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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 19 of 47

Elsia—at the Show

National Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 2

On view as a special attraction at the Show is Madame Elsia Baker, who is described as the most outstanding and unexplainable human paradox of…

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Challenge at the Show

National Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 2

Hearing of wrestlers appearing with the Sharman troupe, several phone calls came through last night from Lithgow, inquiring of a contest…

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Goat Racing at Speedway Carnival To-night

National Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 2

For the first, time in Bathurst goat racing will be introduced at the Bathurst Speedway carnival to-night. Amongst the competitors will be a…

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Chevrolet First In New York Show

National Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 1

Tribute to its leadership as the world's largest automobile producer was again paidthe Chevrolet Motor Company when the National Automobile…

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The Show. Note to Prize-winners

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 32

Prize-winners at the Mendooran Show can collect their prize-money on Monday, April 15. The winner of the second prize for…

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Royal Show the Western Exhibit. Attractive Display

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 39

The staging ingenuity of the Western Districts exhibit at the Royal Show reveals the 26 years' experience of the organiser (Mr. G. S. Trevitt),…

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Motors at the Show Mk. A. T. Tipping

National Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 4

Mr. A. T. Tipping, of George Street has on view at the Show, in a wellappointed marquee a fine range of Hudson and Essen Cars and in…

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German Tests Show Ford "A" Performance Ford Car Leads in Starting, Low Speed. Brakes and Acceleration

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 20

Information has been received about the victory won by Ford cars during the A.U.A.C. Reliability and Economy Tests recently held in German the…

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C. of E. Fair

Leader · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 5

[?] C. of E. Fair, held in [?] with the Harvest Home Festival, brought to a successful [?] on Tuesday evening, when a…

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Orange Show

Leader · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 6

All arrangements are now practically finalised for the 1929 Orange Show, which will beheld on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week…

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Austin's Buckjumping Show

National Advocate · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 2

Austin's buckjumping show will give a performance in the Royal Hotel paddock to-night when there will be a complete change of programme…

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Orange Show Races

Leader · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 1

The following nominations have been received for the Orange Jockey Club’s Show meeting, to take place on the 19th and 20th instant…

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Excitement at Show

National Advocate · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 2

Had compliments been pound notes at yesterday's Show Jimmy Sharman would have finished up a wealthy man. On all parts of the grounds…

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Elsia at the Show

National Advocate · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 2

A special atraction which is doing remarkable business at the Bathurst Show is Madame Elsia Baker, who is described as the most outstanding and…

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A Side Show Accident

National Advocate · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 2

Daredevil motor cyclists, performing daring feats in the cylindrical drome at the Show yesterday, collided when a tyre on one of the machines…

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Portland News Bathurst Show Attracts

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 8

Nearly every available car in Portland yesterday was engaged to take passengers to Bathurst show. The butchers, who always have the…

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At the Show Pulbrook's Fur Salon

National Advocate · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 3

Mr. A. J. Pulbrook. of 67 William Street, has on view in the Art Pavilion at the Show, a wide and varied range or fur and leather coats fur…

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Gipsy Moth Aeroplane for Orange Show

Leader · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 6

At the request of several prominent citizens of Orange, who are interested in the formation of a local flying company. Air Taxis Ltd., of Sydney, are…

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Ground Too Small Bathurst's Record Show Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 2

The district show to- day attracted a record crowd. For the first time the ground, which is the largest in the west, was found too small to…

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Bigger Than Ever Bathurst Show Takings Yesterday's Magnificent Record Interesting Ring Events Official Opening Ceremony

National Advocate · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 5

The attendance at yesterday's Show was one of the largest for years and the takings eclipsed all previous records, exceeding last…

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