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

Shows & fairs, 1927

717 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 36

Bowls. New Year Carnival. West v. South West

Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 6

Ideal weather favored the signal success of the Orange Bowling Club’s Annual New Year Carnival, held on Saturday, when five rinks…

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Sharks at a Surf Carnival a Scare at Cronnl[?] SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 2

Two large sharks made their appearance among the competitors at the [?] surf carnival yesterday. the Junior surf race was. In progress,…

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Fair Rents Court Last Year's Business Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 2

The annual report of the Fair Rents Court for the year ended December 31 last, shows that the total number of applications was 1,831 as compared…

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Radio Exhibition Comprehensive Show

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 4

THE radio and electrical exhibition that is to be held in the Sydney Town Hall from February 23 to March 5, promises to be a wonderful…

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Divided Opinions Discord at Railwaymen's function Do Men Get Fair Deal?

National Advocate · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 2

At a very enjoyable social function, held at the Red Rose on Saturday evening, the members of the Bathurst Per. Way Relief Club gave expression…

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96 Dead Panic at Picture Show Children Crushed and Trampled to Death Heartrending Scenes New York

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 2

A message from Montreal says that a slight fire at the Laurier Cinema Theatre caused a stampede in which 96 lives were lost,…

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Tennis Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 2

Lithgow is represented at the Country Tennis Carnival, which commenced at Rushcutter's Bay yesterday, by one ladies' and one men's team. The men's…

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Empire's Market Place London Calling "Come to the Fair"

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 1

London and Birmingham, far from being despondent as a result of recent industrial troubles, are looking forward with considerable confidence…

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Tennis Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 3

The men's team from Lithgow only played one match yesterday, being defeated by Tamworth by 5 sets 41 games to 3 sets 35 games. The ladies' team,…

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Country Tennis Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 1

Yesterday's matches at the Country tennis carnival resulted in Canberra III. defeating the Lithgow men's team by 6 sets 44 games, to 2 sets 28 games,…

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The Motor Show a Large Attendance Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 4

The State Motor Show was officially opened this afternoon. The attendance for an off day was beyond all expectations and by 3 o'clock…

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Picture Show Horror Owner and Assistant Manager Charge of Manslaughter MONTREAL

National Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 2

The Coroner's jury found Ameen Lowand, the owner of the Laurier Cinema Palace, the assistant manager, Aric, the head usher, Bazzy,…

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Agricultural Society. The Approaching Show. Great Collection of Trophies. Improvements of Ground

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 10

Despite the unpleasantly warm temperature of Friday evening the Mudgee Agricultural Society's Committee meeting was very larely attended, and members displayed a very lively interest in matters connected with the approaching show. Reports were…

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The Motor Show. Great Exhibition--sedan Popularity

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 4

There was a large attendance at the Motor Show, which was opened on Friday by the Acting Prime Minister. The exhibits, which included a big…

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Tennis Carnival. Miss Luckie's Great Promise

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 9

The country week tennis carnival was continued during the week, the district team comprising Messrs T. Kennedy, S. Gossage H…

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Tennis Carnival Canberra Country Champions Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 2

The finals of the men's and women's teams tennis matches were played at the White City Courts this afternoon. In the final of the men's teams…

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Carillon Movement Good Progress Made Turon Shire Critiscised Refused Holiday for Carnival

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 3

An enthusiastic meeting of the Bathurst Soldiers' Memorial Committee was held last night at the Red Rose, Mr. R. B. Suttor presiding Matters…

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Tuesday, January 18. (Before R. A. Brouff and H. N. Fitzgerald, J's.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 2

James Gray Robertson was charged with violently and maliciously threatening his wife, Jeanie Robertson. Plaintiff said she had been living…

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Mount Frome Cup. Cycling Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 5

The cycling races promoted by "Bill" Bamford eventuated on Saturday afternoon. There was a fair attendance in spite of the hot…

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