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

Shows & fairs, 1928

849 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 43

SWIMMING Wellington Carnival WELLINGTON

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 1

The Wellington Swimming Club held its carnival in the presence of a large attendances in the afternoon and evening. There were…

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Hospital Carnival Last Night's Meeting Aluminium Ware and Sydney Firm

National Advocate · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the Bathurst Hospital Carnival Committee was held at the Town Hall last night, Mr. G. Smith presiding…

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A High-class Show Royal. Hawahans. Appreciative Mudgee Audience

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 1

The Royal Hawaiians, under the management of Mr Mayo Hunter, the famous broadcasting artist on the steel guitar, banjo, and…

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[?] the Turf. Coonamble Racing Carnival

Leader · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 8

In our [?] Jockey Club, which [?] scheduled…

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Cricket Matters Show Ground Wickets Need For Improvement

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Bathurst District Cricket Association was held at Heath's on Monday night. Mr. C. Johna (vice-president)…

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Presbyterian Fair the Hoop La Stall

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 4

In our report of the recent Pres-Presbyterian Fajr, which appeared In a previous issue, we omitted to mention that the takings at the…

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Council's Show Room Profit in Three Months

National Advocate · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 1

The electrician (Mr. W. Bell) at last night's meeting of the Bathurst Council submitted a report of the half year's operation, in connection…

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Oberon Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 6

Oberon show dates have been fixed it March 1 and 2, with sports to follow next day. Alterations to the schedule are advertised…

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Fascists Raid Exhibition. Exciting Affray at Brussels. BRUSSELS, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 1

A gang of several score of Fascists to-day invaded the Soviet exhibition here. When the leader blew his whistle the…

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MR. M. F. Dalton Honored. Life Member of Show Society

Leader · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 7

At the conclusion of business at the meeting of the committee of the Orange A. and P Association, held yesterday afternoon the president…

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Hospital Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 2

A grand dance in aid of the Carnival Funds will take place on the bowing Green on Wednesday next [?]th inst. Sandwiches will be provided. A…

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Motor Show a Gigantic Display SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 2

The Motor Show with almost £100,000 worth of exhibits was opened at the Royal Agricultural Ground to-day…

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Bowls. Country Week Carnival. Sydney

Leader · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 6

For the Country Week bowls car[?] which commences on February [?] the huge total of [?] for the [?] have been…

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Cricket Matters Show Ground Wickets English Team's Visit

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 3

At a special general meeting of the Bathurst District Cricket Association held at Heaths last night, when Mr. C. Johns vice president)…

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Hospital Carnival

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 2

There will be a dance on the Bowling Green to-night in aid of the Hospital Carnival Funds. Good music has been arranged, and light refreshments will…

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The Ugly Men Competition Arranged. Hospital and Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 28

Who, is the ugliest man in the Mudgee district? The Mudgee Hospital and Agricultural Society Committees. assisted by…

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Binnaway News Carnival Committee Annual Meeting of Members

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 30

The annual meeting of members of the Binnaway Carnival was held at the Soldiers Memorial Hall on Thursday evening last. There was…

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Show Notes Widgiewa Challenge Cup. Attractive Sporting Events

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 27

Everything points to the Mudgee show, to be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 15, 16 and 17, being the most…

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Watercolor Exhibition

Leader · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 8

Miss Akke[?] the well-known Victorian artist is showing some very [?] water colours of Orange beauty spots from her brush in Lowa’s…

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Ambulance Carnival

Leader · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 1

On two previous [?] when one was held [?] in als of the Orange District Ambulance have met with wonderful success,…

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