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

Shows & fairs, 1923

661 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 34

Swimming Carnival

National Advocate · Monday 1 January 1923 · page 2

Today's swimming carnival at the Baths should prove a most successful undertaking for all concerned. Thanks to the efforts of the…

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Bowls Orange Carnival O Bathurstians Beaten Champion Rink Won by Forbes

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 2

In the bowls carnival at Orange yesterday the Forbes rink won the rink championship. In the pairs championship the…

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Bowls. New Year Carnival

Leader · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 2

The bowling carnival promoted by the [?] enthusiasts, attracted a very Sir representation of western clubs, find throughout the holidays,…

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Chocolate Waltzes Nightly at Carnival

Leader · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 2

INVASION OF VISITORS. Probably there was rec[?] of visltors in Orange during the New Year holidays, for the abor[?]ge…

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Bowls the Orange Carnival Hawke Singles Champion Hawke and Wheeler Win the Pairs

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 2

Tho Orange Bowling Carnival was concluded yesterday in excellent weather and before a fairly large attendance…

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Swimming Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 25

On Boxing Day a swimming carnival was held at the Rocky Water Hole and a crowd collected to witness such an unusual event…

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Profit on Church Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 19

The church fair held here recently in aid of the Memorial Church building: fund netted a profit of £73…

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Diggers' Sports, Carnival, and Ball at Dunedoo

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 20

A monster sports,- carnival, and memorial ball will be held at Dunedoo on Anniversary Day, January 26th, in aid of the Dunedoo District…

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Fire at Penrith. Picture Show Gutted, Penrith

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 January 1923 · page 4

The Empire Picture Theatre was completely, gutted by fire last night. The fire started at the rear portion of the building, and very soon spread right through…

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Show Schedules

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 8

Show schedules are now available For distributoin. Any person who has not already received one may do so by writing to the secretary,…

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Diggers' Sports, Carnival, and Ball at Dunedoo

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 1

A monster sports carnival 2nd memorial ball will be held at Du[?] Day January 26th, in aid of the Duned[?]o District…

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The Hospital Carnival. Lithgow Receives Over £300

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 2

The Commercial Travellers hospital carnival has resulted in nett proceeds of £617 13s 7d, and this sum has been divided between the local hospital building fund and…

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[?] Agricultural Association Committee Interests Itself in Show Preparation

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 10

The Mudgee Agricultural Society committee is now engaged in show preparation work. There was [?]ing of any great importance at the…

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Picture Show Catted Fire at Penrith. Penrith

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 3

The Empire Picture Theatre was completely gutted by fire lost night. The fire started at the rear portion of the building, and very soon…

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Attacked by a Shark Surfer's Narrow Escape Excitement at Carnival Newcastle

National Advocate · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 2

Four thousand people watched a surfer 100 yards from Merewether beach have a most sensational escape from the jaws of a 10[?]. shhark…

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Stopped the Show Then Punched the Policeman Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1923 · page 2

At the Central police Court to-day Reginald Roberts was charged with having behaved in an offensive manner in the Rialto Theatre, Pitt Street,…

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Local and General Orange Show Schedule

Leader · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 2

The on [?] Conches are now being put to the Orange Show schedule for [?] at “The leader” office, and, by the end of next week, the same will…

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Swimming Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 9

The second annual swimming carnival of the scholars of the Cassilis public school took place on New Year's Day, and an…

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Show Schedules

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 26

Show schedules are now available for distribution. Any person who has not already received one may, do so by writing to the secretary,…

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Next Merriwa Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Merriwa A. and P. Association, the following office-bearers were appointed for the year:—President,…

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