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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 2 of 14

The Great Paris Exhibition. LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1898 · page 3

The British Government will grant to the Commission appointed in connection with representation at the Paris Exhibition a sum of £975,000…

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A Fair Criterion

National Advocate · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 4

Since the days of Eve the acquisition of perfect health and beauty of form has been the desideratum of every woman. Ninon del'Enalos, the celebrated French…

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Molong Show

Molong Argus · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 2

THE Working Committee met on Friday evening last. The secretary (Mr. P. F. A. Kinna) reported that he had received the following special prizes:—Messrs. C. Parker…

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The Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 3
Also in The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative

THE completed returns of the show which we publish elsewhere afford ample ground for satisfaction to the committee and the members. They prove that substantial advance…

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Bathurst Show

Molong Argus · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 2

WE direct attention of readers to the advt., appearing elsewhere, of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Society's annual exhibition, which will take place on March 23rd, 24th and 25th…

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Cumnock Show Catalogues

Molong Argus · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 1

THE Forbes GAZETTE says:—We have received a programme for the Cumnock Show on Friday 17th March next—the printing was very nicely done at the Molong ARGUS Office…

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Accident at the Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 3

On the second day of the Show and while the water jump was being decided, Mr. J. A. S. Jones met with a nasty accident. He had just put Thunderbolt over the water for the last time,…

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Lithgow A.h. and P. Show. Second Day

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 6

On the second day of the show there was a very large attendance, rather more than 3000 persons visiting the grounds in the course of the day. Amongst the now exhibits were two…

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Easter Monday Cycling Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1898 · page 2

If the enthusiasm shown by the members of the local League of Wheelmen affords a reliable criterion, the proposed Easter Monday Cycling Carnival should be a great…

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Exhibition with Ploughs. the Massey-harris Co

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1898 · page 7

A CORRESPONDENT sends us the following particulars as an addition to those already published:—"On the 8th inst. the Massey-Harris Co., of 35 Broadway, Sydney, in…

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Bathurst Show

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 25 February 1898 · page 8

The Bathurst Show will be held on March 23, 24, and 25, There are 757 classes £200 will be given in trotting and hunting prizes. There will…

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The Show

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 25 February 1898 · page 8

The show committee have drawn up a schedule of prizes to be competed for at the exhibition to be held in April next. The prize money will…

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Mudgee Show

National Advocate · Friday 25 February 1898 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Committee of the Mudgee Agricultural Society held on the 19th inst. it was for various reason decided to postpone the holding of the annual show…

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The Bathurst Show

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 25 February 1898 · page 2

THE Annual Exhibition of the Bathurst A.,H. and P. Association will be held on March 23rd, 24th and 25th, and we would remind intending…

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Royal Agricultural Society Show

National Advocate · Monday 28 February 1898 · page 2

The Agricultural Show in Sydney this Easter is expected to eclipse every affair of its kind yet held in the colonies. The favor­able agricultural season in many parts of the…

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Proposed Colonial Exhibition. LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 28 February 1898 · page 3

A hundred firms connected with Australian products have approved of the proposed Earls Court Colonial Ex­hibition…

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Grand Swimming Carnival

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1898 · page 2

Grand Swimming Carnival to-night at 8 p.m. Don't miss the 100 yards Championship. The race of the season Admission is ; Ladies, 6d…

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The Oberon Show

National Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1898 · page 2

The Oberon show promises this year to be exceptionally successful. The general entries close on the 5th March, and for the horse section on Monday 7th at 8 p.m…

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Here [?] There The Lithgow Show

National Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1898 · page 2

The last Lithgow Show panned out very satisfactorily, and is considered the most successful yet held. The profits, after the payment of £161 for improvements, amount…

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