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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 7 of 40

Oberon Show Yesterday's Successful Opening Large Attendance-Record Entries OBERON

National Advocate · Friday 28 February 1930 · page 3

Fine weather favored the opening of the 32nd. annual Show of the Oberon A.H. and P. Association on the Society's fine Showground to-day…

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Lithgow's Recreation Reserve Is Now Greatly Improved As Result of Council and Show Co-operation

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 February 1930 · page 4

Residents who visit Lithgow's recreation reserve on the show dates, March 21 and 22 next, will receive a very pleasant surprise in respect to…

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Swimming Baths. Big Carnival on Tapis

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1930 · page 15

Meetings of the Council Swimming Baths Committee were held Tuesday (morning and even[?] when there were present:…

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Oberon Show Big Crowd on Second Day Disabilities of Sydney Market Mr. S. Williams Stresses Need For Cold Storage OBERON

National Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1930 · page 5

The second day of the Oberon Show attracted a largo crowd to the pictuerque grounds to-day. Estimated at fully 2000, the crowd…

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Coming Events Mudgee Hospital Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 10

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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Ambulance Carnival Total Takings £1800

National Advocate · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 2

The Ambulance carnival concluded on Saturday night, and was fairly well patronised. About £300 was realised as a result of the night's efforts, and The death occurred at Burraga of Mrs. Gertrude Fisher, one of the oldest residents at the age of 58 years. The deceased who had been ailing for…

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A Notable Exhibition. In Praise of Wool. Interests are Co-operating

Leader · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 6

From April 7 to April 17 Sydney will he[?] read and see much of wool and wool[?]s. During tha[?] period [?] wool exhibition will be held on [?]…

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Oberon Show Concludes 35th Celebration Some Happy References

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 4

Oberon Show concluded on Friday, when there was a big crowd to witness the ring events and view the array of exhibits. The weather was "patchy," but an excellent day was spent. The hunting, national dancing and wood-chopping events attracted…

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Mudgee Show Prospects Very Bright. Entries Highly Satisfactory

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 2

Wonderfully good entries have been received for the Mudgee show, to be held on March 13, 14 and 15. The horse section, always an…

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Ambulance Carnival Takings

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1930 · page 2

The official total takings at the Ambulance Carnival were £1540, and not £1800 as stated in yesterday's issue. This is over £200 better than last…

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Solicitor to Show Cause Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1930 · page 3

The Full Court to-day at the instance of the Incorporated Law Institute of New South Wales wanted a rule nisi returnable on Thursday next calling…

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In the Open Last Night's Minstrel Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1930 · page 3

Brilliantly lighted and with its impromptu stage appropriately decorated, the tennis court at All Saints' Cathedral was the setting last night for…

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Trotting at Show

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 4

Attention of western trotting horsemen is drawn to the liberal trotting programme at the Lithgow show to be; held' on March…

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Coming Events Mudgee Hospital Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 3

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

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Preparing for Show. Finalising Details

Leader · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 4

The following attended a meetings of the executive rem[?] of the Or[?] A. and P. An[?]ton, which was held on the C[?] Shire Hall,…

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Great Entries for Lithgow's Show Events

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 2

The Lithgow, A.H. and P. Society makes an appeal to exhibitors to forward their entries as early as possibleso that there will be little…

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Oberon's Show Ball an Enjoyable Night

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 4

The Oberon show ball was held on Friday night in the pavilion and was a big success. The hall was packed to overflowing--about 130 couples…

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Was It Fair or Foul? That Punch of Sharkey’s LONDON

Leader · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 5

It is stated that the [?] of the S[?]on-Sharkey night, which is to being shown in the [?]ltent Status, has been so sub-edited that [?] doesn’t represent…

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Trotting News Lithgow Show --Liberal Programme--trouble in the West--victoria Park Meeting-- General Gossip

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 4

The Lithgow Agricultural- Society has announced its first annual show, to be brought off on Friday and Saturday, 21st and 22nd March. There…

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Coonabarabran Show Record Attendance: Ideal Weather Magnificent District Displays Sheep Exhibits Best Ever Seen Federal Member Performs Opening Ceremony

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 5 March 1930 · page 16

The Coonabrabran show—the Pastoral and Agricultural Association's 49th annual exhibition—held on February 25 and 26, was a record and refleced great credit on the public spiritedness of the people of the district. Coonabrabran and…

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