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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 5 of 36

Carnival Takings

National Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 2

The Bathurst Soldiers' Memorial Carillon was again well attended last night. The weather was perfect, and the different stalls were well…

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Rystone News Swimming Carnival Seasonable Sports

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 7

On Saturday fast a very successful swimming was held at Rystone weir. In Rylstone history this is the first time…

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Events to Come. Mendooran Show

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

The annual Mendooran show will be held on Friday March 18. Entries close March 11, with the secretary, T. R. Mason…

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Show Funds a Benefit Dance

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 23

It is proposed to held a dance in the town hall on show night. A number of willing workers have the project in hand and as a…

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Gulgong Show Next Month Will It Be a Record?

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 10

A meeting of the committee of the Gulgong A. & P. Association is to be held on Friday afternoon next. Arrangements will be made to push…

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The Combined Carnival

Leader · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 1

The combined carnival, In aid of the Orange Hospital and the local Ambulance, is to commence in Robertson Park to-night, at 8 o’clock, and will…

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The Most Remarkable Exhibition

Leader · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

Of the latest op-to-date [?]ho[?], genuine pump soles for 15/9, at the Ladies Shos Parlour, Orange…

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[?] for Easter Show

Leader · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 3

of the pot[?] f [?] over by [?] was held at the yesterday [?] to…

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Radio Exhibition Great Display Prepared Special Broadcasts for Country

National Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 1

Though leas than a year has elapsed since the Radio and Electrical Exhibition was held in the Sydney Town Hall, the radious Industry of the…

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"Back to Lithgow" Picnic Opens Proceedings the Carnival To-night

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

After much organising and preparation "Back to Lithgow" week commenced to-day, with the community basket picnic on the recreation reserve…

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AUSTRALIA v the Rest Macartney Benefit Match Opens Good Display by Kippax Fair Score by "The Rest." SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1927 · page 2

Dolightful conditions ruled at the Sydney Cricket Ground this morning when the testimonial match to C. G. Macartney commenced between…

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Weir Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 12

The weir is now nearning completion, and it is proposed to seal same on Monday next, and allow the flow of the river to run into it…

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Big Venetian Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 9

Big Venetian Carnival— opening of the Mudgee weir— on the evening of the show days— March 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Enjoy the nights at…

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Big Venetian Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 24

Big Venetian Carnival— opening of the Mudgee with— on the everything of the show Cays— Ma[?] 4th, and 5th From the [?] at…

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Hospital and Ambulance Carnival Opens

Leader · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 2

Brilliantly lighted, and dotted over with all manner of amusements, Robertson Park truly bore en [?] appearance on Friday night, when the…

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Carillon Carnival Nearly £2000 Taken

National Advocate · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 2

The Carillon Carnival concluded on Saturday night in ideal weather, for this type of function. The night was fairly warm with the result that…

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Local News Show Schedules

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 1

Mudgee, Gulgong and Mendooran show schedules are now available, and may be obtained upon application to the…

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Cup For Mudgee Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 11

The above is a reproduction of the handsome 10 guinea cup donated by the progressive firm of Air-Phillips and Co., produce merchants,…

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Venetian Carnival. Queen Competition Meeting To-night

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 7

The members of the Committee have selected two ladies to compete in the Queen Competition which is to be held in connection…

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Carnival Ta[?]

Leader · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 2

The gross takings for th[?] first three nights of the big combined carnival, which is being held in Robertson Park, are [?]…

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