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

Shows & fairs, 1899

652 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 33

The Show Ground

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 13

The member for the district writes: "Perhaps it would be well for those interested in Mudgee Agricultural Society to understand…

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The Oberon Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 3

The following special prizes have been given by the Department of Agriculture for the above show:-- Zigzag Steel Lever Harrow, value £5 10s, to be added to first prize for best collection farm…

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Nyngan Show Shedule

National Advocate · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 2

The Nyngan district Pastoral and Agricultural Association has decided to abolish grassfed Sheep sections at the forthcoming show, and to susbtitute there for "housed and…

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State Butter Show

Molong Argus · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 8

AN announcement was made in the Press some months ago that with a view to the improvement of the general quality of New South Wales…

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The Mudgee Show. to the Editor

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 17

Sir,—Without any doubt whatever the Show committee have made a mistake in fixing the show dates in Easter week—being the…

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Pleasing Departure. a Feature of the Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 5

A most pleasing departure in the class of noncompetitive exhibits was in evidence at our show this week. We refer to the display of the Singer Manufacturing Co., with its latest triumphs of…

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Cumnock P. A. and H. Association

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 7

A MEETING of the Committee of the Cumnock Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held last Friday evening in the Hail, when every member was present except one…

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Lithgow Show

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 2

The weather was exceptionally favourable for the Lithgow Show, which was hold on Thursday and Friday, and the attendance on both days was exceedingly good. In the hall…

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Lithgow Show

National Advocate · Monday 20 February 1899 · page 2

One of tho chief exhibits at the Lithgow Show and that which elicited the most attrition was a splendid display of New Torpedo Machines and Pianos. The…

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Here&There Oberon Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 2

Messrs. Donnelly Bros. will run a coach from Bathurst to Oberon on both days of the show, March 8th and 9th…

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Here & There Oberon Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 2

Donnelly Bros, will run coaches to Oberon show on March 9th and 10th, not on the 8th and 9th, as advertised in yesterday's issue…

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Bathurst Swimming Club. Moonlight Carnival

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 2

Following are tho entries received for the above to be held at the baths to-morrow night at 8 o'clock, together with handicaps for the principal events:…

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Local News Agricultural Society

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 8

The Committee of the local Agricultural society met in the Town Hail on Monday evening last, there being a fair attendance Mr J. Tuxford was…

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Cumnock. P. A. AND H. ASSOCIATION

Molong Argus · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 4

A COMMITTEE meeting of the above was held in the hall on Friday evening last, when all members but one were present—Mr. Fred. Young being…

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Show fleeting

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 8

A special meeting of the members the Gulgong Agricultural Association will be held in the Town Hall on Monday, the 27th instant, for the…

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Katoomba Industrial Exhibition. Sergeant Hayes

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 4

The Industrial Exhibition in aid of the Congregational Church funds was opened by Mrs. Cook, wife of our member, this (Thursday) afternoon. The hall is well arranged and there is a good display of SUNNY CORNER, Wednesday.--The many friends of Sergeant Hayes will be pleased to learn of that gentleman's promotion to the position of sergeant in charge at Sunny Corner. Mr. Hayes has seen…

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Show v. Band

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 11

Mr.J. R. Fletcher, Secretary of the Union Band, applied for the use of the Town Hall on the first night of the show to hold a ball in aid of…

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Photography at the Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 3

We have already briefly noticed the fine photographic collection exhibited at Lithgow show last week. The special prize for enlargements (amateur) was won by Mr. L. B. Blackwell, C.E. The prize for…

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Oberon A.h. and P. Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 3

The A.H. and P. committee held their weekly meeting on Saturday last, in the Federal hall. Considering that the harvest is still in full swing, the attendance was good. The principal business was…

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The Mudgee Show. Should it be Postponed?

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 12

In a recent issue of our paper we a letter under tho nom de plume of "Observer," in which several weighty reasons were given for…

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