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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 6 of 47

Jean Runs the Show

Leader · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 1

“S.M. Herald” had to have another A grade writer. After some consultation, the choice fell upon Miss Jean Williamson, editor of the women’s…

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Millthorpe News. Royal Show

Leader · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 6

Mr P.A. Kingham has been a busy man lately securing exhibits for the Western District Exhibit at the Royal Show He has secured a [?] fair…

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To Parents and Citizens. Juvenile Athletics and Schools’ Exhibition

Leader · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 3

From Quorn, the progressive South Australian town from which Mr. R. Thompson came to visit Orange recently, comes a suggestion which…

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Oberon A.h. and P. Society. First Anual Show in 1896

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 5

It is safe to assert that there are few residents of the Oberon district who can remember the date on which the first annual show was held under…

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Fountain Rain 765 Points at Katocmba Light Rain in Flooded Aress Fair Western Fall SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 2

Rain was secorded ever [?] of the [?] half of New South Wales during the 24 hours ended 9 o'clock this morning. Here…

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Speedway and the Cricketers An Agreement Reached Trouble Over Speedway Carnival Full Guarantees Given

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 5

What threatened to develop into a deadlock regarding the use of the Sports Ground on the night of Thursday February 21, the first day…

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Mudgee Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 18

The rain has brightened prospects for the Mudgee Show, to be held on March 14, 15, and 16, and the exhibition should be well up to…

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Undecided the Annual Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 6

Even yet there are hopes or Mendooran's show being staged this year, but the odds are against it. Finality will be reached at next Saturday…

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"Boy" Charlton Will Come to Mudgee. Pleased to Give Exhibition

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 23

"Boy" Charlton, Australla's record-breaker, was recently communicated with and requested to visit Mudgee and give a swimming…

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Gulgong Show a Fine Offer Committee to Meet Stewards and Judges to Be Appointed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 25

Although the seasonal prospects for quality products a, the Gulgong show to be held on March 22 an 1 23 next, are not very bright it is…

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Rydal Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 8

The annual show of the Rydal and District A.H. and P. Society will be held on March 8 and 9. There will be attractive ring events, including motor…

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King's Fair Day. Bognor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 1

The latest bulletin stated that the King passed a fair day…

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The Orange Show. Committee Arranges Details

Leader · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 6

The committee of the Orange A. and P. Association met at the Canobolas Shire Hall last night. The president (Mr. C. Blunt) was in the chair,…

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The King a Fair Day London

National Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 5

It is officially announced that the King passed a fair day…

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Dunedoo Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 4

A most important meeting of the Dunedoo Agricultural Society will be held at the Lyceum Hall on Wednesday next, commencing at 3 p.m…

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British Industries Fair. London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 1

Although there will be no official ceremony when the British Industries Fair is opened to-morrow at the White City. London, and the Castle…

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Cassie Campbell Fund. Successful Picture Show Benefit

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 6

The picture entertainment in the Trades Hall on Friday night in aid of the "Cassie" Campbell fund was a huge success, and the proceeds…

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Cycling by Night Mudgee Club's Enterprise. Opening Carnival on Thursday Night

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 2

The Mudgee Bicycle Club, one of the most enterprising sporting organisations in the district, has everything in readiness for the Inauguration for…

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Show Notes Catering for Patrons. Improvements on Ground. Rain Brightens Prospects

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 17

The recent rains have stirred the Mudgee Agricultural Society to further effort, and members are confident that the approaching show will…

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Britain's Industry Fair. Australasia Is There. London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 1

The Queen purchased an ash tray for the King at the British Industries Fair today, and also bought a case fitted with opera glasses, a powder…

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