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

Shows & fairs, 1933

916 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 20 of 46

Alleged Illegal Betting Sensation at Bathurst Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 May 1933 · page 2

There was a mild sensation at the Bathurst Show last week, when two well-known Bathurst sporting men were arrested for…

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Night Tennis Exhibition

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1933 · page 2

Jim Willard is so pleased with his reception in Bathurst that he has offered to play in exhibition tennis with the local talent. Accordingly an…

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Show Bullock Guessing Competition

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1933 · page 2

There were approximately 500 competitors ntihe Bathurst Show bullock weight guessing competition, and the winner was Mr. L. S. Swetnam, who…

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FINED £20 Betting on Bathurst Show Trots Two Men Convicted

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1933 · page 1

A VISIT to the Bathurst Show last week proved costly for Hugh Scully (47), and George Woods (42), two well known local residents. On…

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Show Week Special

Leader · Wednesday 3 May 1933 · page 3

Something well and truly out of the ordinary, visiting Orange specialty as a Show attraction, is the entertainment offered by Mr. W…

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Bathurst Show Bullock

Leader · Wednesday 3 May 1933 · page 3

Orange [?] to Bathurst Show last week, who purchased the [?] the guessing competition in connection with the weight of the show but…

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The Molong Show

Leader · Wednesday 3 May 1933 · page 3

It will not be the fault of the ex[?]ive committee If the Molong Show of 1933, which takes place on Friday and Saturday. Is not one of the best…

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Betting on Show Trots

Leader · Wednesday 3 May 1933 · page 3

Betting on the results of trotting evening at agricultural shows is [?] the law, and show who are inclined to indulgo to monetary…

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The Show Revue. Entertainers’ Attraction

Leader · Wednesday 3 May 1933 · page 2

The Orange Entertainers opened the four nights’ season of their second Show Revue at the Stand Then[?] last night, to an appreciative…

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Seventieth Annual Show. Excellent Entries Engender Confidence. General Improvement in Show Standards. Superb Exhibits Enhance Many Important Sections

Leader · Wednesday 3 May 1933 · page 3

With a general increase of entries and an improvement of standards in the majority of sections, the officials of the Orange Agricultural and Pastoral Association yesterday had a good foundation on which to build their full…

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Orange Show Unfavorable Weather Some Bathurst Winners Orange

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1933 · page 3

The 10th. annual exhibition of the Orange P.A and H. Association opened to-day in b[?]terly cold weather. There was a fair attendance for a…

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Rydal Show Society's Good Position

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 5

A meeting of the A. Hand PAssociation was held at the show ground on Saturday to finalise matters in connection with the Show…

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"Back to Gulgong" Nightly Carnival Big Sports Day Large Crowds

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 12

THE "Back to Gulgong" carnival and sports ended on Saturday last. Large crowds were drawn to the carnival…

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Preparing a Cow for Show Some Important Points

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 9

The first point to consider is whether the beast is to be shown in the "dry" or in the "in milk" class, stated the Herdmaster of the…

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Carnival for Ambulance

Leader · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 2

Despite the cold weather, the carnival in Robertson Park, which opened on Wednesday night, attracted a large crowd, and the people spent with…

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Chrysanthemum Show

National Advocate · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 2

All flower lovers will be looking forward with great interest to the Chrysanthemum Show which will be held by the Horticultural Society on…

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Coonamble Show

Leader · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 5

Coonamble’s Jubilee Show, to take place on May 23 and 24. will be a landmark in that town’s history, and to complete the festive week races are…

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Orange Show Races

Leader · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 6

This afternoon’s attraction in Orange will be the first day’s programme of the O.J.C. Show meeting which promise to be well attended…

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The Show Ball

Leader · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 2

Largely attributable to the numerous counter attractions, the Show ball, held by supporters of St. Barnabas’ Church drew a disappointing…

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Official Show Luncheon. Draught Horses Criticised

Leader · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 5

The officers and committeemen of the A. and P. Association were occasioned some surprise at the official luncheon, on Wednesday, when a…

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