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

Shows & fairs, 1935

980 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 19 of 49

Show Figures All Records Beaten

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 April 1935 · page 4

JUDGING by Sydney show figures, prosperity is rapidly returning to the country. Officials claim that it was…

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Burlington Theatre Show Programme Commences To-morrow Night

National Advocate · Monday 29 April 1935 · page 3

The United Artists' feature "Self Made Lady" with Heather Angel, and Universal's "Rendezvous at Midnight," a mystery drama with a fashion…

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80 Years of Age Oldest Competitor at Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Monday 29 April 1935 · page 3

More than ordinary interest will centre round fine arts and fancywork sections of exhibits staged at the Bathurst show, opening to-morrok…

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Show 'Bus Services

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 2

During Show time extra 'buses will run. 'Bus will leave Stewart Street at 10 a.m., 12.45 p.m. and 1.45 p.m.; and from Bathurst South at 10.15…

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Bathurst Show Sensations

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Greenhalgh, who has returned from a trip to Japan, New Guinea. China and Manilla, has some very interesting attractions for the…

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Show Weather Looks Bright

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 2

Discussion as to whether the weather woud hold fine for the Bathurst Show, which commences to-day, featured much of the conversation in…

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"Jolly Nellie" at the Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 2

One of the greatest attractions at the Bathurst Show to-day will be "Jolly Nellie," the famous American giantess, who is generally known as…

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Show Record! City Theatre Scores Splendid Programme

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 4

Commencing to-night at the City Theatre is what the management claims as a record Show week programme. On appearances it does not…

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Burlington Theatre Show Programme Starts To-night "Splendid Fellows" and "The Last Bound Up"

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 1

The great Australian talkie, "Splendid Fellows" and the American outdoor attraction "The Last Round Up" commence a season of four nights at…

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Tooth and Co. Ltd. Kent and Waverley Breweries, Sydney Exhibit at R.a.s. Easter Show, 1935

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 6

The working models in Tooth's exhibit illustrated how beer is made. The glass vessels used in the exhibit were the largest which have ever…

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Annual Carnival

Leader · Wednesday 1 May 1935 · page 2

To-day (Wednesday) begins an event which offers economy-wise shoppers some or the best buying In their lives. Brown and Brown…

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Bathurst Show Opening Day a Wonderful Exhibition Successful Exhibitors Record Number of Side Shows

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1935 · page 6

The stage is set. The curtain has risen, but what of the players?. This time they do not [?] nor is there music; it is mute display, but greater by far than anything we have when the principal…

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Orange J.G. Show Meeting

Leader · Wednesday 1 May 1935 · page 2

The Orange Jockey club's Show Meeting always provided a thrilling and enjoyable climax to the Show week festivities, and with indications…

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Bathurst Show Some District Winners

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 May 1935 · page 3

The Bathurst show opened yesterday, when the cold weather conditions made for a smaller attendance than last year, the takings being £49 as…

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Carnival Night At the City Theatre Special Attractions

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1935 · page 5

To-night, Show season's biggest day, the City Theatre will repeat the programme which last night attracted so much favorable attention. In…

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Bathurst Show Trots Handicaps for To-day

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1935 · page 3

Mr.D. J. N[?] last night allocated handicaps for the show trots, to-day. A lengthy programme of six rates will be decided, an excellent…

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Show Takings First Day Less Than Last Year

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1935 · page 2

The takings at the Bathurst Show yesterday were £9/[?] less then last year's. Yesterday £48/8/6 was taken against £57/17/6 last year. When the…

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Lithgow Carnival Is Mooted by Council and a Boost of the Town

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 May 1935 · page 2

Lithgow Council on Monday night decided to take preliminary steps to see if an annual carnival could be staged here,…

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Show Attractions "Lites Lighter Side at George Sorlie's Musical Company

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1935 · page 5

Everybody in Bathurst is talking about the excellence of George Sorlie's big new company. The "Crisples and Crackers' this being the finest show…

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Jimmy Sharman on Tour Famous Athletes for Show Local Fighters Seek Matches

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1935 · page 3

Of the many attractions that come to Bathurst for our great annual show, none are more eagerly looked for or more welcome than this highly…

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