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

Shows & fairs, 1925

925 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 47

More Cash Needed. Madgee's Hospital in Sore Straits Will the Ladies Help? Public Must Do a Fair Thing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 March 1925 · page 19

There should be a stirring of the public conscience over the financial position of the public hospital. It is not creditable to a prosperous town and district, and cannot be allowed to continue…

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Show Notes Broadcast the Good News Everywhere "Geisha" Will Be a Feast of Mirth and Music

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 March 1925 · page 15

As has been the case in past years, the stores will be closed on the afternoons of the second and third [?] of the show…

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Swimming. To-night’s Carnival

Leader · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 6

All roads to-night will lead to the swimming carnival, at the local baths, where the main attraction will be the world’s champion a[?] Sam [?]…

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Oberon Show. First Day. Oberon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 4

The 29th annual show of the Oberon A.H. and P. Society opened this morning in rather wintry weather. Rain fell on Tuesday night, and did much towards putting…

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Ambulance Carnival Brilliant Scene in Railway Parade. a Good Start

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 4

"'Well begun is half done" runs the proverb, and the work of the Ambulance carnival may be said, according to this rule, to be a good deal more than half…

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Oberon Show Yesterday's Successful Opening Large Attendance—good Entries

National Advocate · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 2

The Oberon A. H. and P. Society's 20th annual show opened on the Society's fine show ground yesterday. After weeks and weeks of delightful…

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The Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 2

The carnival will be concluded tonight. In the afternoon there will be a Highland gathering on the show ground. At night Bathurstians are…

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The Carnival Grand Finale

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 4

To-night, at 8 o'clock, the whole of King Carnival's loyal subjects will parade in front of the Court House. No vehicles and only those…

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Win a Prize Essay on Carnival

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 4

The "Times" will give a first prize of 10s, and a second prize of 5s, which will be open for competition by all boys and girls up to…

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MOLONG 1925 SHOW. Exceptional Success Anticipated

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 10

The annual exhibition of the Molong Pastoral and Agricultural Association, which eventuates on Tuesday and Wednesday next,…

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Carnival Aftermath Sequel In Court Wool Presser Committed for Trial

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 4

Much time was monopolised at the Bathurst Police Court thiS morning in the hearing of a charge against Michael John Walsh, 45,…

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Oberon's Big Day Show's Official Opening the Ring Events

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 4

The big clay of the Oberon Show, which was held yesterday was favored with beautiful weather. The attendance was large, and included many…

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MOLONG P. & A. ASSOCIATION Pre-Show Meeting of Committee

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 8

A meeting of the Committee of the Molong Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held in the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon last, there being…

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Great Caledonian Gathering Scots in Full Force Sports On Show Ground Tine Sports Programme

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 4

The skirl of the bagpipes was heard early in the streets to-day, to herald in one of the chief events associated with this week's memorable carnival festivities in Bathurst. This was the Caledonian Society'a sports which were held on the Show Ground this afternoon…

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The Exhibition

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 1

Careful note is being taken of such London newspapers as come to hand-- Wembley has become of less consequence; and of the cables-- Wembley is fading out enough to…

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Carnival at Coolah

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 13

A monster sports carnival will be heid at Coolsh on Wednesday, March 18. The function will be a very big affair, and the…

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Mudgee Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 13

The Mudgee A.P.H. and I. As-sociation hold their annual show on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 10, 12 and 12. General entries close on Tuesday,…

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Annual Carnival at Binnaway

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 13

The annual carnival at Binna[?]" will be held on the local re[?]tion ground on Friday, March 27. Schedules and full particulars…

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The Carnival. Good Financial Results

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 2

The takings the first night amounted to £62 4s 4d. On Friday night a sum of £275 was realised, and on Saturday £208 19s 6d. We hope to publish in a future issue an…

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The Show Tea Tent

Leader · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 2

The Mayor has acceded to a request to call [?] meeting to be held at that Town Hall to-morrow week, at which arrangements are to be…

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