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

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Carillon Carnival Tennis Tournament

National Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 4

The Bathurst Tennis Club will promote an American Tennis Tournament in ald of the Carillon Fund on Saturday week. The handicap will…

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Mandurama Swimming Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 2

Mandurama holds its second swimming carnival today. A liberal prize list amounting to £12/10/, has been arranged. The main events comprised…

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Show Stock Restrictions

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 17

In view of the action taken to restrict the ages and weights of animals in the fat cattle classes of the Royal shows in Sydney and Melbourne, in…

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The Carnival Last Night's "Kick Off." Diverting Attractions

National Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 2

Though not officially opened last night, the Carillon Carnival got a preliminary move on at King's Parade, and was fairly…

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Show Carnival Fixed for April 4

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 27

The date for the 1927 Binnaway Show Carnival has been fixed for Monday, April 4. The Committee has all matters well in hand and it…

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Continental C[?] Carnival Night

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 27

As in previous years the ladies of the town and district will run a Continental and Bazaar on the night of the Show Carnival. Several…

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Local News Cycling Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 9

"Bill" Bamford will conduct another cycling carnival in Victoria Park on Saturday next, and as all the best sprinters in the district…

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Police and Carnival Games

National Advocate · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

The action of the Bathurst police in stopping certain games of chance from being conducted at the carillon carnival on King's Parade on…

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Show Notes Closing of Entries

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 7

Exhibitors and visitors should not omit to notice that the Mudgee show is being held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 3, 4,…

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Games of Chance Bathurst Police Take Action Consternation at Carillon Carnival

National Advocate · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

The carillon carnival had not been long in progress on King's Parade on Saturday night when several games of chance, which the committee…

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Carllon Carnival Good Opening Night Picturesque Procession Big Crowd on Parade

National Advocate · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

The carillon carnival was officially opened on Saturday night under the most promising auspices. Perfect weather favored the occasion, and the…

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Ironworkers' Picnic Great Day in Bathurst Interesting Speeches at Banquet Sports on Show Ground

National Advocate · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

Lithgow invaded Bathurst on Saturday with an army of fully 2500, and took possession of the Show Ground. It was the occasion of the…

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Carnival Trots

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

The Bathurst Trotting Club's Carnival Meeting will take place on the Show Ground on Saturday next. Excellent entries have been received,…

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Carillon Carnival

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

For an off night, the attendance at the carillon carnival on King's Parade last night was well up to the average, and those who attended…

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Carnival Market Day

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

Next Friday's proceedings on King's Parade in connection with the Carillon Carnival will be known as Market Day. Contributions received…

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Carnival Races Forecasts for To-day

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 3

The Bathurst Turf Club's Carnival meeting will open to-day, and the prospects, for a most successful meeting are bright…

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Games of Chance Position of Carillon Carnival Statement by Carillon Committee Professional Showmen Barred

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

The committee of the Soldiers Memorial carnival have supplied the following statement for publication: The Soldier's Memorial…

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Carnival Takings

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 2

The Carillon Carnival was well attended last night, and the different diversions were kept going until a late hour. Beautifully fine and calm…

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Orange Show Schedules

Leader · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 2

Intending exhibitors at the next Orange Show, to be held on 29th, 30th and 31st March, are advised to call at Williams, Cassidy and Crook’s office,…

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Show-week Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 16

During the course of its not uneventful history Mudgee has staged some strikingly successful entertainments. Processions, shows,…

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