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

Shows & fairs, 1936

963 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 49

VULGARITY At Show Entertainments (To the Editor.)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 March 1936 · page 6

SIR.—As a visitor to some recent Agricultural Shows, and a patron at one or more entertainments conducted by local and visiting…

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It's Your Job Don't Fall Down on It Boost the Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 March 1936 · page 7

IT'S your job to help make this week's Mudgee show the success it should be. The committee has worked hard for…

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Pleasing Show Prospects Entries Exceed Expectations More Accommodation Necessary Sheep and Horses Excel

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 March 1936 · page 3

EVERYTHING went with a swing at the Mudgee Agritural Society meeting on Friday night. President Loneragan put…

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Gulgong's Great Show Big Crowd in Attendance High Class Exhibits Wonderful Work by Officials

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 March 1936 · page 7

THE Gulgong show, held on Wednesday, and Thursday last, was one of the most successful on record. Prospects…

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Royal Show Record Rain Policy Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 1

The Royal Agricultural Society has taken out a record rain insurance policy for Australia, in connection with the forthcoming Royal Easter Show…

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Bathurst Show Governor General's Visit Perfecting the Arrangements

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 1

Arrangements for the opening of the Bathurst show on Tuesday afternoon, April 21, by the Governor General (Lord Gowrie), who, as…

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Oberon Meeting of Show Committee Work of Auxiliary Appreciated

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 5

There was a good attendance at a meeting of Oberon A.H. and P. Association on Saturday afternoon, Cr. H. A. Cunynghame presiding…

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Brilliant Success Agricultural Society's Ball

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 8

THE annual ball, held in the Mechanics' Institute last evening was one of the most brilliantly successful social…

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Binnia Downs Great Team for Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 10

THE estate of John McMaster last year won the steer championship of the Sydney Royal Show. This year Mr…

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Official Opening of Show and Grand-stand By Sir Frederick McMaster

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 6

THE show and the new grandstand were officially opened at 2 p.m. on Wednesday by Sir Frederick McMaster from the…

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Mudgee's Magnificent Show Wealth Of Primary Products Sheep an Outstanding Feature Wonderfully Improved Ground

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 6

MUDGEE is celebrating its 54th annual show, and again there is displayed the wonderful wealth of a favored district. The season has been one of the most bounteous on record, and the live stock exhibits have rarely presented such a sleek…

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Gulgong's Annual Show Was Best Ever Held Wealth From Above And Below Ground Our District in Unique Position Ring Events Brighter and Better Outstanding Displays: Records Broken

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 13

A RECORD number of 1828 entries were received for the Gulgong Show on Wednesday and Thursday last, when outstanding displays were made and the ring events were brighter and better than ever. Almost every patron of the Show, which…

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Blayney Show. Some Local Winners

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 2

Several local and district residents scored at Blayney Show during last week-end. In the horse section Miss Blazley…

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MANILDRA. Flower Show and Fete

Leader · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 6

The annual autumn flower show and fete, organised by the Methodist Church, was held on Saturday afternoon and evening, and was well…

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Lily Pons Brilliant Soprano in City Show Fine Week End Programme

National Advocate · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 3

Grand opera is brought to the screen exactly as it was presented on the stages of the Metropolitan Opera House and the Paris Opera House in…

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The Show Bail

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1936 · page 12

The Show Ball from every point of view was a huge success. Visitors were present from Orange, Parkes, Molong, Yeoval and other centres. The door…

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Show Ball Takings

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1936 · page 10

The financial success of the first Cumnock Show Ball can be gauged by the fact that the door receipts of over £70 exceeded the gate takings at the…

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Modulated Musings Fair Play for the Agent

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1936 · page 1

AT the annual meeting of the District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, on Saturday last an animated…

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Show Notes

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 March 1936 · page 6

A very keen contest for the coveted Sheep Cup has taken place between Mr. E. Morten, of Rydal, and Mr. A. E. Pratley, of Bathurst…

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Interesting Exhibit At Royal Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 March 1936 · page 2

EXHIBITS covering every phase of the oil industry will be on display at the new Shell Kiosk during the forthcoming Easter Show…

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