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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 13 of 14

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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Tests Patience. the Most Patient People Must Show Annoyance at Times

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1898 · page 3

Nothing spoils a good disposition quicker. Nothing taxes a man's patience. Like any i chinese of the skin…

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Blayney Agricultural Society. Blayney

National Advocate · Friday 21 October 1898 · page 2

Some correspondence has been going on lately between the Government and the Agricultural Society with the view of introducing one of the recently imported…

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Fete and Fair. BOURKE

National Advocate · Saturday 22 October 1898 · page 3

A floral fete and fancy fair, in aid of the funds of Bourke Wesleyan church was o. ened in the Union Hall last night sad continued to night…

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Wesleyan Fair

National Advocate · Monday 24 October 1898 · page 2

His Worship the Major (Alderman E. H. Utley) will open a Grand Flower Show, Industrial Exhibition and Fancy Fair, in the Protestant Hail, next…

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Flower Show at Forbes

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1898 · page 2

Despite the unfavorable weather of the past two weeks, a very successful flower show has been held in the Town Hall in aid of St. John's Church of England, The receipts…

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Cudal Show

National Advocate · Saturday 5 November 1898 · page 2

At a committee meeting of the Cadal Agricultural and Pastoral Society, it was determined to hold the next show on March 8th next…

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Condobolin Fancy Fair

National Advocate · Thursday 10 November 1898 · page 2

The fancy fair in aid of the funds of the Church of England was opened last night by the Mayor in the Royal-hall…

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The Waxworks. an Attractive Exhibition

National Advocate · Thursday 10 November 1898 · page 2

Whenever it happens that the great deeds of great men, or their very antithesis, are brought under the notice of most people a keen desire at once…

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The Show Ground

National Advocate · Saturday 12 November 1898 · page 2

The show committee intend to commence fencing and regulating the new show ground at once and a general meeting of the members is to be held on Friday night. It is…

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The Lord Mayor's Show. Symbolical Cars. Anglo-american Unity Typified. Pan-britannic Representation. London

National Advocate · Saturday 12 November 1898 · page 2

A feature of the procession at the Lord Mayor's Show yesterday was a car shaped as a ship of war, and carrying guns…

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Wellington Topics. Wellington, Monday. Agricultural Society

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 November 1898 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the members of the Wellington Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held on Friday night. The secretary's report was received…

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Bathurst Amateur Art Society. Annual Exhibition

National Advocate · Thursday 17 November 1898 · page 2

In connection with the annual exhibition held under the auspices of the Bathurst Amateur Art Society the heat possible preparations are being mads for an effective display…

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The West Australian Exhibition. LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 21 November 1898 · page 3

The visit of Mr. Scammell to the Continent in connection with the West Australian Exhibition, to be held at Coolgarde next year, has resulted in…

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The West Australian Exhibition. LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 25 November 1898 · page 3

In repose to the efforts of Mr. Scammell, Germany, France, and Belgium will accord reduced shipping freights and cheap railway rates for goods…

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Paris Exhibition of 1900. Spaces Alloted. London

National Advocate · Saturday 26 November 1898 · page 2

The French Government now offers British and Colonial exhibitions space previously arranged, Trocaders grounds on condition that they erect four…

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Cumnock P. A,. and H. Association

National Advocate · Thursday 1 December 1898 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Cumnuck Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held on Saturday. The officers elected were:—President, Mr. George Brace…

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Review. "Fair Girls and Gray Horses."

National Advocate · Thursday 1 December 1898 · page 2

Mr. Will Ogilive's name will bring kindly recollections to all who have been priveleged to read the poeticgemshe has contributed o various Australian…

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Cumnock P., A., and H. Association. Annual Meeting

Molong Argus · Friday 2 December 1898 · page 7

THE annual meeting of members of the above Association was held on Saturday afternoon in the Cumnock Hall. Mr. George Bruce (President) occupied the chair, and we noticed…

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Tests Patience. the Most Patient People Must Show Annoyance at Times

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 December 1898 · page 7

Nothing spoils a good disposition quicker. Nothing taxes a man's patience Like any itchiness of the skin. Itching piles almost drive you crazy…

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