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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 14 of 43

Coo[?]ee City Carnival

National Advocate · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 2

Cooee City Carnival, which has taken Sydney by storm, and is proounced by all as the centre of gaiety and carnival life, will he continued…

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Blayney Show Smoko

Leader · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 6

There was a large attendance at the Blayney Show smoke social, and, when the president made an appeal for funds the sum of £80 was subscribed…

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Hoskins and Co. and the West. Strong Newspaper Indictment. "Is the Company Playing Fair?"

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 6

"We indict this (the Hoskins) firm at the bar of public opinion for its indifference to the welfare of its faithful employees, and for its arbitrary decision to cast the blight of depression over the Middle West," is one sentence in a forcible leading article in the…

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Carnival Night

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 15

The first Carnival night in Bank Street provided a gay and rollicking time on Tuesday night. The attractively arranged car stalls, with their…

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Magnificent Fruit Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 15

In one of the windows in Cassimaty Bros', new city-like shop front, there as a magnificent display of Molonggrown fruit. The exhibit—so well…

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The K'nuts Big Show

National Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 2

This Monday night, Mr. Reg Thornton is presenting "Ye Old Nigger Minstrel Show" an all Australian company of old time vaude…

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Molong Show. Records All Along the Line. Outstanding District Exhibits. New Pavilion Opened by Acting Premier

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 7

Patron: Hon. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, M.L.A.; President, Mr. W. R. Glasson; Vice-Presidents: Messrs. J. Fletcher, S. J. Lee, G. Rutherford, H…

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Artistic Exhibition

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 7

Miss Jessie Newman, who is on a visit to the district, staged an artistic exhibition of arts craft work in the Mechanics' Intitute on Friday…

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Marks' Mannequin Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 7

At Marks' Monnequin Show on April 11 and 12 the three leading sections will feature sports year, Berlei corsets and ladies' underwear. The show will…

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Extension Easter Fair. a S[?]ene of Animation

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 4

The Presbyterian Parish Hall was the scene of activity on Friday afternoon, when the Easter Fair, organised by the ladies of the Extension guild…

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The K'nuts Big Show

National Advocate · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 2

To-night in the Masonic Hall Mr Reg Thornton is presenting "Ye Old Nigger Minstrel Show an all Australian company of old time…

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Royal Easter Show. An Interesting Exhibit

Leader · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 4
Also in Lithgow Mercury

How an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling, containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom,…

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Lithgow Bowling Carnival. Visit of State Executive. The Smoke Social

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 2

Enthusiasm to the cause of bowling and a camaraderie as spontaneous as it was genuine, together with a justi[?]ble pride in the prowess of the…

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Royal Easter Show. an Auspicious Opening. Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 1

Everything points to this year's Royal Easter Show being particularly successful. It was opened to-day, and the…

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A Modern Home Royal Easter Show an Interesting Exhibit

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 24

How an artistic, durable and are retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, Kitchen,…

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St. Leon's Circus World-renowned Show. Performing Lions and Tigers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 4

St. Leon's circus will appear in Mudgee on Saturday and Monday, August 7 and 9. Features of the circus are Afrikander Meekin's…

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Blazing Bag in Picture Show. a Senseless Prank. Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 1

At the Marine picture theatre, Gardiner's-road, Mascot, on Saturday night there was an unusual incident when a piece of bagging, which had…

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Mendooran's Annual Show. "A Pronounced Success" Opened by Mr. H. C. Carter M.L.A. New Era for the District Notable Display of Sheep Splendid Array of Cooking Needlework Most Commendable

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 2

Working harmoniously, but not with the support they were justly entitled to considering the richness of the district, the committee of the Mendooran Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association made a success of the eighth exhibition on…

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Ambulance Carnival To be Held in October

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 2

It was decided at last night's meeting of the Bathurst Ambulance committee on the motion of Mr. W. R. H. Melville, seconded by Mr…

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