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

Shows & fairs, 1931

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

Show Pavilion Fire. Men and Horses Perish. OAKLAND [?]

Leader · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 2

[?] were burned to death and between 50 and [?] at half a million dollars perished in a fire which destroyed the [?]…

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Another Working Bee Under Sergt. "Tom" Madden Recreation Reserve Activity in Interests of the Show

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 2

In response to a request from Lithgow A. H. and P. Society, Sergt. T. J. Madden, officer in charge of Lithgow police station, has arranged a…

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Piambra News Show Stock

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 8

District owners are now turning their attention to show stock. Plambra exhibits are well known at surrounding shows, and the…

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The Swimming Carnival Arrangements in Hand Successful Day Assured

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 3

The committee of the S.A.F. Swimming Club has matters well in hand for the carnival to be held at the pool on Saturday, February 21…

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Swimming Club Enthusiastic Meeting. Election of President. Arrangements for Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 5

At a large and enthusiastic meeting of the Mudgee Swimming Club on Tuesday evening, Mr. O. C. Dyer was elected president in place of Dr…

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Gulgong Show Ground Liability for Rates Town Council's Move

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 15

Gulgong Town Council is going to make sure about show about show grounds not being liable for rates, as is claimed…

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Show Abandoned Dunedoo Associations Decision. Crop Competition to Be Arranged

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 22

At a largely attended meeting of the Dunedoo P.A.H. and I. Association, oh February 7, it was decided to abandon the show for 1931…

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Oberon Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 5

Preparations are being made for the Oberon show, which is to be held on March 5 and 6. There will be special trotting and jumping events, and…

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Show Holidays

Leader · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 4

Representatives the Orange A. and P. Association Messrs. Blunt, Lane, Ball and Treweeke, waited upon a meeting of the Shopkeepers Sectional…

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The Show of 1931

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

It speaks volumes for the enthusiasm and energy of the officers and committee of the Lithgow A.H. and P. Society, as well as being evidence of…

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Baby Show St. Barnabas Effort

Leader · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 5

St. [?] Baby Show took place to the [?] Hall yesterday afternoon. Mr. Powell said, when [?] that the attendance of [?]…

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Appeal to Leaders to Reduce Great Handicaps Figures Show Great Disparity London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 1

The national confederation of employers' organisation, claiming to represent organisations normally employing 7,000,000 persons, has…

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Education by Travel Y. A. L. Excursion to Royal Show

National Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 3

There will no doubt, be many parents who will be attracted to a proposal of the Youg Australia League, whereby a big group of country boys…

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Hospital Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 19

The carnival at Rylstone on Friday and Saturday nights, although not a big success financially as could be desired, was nevertheless…

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S. A. F. Swimming Carnival Record Entries

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 4

When nominations closed on Saturday 153 entries were received for the S. A. F. Swimming Club's carnival, which will be held on Saturday…

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Gulgong Show Question of Guarantee Association's Attitude

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 14

At a meeting in Gulgong convened by the mayor (Ald. Baldwin) at the request of 17 business men, the advisability of requesting…

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Local and General News Country Boys for Show

Leader · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. Lamrock) has received a number of [?] for a trip by country boys to the Royal Easter Show, from April 2 to 9, the cost…

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Mudgee Show Every Prospect Pleases. Great Entry Assured. Attractive Sporting Events

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 8

Widespread interest is being manifested in the Mudgee Show, to be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 10, 11 and 12…

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Mudgee Council Expenditurem Relief Grant Valuation Figures Public Holiday for Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 14

At the Cudgegong Shire Council meeting on February, 11 Cr. Macarthur (president), was in the chair, and, as usual the members…

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Binnaway Show Prize Money Increased Seventy-five Ring Event's Biggest One-day Programme in State

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 11

The Binnaway P.A.H. & I. Association is busy preparing for the big day (the second annual show) on March 4. Tenders have been…

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