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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 5 of 40

Country Boys Easter Excursions to Royal Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 3

Once, again an opportunity is being offered country boys to visit the Royal Show In Sydney, and to see the Blue Mountains, Sydney Harbor, the Bridge…

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Oberon Show Ball

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 4

Oberon show ball will be held in the pavilion on the second night of the show, March 6. This is one of the chief social events of the year, and is…

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S.a.f. Swimming Carnival Saturday's Big Programme

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 6

Twenty-seven races are set down for decision at the S.A.F. swimming carnival to be held next Saturday and the programme provides for a…

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Cricket Meeting of B.d.c.a. the Country Week Carnival

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 3

A delegates meeting of the Bathurst District Cricket Association was held at the Red Rose last night. Mr. E. C. Murray (president) occupied the…

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Hospital Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 4

The organiser, Mr. C. Kane, of the Hospital Carnival to be held in Kandos has found it necessary to alter the dates to February 27…

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The Garden Show Chrysanthemums

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 23

As an exhibitor at many shows, I would advise chrysanthemum growers to pay particular attention to their plants just now…

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Saturday's Swimming Carnival Wellington Team Enters

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 4

Although success is already assured for the Small Arms Factory's swimming carnival next Saturday, the nomination of the Wellington…

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Dunedoo Show Reasons for Abandonment

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 25

The decision to abandon the Dunedoo show this year met with a mixed reception. The great majority of farmers were indifferent…

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Mendooran Show Friday, March 6 Attractive Programme

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 7

The Mendooran Agricultural Society has wisely and pluckily decided to keep the flag flying, and will hold the annual exhibition on…

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Show Holiday Council Grants Request Aldermen's Views

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

The Mudgee Agricultural Society wrote to the Mudgee Municipal Council last meeting asking that Council fall in with the…

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Mendooran Show Prospects Bright Record Entries Anticipated

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 8

A meeting of the Mendooran P.A. and H. committee was held at Manusu's rooms on February 14, when a fair amount of routine…

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Mudgee Show Everything in Order Big Entry Assured Special Attractions

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 26

Judging by the wide inquiry for schedules, there will be a record entry in the majority of sections at the Mudgee show, to be held on…

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Sewerage Scheme What Figures Show. May Cost Less Than Estimate. To the Guardian

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 4

Divers persons have carried on a systematic sabotage of the proposed Mudgee sewerage scheme the usual army of whisperers has been busy…

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Cowra Show May be Abandoned

Leader · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

As matters stand at present, there every probability of this year’s Cowra Show being abandoned. The society in £300 worse off this year…

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Lithgow's Big Show Many Matters Discussed

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

Matters in connection with Lithgow show, to he held on March 19, 20 and 21, were advanced a further stage at a meeting of the committee last…

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To-morrow's Carnival Besomo Replaces Noel Ryan Another Good Swimmer

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

The secretary of the Factory Swimming Club (Mr. L. D. Martyn) has been informed by the N.S. Wales A.S.A. that Noel Ryan has been…

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The Western Exhibit. For R.A.S. Show. Finalising the Details

Leader · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

A meeting of the executive committee which controls the arrangements in connection with the Western Exhibit at the Royal Agricultural…

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Swimming Carnival. the Baths En Fete

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 10

The swimming carnival, organised by the Molong Amateur Swimming Club, was held at the municipal baths on Wednesday…

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The Garden. Growing Show Chrysanthemums

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 15

As an exhibitor at many shows, would advise chrysanthemum growers to pay particular attention to their plants just now…

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Bathurst Show Loss on Special Trains Modified Service Agreed Upon Two Half-holidays Requested

National Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 5

The question as to whether the practice of running special trains to bring visitors to the Bathurst Show, should be continued, was discussed at…

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