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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 22 of 47

Orange Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1929 · page 9

The Orange Show this week was a record in every direction. It is estimated that about 12,000 people were present in the beautiful…

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Portland Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 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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Wellington Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 20

The Wellington P.A. and H. Society will hold their annual show on Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday, April 23rd, 24th, and 25th. Libral prize…

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Carnival and Continental at Binnaway

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 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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The Radio Exhibition. Television and Southern [?] Wireless

Leader · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 3

That everything in the world has been electrified during the last few [?] from sewing with a [?] to setting down and [?] up an [?]…

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FOOTBALL Bathurst Season Opens Trial Matches on Show Ground

National Advocate · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 1

Bathurst League football season opened on Saturday, in weather more suitable for cricket than football with the result that many…

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Picture Show Plant for Sale

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 2

An entire picture plant with all regular machinery is advertise for sale in this issue. The plant is at a centre close to Bathurst in a rising township…

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Ambulance Carnival Profit

Leader · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 2

It is expected that the profit from the recent Ambulance carnival will be in the vicinity of £560. The total proceeds [?] to approximately…

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Show Tea Room

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 2

Mesdames J. O'Neill and G. Arrow who had charge of St. Vincent's tea rooms at the Bathurst Show, wish to express their thanks to the ladies…

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Agricultural Society A Successful Year President Extends Thanks Arranging for Annual Meeting Co-Operating With P.P. Union

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 11

Mr V. D Cox president) occupied the chair at Friday night's meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Society Committee…

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Oberon Show Ball a Successful Function

National Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 1

The annual Show Ball held in the Southern Cross Hall on Friday evening was a decided success. There were about 120 couples present, and the…

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Gulgong A. & P. Association Annual Meeting: Pleasing Disclosures Question of Financial Profit "Look to the Future With Optimism" Recent Show a Credit to All Concerned

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 21

Several matters of paramount importance to the welfare of the Gulgong Agricultural and Pastoral Association, were discussed at the annual meeting in the Town Hall, Gulgong, on Friday afternoon last…

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Wellington Show Official Opening a Record Attendance Wellington, Thurs

National Advocate · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 1

The Wellington P. A. and H. Society's show was officially opened by Sir Neville Howse, Federal member for the district. There was a record…

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Wellington Show Final Day's Trotting Wellington

National Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1929 · page 3

Cool, dusty weather prevailed for the concluding day of the Wellington Show, but nevertheless, there was a large attendance—the three days show…

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Flower Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 6

The Methodist people are organising an Autumn Flower Show, to be held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday, May 7. The flowers entered for…

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Show Accounts

Leader · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 2

All [?] who [?] against the last Orange show, should reader [?] as early [?] possible as the secretary desires in prepare his…

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Portland Show a Big Success Excellent Flower Display

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 2

The twelfth annual show of the Portland A. H. and P. Society was held in the Commonwealth Portland Cement Company's hall and grounds on Friday and Saturday. Unfortunately the weather on the opening day was very cold and bleak, though…

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

Leader · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 6

Information has been received about the victory won by Ford cars during the A.D.A.C. reliability and economy tests recently held…

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Pontiac Keeps Up Rapid Pace Figures for Past Year Show Car Holding Leading Place Among All Sixes

National Advocate · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 4

The "running start" by which the Pontiac in 1926 established a world's record for the first year sales of any new make of automobile, has been…

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Portland's Show Bright Prospects Speeches at Luncheon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 4

The annual luncheon of the Portland show was held in St. Stephens C. of E. parish hall on Saturday, when quite a number assembled…

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