

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1898 · page 2

We are pleased to learn that there is every promise that the Cowra Show, to be held on to-morrow and next day promises to be the most successful yet held there. There are…

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Blayney Show

National Advocate · Thursday 29 September 1898 · page 2

The Secretary, Mr. H. Woolley, of Blayney Agricultural and Pastoral Association, advises that their next annual show will be held on March 22 and 23…

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COWRA A. AND P. Association. Annual Show. Cowra

National Advocate · Thursday 29 September 1898 · page 3

The annual show was opened to-day under excellent conditions. The weather was favorable and the attendance excellent. The Bathurst Military Band, under…

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8-Hour Day and the Show Ground. To the Editor of the National Advocate

National Advocate · Thursday 29 September 1898 · page 3

SIR,—I was very pleased to see in a recent issue of your journal a leading article on the refusal of the Committee of the A., H. and P. Association to…

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The Show Ground and 8-Hours' Sports. To the Editor of the National Advocate

National Advocate · Thursday 29 September 1898 · page 3

SIR,—With your permission I would like to say a little about the above, In the first place I think there is too much secretary about all the business connected…

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Wallerawang Fancy Fair

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 September 1898 · page 4

The above was brought to a successful close on Monday, about midnight. The attendance each night was very good. The energetic committee of ladies desire to record their thanks for the assistance…

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The Show Ground and Trotting & Pony Jumping. To the Editor of the National Advocate

National Advocate · Friday 30 September 1898 · page 3

SIR,—Your correspondent "John Bull" makes a nasty personal attack on the Hon. Secretary of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association in your issue of…

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The Cowra Show

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 2

This show was held on Wednesday and Thursday last. The weather was beautifully fine, and the attendance on both days was good, especially the second day, when it was…

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The 8-Hour Demonstration and the Show Ground. To the Editor

National Advocate · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 2

Sir.—Mr. W. H. Webb talks about considering tho interests of tho farmers, etc, and I admit they should be considered, and those people who are not…

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The Show Ground

National Advocate · Monday 3 October 1898 · page 2

Since the application of. the local Eight-Hour Demonstration Committee for permission to hold a trotting match, and a pony jumping competition on the…

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The 8-Hour Demonstration and the Show Ground. To the Editor

National Advocate · Monday 3 October 1898 · page 2

SIR,—Mr. W. G. Thompson as suppliant, and that gentleman as dictator are two different individuale. When the Bathurst A. H, and P. Society were…

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Show Ground Takings. To the Editor

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 October 1898 · page 3

SIR,—The attendance at the last show was reported in the local press to have been from 35,000 to 40,000 people for the three days. According to the returns…

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Church of England Fair

National Advocate · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 2

A bazaar and fair in aid of the Church of England Parochial Funds was opened in the Masonic Hall on Monday evening, and will be continued…

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Paris Exhibition. LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 3

A building strike in Paris threatens to delay the opening of the exhibition…

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Flower Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 October 1898 · page 2

This afternoon the Bishop of Bathurst opened a wild flower show in the Mechanics' Institute. The Mayor (Dr. Bertram) was also present, and addressed…

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Coo'gardie Exhibition. LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 14 October 1898 · page 3

The London Chamber of Commerce has resolved to heartily support the Coolggrdie exhibition…

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Coolgardie Exhibition. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 15 October 1898 · page 3

The Coolgardie Exhibition Board are making efforts to secure some British pictures for their exhibition…

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The Show Ground

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 October 1898 · page 5

Mr. Crouch, District Surveyor, Orange, arrived here on Tuesday night and informed the Secretary (Mr. G. W. Griffith) of the P. and A. Association, that the Stock Branch objected to the granting of…

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Church Op England Fair

National Advocate · Monday 17 October 1898 · page 2

The fair held in the Masonic Hall last week, in aid of the church of England Parochial Fund, resulted in a gross amount of £150…

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