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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 4 of 35

Dunedoo Show. Cheap Trains to Run. Record Entries Expected

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 February 1926 · page 8

The Dunedoo Agricultural Society, one of the most enterprising organisations in the district, intends to make this year's show on…

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Another Picture Show

Leader · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 2

It was reported in town yesterday that a Canowindra business man had acquired ground in Summer School for the purpose of building another…

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Ironworkers and Non- Unionists. "Show Ticket" Day Held

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 2

Early this year the Lithgow ironworkers decided that they would not work with non-unionists. During the last three weeks over a hundred non -unionists joined the…

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Scotch Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 22

The members of the Presbyterian Church intend holding a Scotch Fair some time in May in aid of the church funds…

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Gulgong Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 27

The Gulgong show committee are sparing no efforts to make the annual show a success. A number of alterations have been…

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A Fair Average. Lucerne Seed Prospects

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 22

Reports from the Valley go to show that the lucerne seed crop will be a fair average one this season. On the Glencoe Estate there are…

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Show Notes. a Rendezvous

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 12

A correspondent writes to inquire what is the real meaning of "rendezvous." The best answer to that is "The Mudgee Show on March…

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Dunedoo Show. Cheap Trains to Run. Record Entries Expected

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 27

The Dunedoo Agricultural Society, one of the most enterprising organisations in the district, intends to make this year's show, on…

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The Orange Carnival

Leader · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 8

Tennis enthusiasts all over State look forward each year [?] Orange Easter tennis tourna[?] which has become an institutio[?]…

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The Ambulance Carnival

Leader · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 6

The Orange ambulance committee a setting out in earnest to put the service on a sound financial basis, and with that object are holding a grand…

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The Hospital Carnival a Successful Opening

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 4

The hospital carnival was opened on the site at the rear of the old Royal boarding house in Main-street last night, and was given an enthusiastic "kick-off" by a large…

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O’donnell and Ray’s Big Show

Leader · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 6

All time [?] for something new and nifty In the show line—a real miles-minute entertainment without a dull moment—are confidently…

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Show Arrangements Invitation to Governor. General. to Perform Opening Ceremony

National Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 6

At a well attended meeting of the A.H. & P. Association Committee, which was held in the rooms, Russell street, yesterday afternoon and at…

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Show Notes. Cups and Trophies

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 12

Stop and look at the display of cups and trophies in Mr. H. E. Richardson's window, and if you can enter for any of these you will…

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Dunedoo Show. Cheap Trains to Run Record Entries Expected

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 8

The Dunedoo Agricultural Society, one of the most enterprising organisations in the district, intends to make this year's show on…

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The Royal Show. a Record Expected. Closing of Early Entries

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 18

The entries for the export butter and cheese sections, also those for wheat have closed. Notwithstanding the adverse season the…

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The Carnival

Leader · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 2

Judging by the enthusiasm of the public at large, the Ambulance should and no difficulty in raising the £1000 aimed at as the proceeds of the…

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The Hospital Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 2

Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather, the hospital carnival, on the site at the rear of the old Royal boardinghouse, in Main-street, has been a success, and, to…

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The Ambulance Carnival

Leader · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 2

Robertson Park is presenting a busy appearance these days, through the Ambulance Carnival Committee preparing for the forthcoming…

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Rural School Swimming Carnival

Leader · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 2

The first swimming carnival to the promoted by a school In Orange is that to be held by the Rural School, at the local baths, on Thursday. 4th…

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