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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 20 of 47

Bathurst Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 12

At the Bathurst Show the following Molong exhibitors were successful:— Gent's hack—Sage Bruce 2…

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Boxing at Show

National Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 2

The Jimmy Sharman annual feast of fight and wrestling thrills came to a conclusion yesterday, and certainly proved a splendid attraction for the…

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FIREWALKERS. Orange Show Attraction

Leader · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 1

There is no doubt about the Tagalog lire walkers being one of the most sensational of the side show ,aitract[?] ever brought to Australia. They do…

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A Record Bathurst Show Takings

National Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 7

The takings for the three days of the Bathurst Show totalled £1000/6/6, which is a record, the previous best being last year,…

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Jimmy Sharman for the Show

Leader · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 3

The sporting Fraternity will Ibe [?] to learn that the popular [?] showman. Jimmy Sharman. is again In town with his troop of hot…

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At the Show A. R. Garment's Display

National Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 4

Attractively displayed near the entrance to the Arts Pavilion at the show Mr. A. R. Garment, farm and station supplier, of Howick Street, had on…

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Wellington Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 20

The Wellington P.A. and H. Socity will hold their annual show on Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday. April 12rd 24th, and 25th, Liberal prize…

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Portland Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 20

The Portland A.H. and P. Association will be holding their annual show on April 26 and 27. Entries close with the secretary, Mr. L. J…

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Carnival and Continental at Binnaway

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 20

A grand show carnival will be held at Binnaway on Wednesday, April 24, The schedule provides, for a lot of interesting classes and…

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Fire Walkers at Orange Show

Leader · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 2

There is no doubt about the Tagalog fire walkers being one of the most sensational of the aids show attractions ever brought to Australia. They do…

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FAIR-WARNING Catholics and Education Cardinal Candid London

National Advocate · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 2

In his presidental address to the Catholic Truth Society, the Archbishop of Westminister (Cardinal Bourne) said that only one question…

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Toto, the Pigamy, at Orange Show

Leader · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 2

Toto Umtene, the strong, healthy, happy little pigmy tram Central Africa, who will appear at the Orange Show, is interesting In himself, with…

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This Week’s Show. Fine District Exhibitions

Leader · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 2

During last week It was thought that the Copper Hill district exhibit for the Orange Show, w[?] commences tomorrow, and concludes on…

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Market Day Queen Mudgee Girl Crowned. Last Night of the Fair. Most Successful Yet Held

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 6

The final night of St. John's Market Day (Friday) drew a record crowd. Many of stalls had sold out at a comparatively early hour, and those…

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Clever Equestrienne Success at Sydney Show. Miss Nita Smith's Performance

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 5

Miss Nita Smith again crowded herself with glory by riding with considerable success at the Sydney Show. On the Thursday before Good Friday…

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Racing Revival Bathurst Show Meeting Most Successful for Years Valgalia and Bronzgalia Good Fields and Excellent Racing

National Advocate · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 1

It reminded one of old times to see the large crowd and exceptionally large fields at the first day's racing of the Bathurst Turf Club's Show Meeting on…

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Fighting on the Show Ground

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 2

For having behaved in a riotous manner on the Show Ground on the third day of the Bathurst Show, Leslie Gordon Short. 41, pleaded guilty at…

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Bathurst Show Meeting Favorites Again Colmera's Handicap

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 2

The Bathurst Turf Club's Show meeting was concluded to-day in beautiful weather and before an exceptionally large crowd for an off day…

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Show Dance

Leader · Wednesday 17 April 1929 · page 6

The Foresters’ Hall will be well patronised to-night, when Show holiday-makers and visitors will be able to enjoy dancing to the music of…

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