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

Shows & fairs, 1900

538 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 27

Swimming Carnival

National Advocate · Monday 1 January 1900 · page 2

Come and have a look at the Swimming Carnival, commencing this afternoon at 2 o'clock : 440 yards championship of New South Wales, in which all the champions…

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Gulargambone Fancy Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 5 January 1900 · page 19

The Presbyterian Fancy Fair will be held on the 14th of February, when a large attendance is expected. A good sum should be…

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The Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Tuesday 9 January 1900 · page 2

Tho member for the district informs us that the Minister for Agriculture has authorised a special grant of £75, also £20 to be…

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Agricultural Society

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Gulgong Agricultural Society will be held in the Council Chambers on Thursday next, January 18th, at 7.30 p.m. The…

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The Late Cycling Carnival. the League Council and the Local Club

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 6

We have already reported that the Boxing Day carnival promoted by the Lithgow club resulted in a loss, and at the club's last meeting it was decided to ask the council of the League…

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Patriotic Fund Swimming Carnival

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 16 January 1900 · page 2

The members of the committee of the above club assembled at the baths last night for the purpose of considering the best means by which' the Patriotic Fund could…

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THE A. H. AND P. SHOW. Department of Mines and Agriculture Sydney, January 12th., 1900

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 16 January 1900 · page 2

Sir,--I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 9th inst., asking that an exhibit may be sent to the Lithgow A.H. and P. Society's annual show, and calling attention to a…

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Patriotic Fund Swimming Carnival

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1900 · page 3

The Committee of the Bathurst Swimming Club have decided to assist in augmenting the Patriotic Fund by holding a Carnival at the baths on next Friday evening at 8…

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Open Column. We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our correspondents. the Governor and the Show. (To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 January 1900 · page 2

Sir,—From your report of tho meeting of tho Committee of tho Bathurst A. H. and P. Association hold last Thursday it is evident that Bathurst is to be deprived of the…

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Open Column. We do not identify ourselves with the opinions our correspondents. the Governor and the Show. (To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 2

Sir,—I was very glad to see that Mr. W. H. Webb bad taken up tho matter re inviting the Governor to the next Bathurst show. Mr. Webb says there is a dispute or some…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society. Department of Mines and Agriculture, Sydney, 8th January, 1900

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 9

Sir,—With reference to your recommendation in support of the application of the Mudgee Agricultural Society for a special grant…

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Gulgong Agricultural Society. Department of Mines and Agriculture. Sydney, 8th January, 1900

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 9

Sir,—With reference to your recommendation in support of the application of the Gulgong Agricultural and Pastoral Association for…

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Cudal Show

Molong Argus · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 5

THE annual exhibition of the Cudal A. and P. Society is set down, for the 14th March next, and already the catalogues, containing the list of prizes,…

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Swimming. Patriotic Fund Carnival

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 2

The public are reminded that tho above takes place at the baths to-night commencing at 8 o'clock, and promises to be a success. Tho District Band will parade the streets…

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A. H. and P. Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 4

Referring to the Government grant to Lithgow A.H. and P. Society for special prizes, the amount, £25, has been allotted to collections of " farm produce," " cereals," "potatoes," and…

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The Governor and the Show. to the Editor

National Advocate · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 3

SIR,—From your report of the meeting of the committee of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association, held last Thursday, it is evident that Bathurst is to be…

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Letter Carriers' Holiday. Show Prizes. General Post Office. Sydney, 15th January, 1900. Department of Mines and Agriculture. Sydney, 15th January, 1900

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 4

Sir, -- I am directed to inform you that, owing to the substitution, of Wednesday afternoon for Thursday afternoon as the business half-holiday in Lithgow, the letter carriers attached to the Sir, -- With reference to your letter of the 9th inst., drawing attention to a former communication of yours on the subject of special appropriations for agricultural purposes, I am directed to…

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Open Column. We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our Correspondents. the Governor and the Show. (To the Editor of the Bathurst Fres Press.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 3

Sir,—In reply to Mr. J. J. Sullivan's letter in your issue of yesterday, Mr. W. G. Thompson should fool highly gratified that ho, in tho opinion of Mr. Sullivan, wields…

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In Aid of the Patriotic Fund. Swimming Carnival at the Baths

National Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 2

The effort of the Bathurst Swimming Club, to raise funds by a Swimming Carnival to augment the Bathurst contribution to the Patriotic Fund proved eminently successful…

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The Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show. Special Features and New Prizes

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1900 · page 2

The next Easter Show of the Royal Agricultural Society will be marked by many new and interesting features. Chief among these are the extension…

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