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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 6 of 43

Hospital Carnival £621 to Date Success of Local Device

National Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the Hospital Carnival on King's Parade last night, and the occasion was favored by beautiful weather. The…

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Mendooran Show Prospects Brighter Than Ever. Don't Forget the Date!

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 29

Only a few more weeks till Mendooran's big annual function eventuates. Don't forget the date, Friday,…

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Oberon's Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 8

Oberon's show is to be held on Thurs lay and Friday, March 1 and 2, concluding with a sports programme on saturday, March 3. There will be at…

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Orange Show Schedules

Leader · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 6

Schedules for the Orange Show and now available from the secretary at 50 Lord’s Place, Orange. £950 in prize money will be provided for the…

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A Big Coat Show

Leader · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

The biggest goat show in Empire history, has just been held In Vancouver British Columbia, when 100 goats—100 more than ever before—…

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ORANGE 65th Annual Show

National Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

The annual Orange show will be held on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of March, when the sum of £950 will be provided as prize money. A good…

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The K'nuts' Big Show

National Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. Reg Thornton's popular company, The Knuts, will present the best programme yet submitted. on Monday night at the Masonic Hall…

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Hospital Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 2

The weather having cleared the Hospital carnival was again set going last night. It attracted a good crowd and King's Parade presented…

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Mandurama Swimming Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 2

The Mandurama Swimming Carnival will be held to-day and it is expected that a number of Bathurst swimmers will compete. The total…

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The K'nuts Big Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 10

To-night, Friday, February 17, and next Friday, February 24, the popular Costume Comedy Company. The K'Nuts will renew acquaintances with Molong…

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Bathurst Show Further Arrangements Showmen's Position Special Prizes

National Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 5

A meeting of the executive of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association was held in the "Advocate" rooms yesterday afternoon, when further…

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Show Schedules

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 16

Intending exhibitors who have not yet received schedules should make application for copies at once. General entries close on…

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Ambulance Carnival To be Continued This Week

Leader · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 1

Owing to the large amount of in[?]ment weather experienced during the past fortnight, the commit[?] of the Orange Ambulance Carnival has…

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Be Fair to Your Nerves They Always Need Help

National Advocate · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 1

It is when you are jumpy and depressed that you remember your nerves. When you forget them, when you have "no nerves" then, they are…

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Be Fair to Your Nerves. They Always Need Help

Leader · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 1

It is when you are jumpy and depressed that you remember your [?] When you forget them, when you have “no [?],” then, they re…

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£1207/19/10 Hospital Carnival Takings £100 Lost by Half a Point Three More Nights

National Advocate · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 2

The hospital carnival has brought in £1207/19/10 to date. An extra £100 would have been added to this sum if the rain…

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Show Notes Preparations Well in Hand. Record Entries Expected. Sporting Events a Feature

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 21

Everything possible is being done by the Mudgee Agricultural Society to make the annual show on March 15, 16 and 17 the most successful yet…

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Empire Exhibition State's Terms Accepted SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 3

The State Cabinet to-day received a communication from from the Federal Government stating that it agreed to the State's terms for the holding…

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Methodist Fair

Leader · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 2

The Methodist Sunshine Fait opened yesterday afternoon, in the Methodist Hall. The Rev. Mr. Wedge presided over an excellent attendance…

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Swimming. Mandurama Carnival

Leader · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 4

The third annual swimming carnival at Myanduranms takes place on Saturday next. The course is a beautiful straight run of 60 yards, and…

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