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

Shows & fairs, 1926

681 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 23 of 35

Progress Association Meet Show Sub Committee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 August 1926 · page 9

About 30 members or the Progress Association attended the Show Sub-Committee meeting at the School of Arts on Friday…

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Balloon Tragedy Three Persons Killed a Flower Show Horror. London

National Advocate · Thursday 5 August 1926 · page 2

At Kempston, Derbyshire, s captive balloon torn from the netting basket fell, the four occupants being killed. Later…

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A Brilliant Success Agricultural Society's Ball. Much-discussed Charleston Proves Popular

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 August 1926 · page 9

Although the floor space at the "Mechanics'" was taxed to its full capacity on Thursday night, those who attended the Agricultural…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society Schedule Made More Attractive. Cup for the Trotters. Ball a Wonderful Success

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 August 1926 · page 9

Mr. V. D. Cox presided over a large attendance of Agricultural Society committeemen, on Friday afternoon last. The principal…

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Humphrey-Bishop Co. a Sparkling Show. Treat for Mudgee Theatre Goers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 August 1926 · page 2

Rarely in Mudgee have lovers of musical comedy has the opportunity of revelling in such a feast of good things as that provided on Friday…

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Presbyterian Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 2

At a meeting of the members [?] the Presbyterian Church held on [?] Friday night, it was resolved [?] hold a two days Fair on the…

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Hospital Carnival. a Successful Event

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 10

Things were moving in the School of Arts yard on Saturday, July 31, when the annual carnival was held in aid of the Merriwa' District…

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Rylstone news Rylstone Pictures Much Improved Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 12

Mr. Myers opened the second period of his new lease on Saturday in the Memorial Hall, to a very satisfactory audience…

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Coolah Progress Association a Lively Discussion. Meeting of Show Sub. Committee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 11

The meeting of the show sub-committee, which was held at the School of Arts on the 30th ultimo, was largely attended, and at times…

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Footballers Show Improvement Colts Just Beat Railway Game Has Bright Patches

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 4

There was considerable improvement in the form of the footballers on Saturday, when Colts and Railway battled for supremacy…

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Trundle Show

Orange Star · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 3

The 21st annual show or the Trundle P. and A. Association was opened on Tuesday in splendid weather. There was a…

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Manildra Show

Leader · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 6

On September 14 and 15, all roads will lead to Ma[?]lldra for that town’s annual A. and P. Show. Mr. [?] C. Longley, the enterprising and…

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POLO Big Country Carnival Wellington (N.s.w.)

National Advocate · Monday 16 August 1926 · page 1

Easily the biggest carnival which has ever been held in the West will take place in the Glenrock paddocks on Tuesday next, when the annual…

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Polo the Wellington Carnival Wellington

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 August 1926 · page 3

The annual, polo carnival opened to-day in fine weather in the presence of a large attendance, thoro being visitors from all parts of the…

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Polo Wellington Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 August 1926 · page 2

The Wellington Polo Carnival opened yesterday (Tuesday.) There are 12 teams competing and there will be five matches…

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Card Party in Aid of Coming Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 August 1926 · page 36

The Womcns Guild of St. Matthia's Church of England carried to a successful issue at euchre party and dance in aid of…

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The Next Show. Making Preparations

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 August 1926 · page 33

Mr S G Ellis, president of the local P.A.H. Association is a progressive and enthusiastic worker for the Society. He has had the…

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POLO The Wellington Carnival Bathurst Beaten After a Stirring Game. Wellington (N.s.w.), Wed

National Advocate · Thursday 19 August 1926 · page 1

The second day of the Wellington Carnival was commenced in glorious sunshine. The polo dance lost night was a great success, and was…

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Cowra Show

Orange Star · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 2

The Cowra Show on 14th and 15th September promises to eclipse all previous records. Entries close from 1st to 7th…

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