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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 7 of 14

The Oberon Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 April 1898 · page 6

We have received a letter from "A Spectator," who volunteers to "give an authentic report of a few of the interesting events " -- which he watched very carefully ; at least, he says so. As "A Spectator"…

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Orange Show Scraps

Molong Argus · Friday 8 April 1898 · page 8

Mr. W. T. Sherringham, of Cumnock, was very successful with his poultry exhibits. Mr. A. Brooks (Garra) scored the…

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Royal Agricultural Show. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 8 April 1898 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Show was opened by the Governor this afternoon in the presence of a large gathering. His Excellency arrived at noon and was…

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The Molong Show. Tuesday and Wednesday. a Great Success

Molong Argus · Friday 8 April 1898 · page 4

OFFICIALS:President Captain Ch[?] Smith, J. P. Vice Presidents, Mo[?] John Black J. P. A. G. Peterson, J.P., H. [?] M. [?] J. P., G. [?] G. [?]. Treasurer, Mr. John…

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A New Plough. a Public Exhibition

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 April 1898 · page 7

AN interesting trial of the Spalding-Robbins rotary disc plough was given in a paddock on Mr. Betts' Vale Head Estate on Thursday afternoon last, and was attended by…

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The Molong Show. a Large Attendance. Good Exhibits. Officers

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 April 1898 · page 5

President: Captain Caude Smith, J.P. Vice-presidents: Messrs. John Black, J.P., H. S. M. Betts, J.P., A.G. Peterson, J.P., G. Packham, G. Bruce, Treasurer; John…

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The Cycling Carnival

National Advocate · Monday 11 April 1898 · page 2

The cycling carnival, under the auspices of the local League of Wheelmen, which will be held on the Cricket Ground to-day promises to be a great success snd no doubt will be…

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Dubbo's Carnival Time. Dubbo

National Advocate · Monday 11 April 1898 · page 3

April is always a lively month in Dubbo, but this year it promises to be unusually so. During the past week the town has field with visitors…

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Nyngan Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1898 · page 2

The Nyngan annual show will be held on Wednesday and Thursday. May 4 and 5. A liberal prize schedule has been issued, and an attractive programme of ring events been…

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The Royal Agricultural Show. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1898 · page 3

There was an ex[?]nt attendance at the show to-day despite showers of rain at intervals throughout the day. The Palace Hunting Contest was finally…

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Here Threre The Wellington Show

National Advocate · Monday 18 April 1898 · page 2

The Wellington show opens to-morrow to-morrow and continues on Wednesday. The energetic Secretary (Mr. Porter) informs us that the entries are most gratifying,…

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Wellington Show

Molong Argus · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 4

THE Wellington Show was held on Tuesday and Wednesday last, and was pronounced by many to be a grand success. The attendance was…

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The Wellington Show. Numerous Exhibits

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 6

THE annual show of the Wellington P. and A. Society was opened on Tuesday, and continued ou Wednesday. The attendance on both days was much larger than on any…

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Judging at the Molong Show. (To the Editor.)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 5

SIR,—Being a visitor at the late show of the Molong A. and P. Society, and having observed ihab several of the awards were given in direct opposition to all reason and justice…

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Insult to Show Judges. DUBBO

National Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1898 · page 3

For using insulting language to the Judges, after Stella and Musician divided the Hunter's Prize the riders, Vigors and Holden, were called upon to…

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Dubbo Annual Show. Notes and Comments. Dubbo

National Advocate · Friday 29 April 1898 · page 3

The gate receipts for the two days show totalled £302 0s 9d, being an increase of £82 10s 9d over last year. The first day's takings amounted to £99 16s…

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Judging at the Molong Show. [To the Editor of the Argus.]

Molong Argus · Friday 29 April 1898 · page 6

SIR,—I do not in any way wish to cause the slightest disturbance in the pacific camp of the Molong Show management, but I merely wish to point out an instance in which I…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society

National Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1898 · page 2

The sixteenth annual show of the above Society opens at 41 Mudgee on the 10th prox, and continues next day. Full information is contained in our business colums to-day…

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Dubbo Annual Show. Successful Local Exhibitors

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1898 · page 8

AN enormous concourse of people from all parts of the country availed themselves of the glorious holiday-making whether, to visit the Dubbo Annual Show, which took place…

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Nyngan Show. Nyngan

National Advocate · Thursday 5 May 1898 · page 2

The Show opened to-day. The attendance was only moderate, this being due somewhat to threatening weather, Light rain fell in the evening…

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