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

Shows & fairs, 1929

926 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 47

Poisoned Chocolate. Mystery of Girl's Death Picture Show Tragedy Newcastle

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 2

After exhaustive inquiries during the week-end the Newcastle police have reached the conclusion that the mysterious death…

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Blue Mountains Annual Show

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 2

The annual show of the Blue Mountains A. H. and P. Society will be held ar Katomba on January 25 and26. Included in the events are tugo war,…

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Swimming Carnival Great Day at Wellington Noonan and Besomo in Form

National Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 2

WELLINGTON (N.S.W.) Wednesday Large crowds were present at Wellington on New Year's day for the swimming carnival. There were…

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Warner Not Confident. Tennyson on One-Man Show. LONDON, Wednesday Night

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 1

"Australia has a change of victory. She is fighting and will continue to light desperately." The above is the comment of Mr…

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Swimming. Wellington Carnival

Leader · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 5

Over 300 people patronised the swimming carnival at Wellington, on New Year’s Day, when Arthur Besomo, the Bondi swimmer, beat Sam…

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The K'nuts Fine Show at Masonic Hall

National Advocate · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 3

A packed house greeted the K'Nuts at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night and the programme was the best yet presented by the…

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The Carnival Spirit

Leader · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 6

New Year’s Eve was marked by more than usual display, especially amongst the young. As early as six o’clock, people returning by car or…

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Show Schedules

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 8

Schedules for the approaching Mudgee show have been printed, and copies may be obtained at this office, or upon application to…

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Tennis Carnival To Open To-day SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

The annual Country Week tennis carnival will commence at the White City courts to-morrow. There are no less than 101 teams—63 men and 38…

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The King a Slight Improvement a Fair Night LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

A bulletin issued at 3.15 p.m states: "The King had a quiet day. There was some improvement in His Majesty's condition. Signed…

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The King Another Fair Day London Monday

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 2

A bulletin issued at 11.16 p.m. states: "The King had a fair day; there is no change in his…

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Show Schedules

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 6

Schedules for the approaching Mudgee show have been printed, and copies may bo obtained at this office, or upon application to…

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Country Week Tennis Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 7

In the draw for the opening round of country week tennis matches (men's teams), Mudgee Waratahs play Watrga 2 in the first round, and…

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The Next Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 7

At Friday's night's meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Society a great number of applications were received from side show proprietors…

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Carnival Week Handsome Profit Shown Welcoming the New Year

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 22

The Hospital Committee, assisted by a number of ladies, organised a carnival, to raise funds for the hospital, which commenced on…

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Western Exhibit. for Royal Sydney Show. Good Support Promised

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 4

Mr. G. S. Trevitt, of Kelso, is busily engaged at present in preparing the Western Districts exhibit for the Royal Sydney Show…

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The Motor Show. Some Cars on View

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

The motor show opens in Sydney to-day and concludes on Saturday week. The following include some of cars which will be on show:--…

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“Agitate!” a Fair Deal for the Country. The Only Way to Get It

Leader · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

When the Hon. James Ryan. M.L.C, was in Forbes recently, he was approached by a number of residents who desired to be…

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The Orange Show. Prizes in Steep Section Varied. Sheep Dog Trials Cut Out

Leader · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 6

The committee of the Orange A. and P. Association met at the Shire Hall last night, when there were present:—Messrs C. Blunt…

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Inprovements at Show Ground

National Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

T[?] of Messrs G. H. Pri[?] Sir[?] of [?]…

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