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

Shows & fairs, 1930

793 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 40

Gulgong Show Demand for Space. Keen Competition Promised

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 24

At the next meeting of the Gulgong Show Committee, on February 20, consideration will be given to the question of making provision for large…

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Mudgee Show an Enthusiastic Committee Arrangements Well in Hand Prospects Very Bright No Late Entries

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 3

The members of the Mudgee Agricultural Society Committee are nothing if not enthusiastic. Despite the rather sweltering heat on Friday night the meeting room was packed, and same found seats in the doorway. Optimism was the prevailing note, and forecasts…

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Cricket. Country Week Carnival

Leader · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 7

Playing in the country week ear[?] with the Far West re[?] against Far North War[?]on of Orange, nga[?] [?] the but [?]…

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The Orange Show

Leader · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 8

The ex[?] committee of the chapter A. and [?] Assor[?]on [?] at the Sh[?] Hall [?] [?] the…

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Coming Events Mudgee Hospital Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 20

A monster hospital carnival will held in the Lawson Park, Mudgee, on Show Nights, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 13, 14…

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Millthorpe News. Annual C. of E. Fair

Leader · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 9

The [?] in[?] of [?] place on Wednesday afternoon [?] the Rev. Al[?] the [?] The [?]…

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Cricket Carnival West Easily Beaten Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 2

Country cricket teams met Metropolitan first oracle elevens in matches in Sydney to-day Western…

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Hospital Carnival Moolarben Proposal Friendly Societies Support

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 2

At a largely attended meeting of the Friendly Societies' Association held in the Town Hall last night it was decided that all assistance…

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The Show Good Building Progress

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 4

Routine matters were dealt with at the meetitig of Lithgow A.H. and P. Association last night. Several letters were received from…

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Swimming Carnival Champions Will Be Here Handsome Trophies

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 1

The Mudgee Swimming Club will make a big splash or Saturday, February 22, the date of the big carnival…

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Record Takings Wollongong Show Previous Figures Eclipsed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 18

That the adverse season has had little, effect on the enterprise of the farmers of the Illawarra district was made abundantly plain by…

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Binnaway Show Improvements to Ground Official Opening Ceremony Membership List Growing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 9

The Binnaway P.A.H. and I. committee met on February 10 with a record crowd in attendance. Final arrangements were made for ground…

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Ambulance Carnival Opened Last Night

National Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1930 · page 2

With the object of augmenting their funds, the Bathurst Ambulance authorities launched another carnival on King's Parade last evening. Fine…

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Coming Events Mudgee Hospital Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 3

A monster hospital carnival will beld in the Lawson Park, Mudgee, on Show Nights, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 13, 14…

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Ambulance Carnival £317 in Hand

National Advocate · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 1

Officially opened on Saturday night, the Ambulance carnival attracted a large crowd who remained until a late hour, enjoying the various diversions…

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Swimming Carnival Ladies Catered For. Special Prizes Offered

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 5

The Mudgee Swimming Club has added a 50yds. ladies' handicap to the programme to be decided at the big carnival in Lawson Park on Saturday…

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Humphrey Bishop Company Next Monday's Show

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 5

The Humphrey Bishop Company, which will show in the Union Theatre next Monday night, always presents a high-class entertainment. All the…

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Gulgong Show Schedules Now Ready. Smoke Concert and Ball

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 1

Gulgong show schedules are out, and the demand for them indicates a record show, given good weather conditions. A public holiday has been…

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Show Notes Attractive Sheep Exhibit Steer Ridin'g Contest

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 5

The Mudgee show ground is a very busy place at present. Trotters, jumpers, hacks, and harness horses are being put through their pacers…

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Oberon Show Preparations

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 6

Final preparations are being made for Oberon show which will be held on February 27 and 28. An exceptionally fine programme…

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