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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 5 of 49

Fine Comedy "Ruggles of Red Gap" Laughton Surprises in City Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 3

Paramount, in starring the brilliant English actor Charles Laughton in a full length comedy feature has achieved, if not the impossible, at…

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The "Royal" Sydney's Easter Show

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 6

The annual show of Sydney Royal Agricultural Society--Sydney's "Royal"--is to open en April 6 and will close on April 15--nine days and…

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"Ruggles" Scores Splendid Show at City Fine Laughton Comedy

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 2

A very impressing show and one that cannot fail to please is "Ruggles of Red Gap" now being screened at the City Theatre and which will…

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Show Booths

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 4

YESTERDAY the hotel booths for the Coonabarabran and Binnaway annual shows were sold by auction. The former was purchased…

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Show Ground Improvements

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 4

FOLLOWING the example of Mudgee, the Coonamble Agricultural Society has decided to borrow £500 for the purpose of…

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Dunedoo Show Schedules

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 4

THE printing of the Dunedoo show schedules has been completed at the "Guardian" office, and Secretary Sullivan is now…

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Hospital Carnival For Operating Table

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 8

THERE was a large attendance at the inaugural meeting held by the kandos Auxiliaries in the Catholic Club rooms on Monday…

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Cycle Club February Carnival Arranged

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 3

A special meeting of Lithgow Cycle Club was held on Monday night, when the proposed affiliation with the Amateur Cyclists' Association of…

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Show Not Far Off

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 7

ONLY five weeks till Show time, and preparations are well in hand for the big day on March 11th. The secretary, Mr. T. P…

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Regent's 100 Percent. Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 4

IF ever there was a hundred percent, variety show, that show must be the new Radio musical, "In Town To-night," which will be…

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Lithg0w Show Optimistic Report by Secretary

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 5

The secretary of the A.H.I. and P. Society (Mr. E. Dobbs) writes:-- "Entries are coming in freely, especially in the ring section, which has…

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Babies Everywhere Great Show at Lithgow

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 11

THERE is no shortage of babies at Llthgow. At the hospital benefit carnival at the week-end no fewer than 160 bonny. bouncing…

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Loud Speak the Show Booth Privileges Stewards Appointed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 13

ARRANGEMENTS for a public address amplifier system for the forthcoming show in Gallons were made at a…

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St Barnabas' Baby Show and Jumble Fair

Leader · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 2

Paiishioners of St. Damabas' Church are making elaborate preparations for their baby show and Jumble to be held this month. The…

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Parliamentarians Invited for Lithgow's Show Notices to Exhibitors

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 2

At its meeting last night the Lithgow Show Committee decided to ask the following Parliamentarians to visit the town for the show: Messrs. H…

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Royal Easter Show. Special Ring Attractions

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 18

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society is again following its progressive policy of providing the most attractive ring events possible for the…

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Swimming Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 2

Several champion swimmers are to appear at the Lithgow Amateur Swimming Club's first annual carnival at the S.A.F. pool on Saturday…

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Dubbo’s New Show Secretary

Leader · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 4

Fro a field or eight who had been left in out of over 100 who applied to succeed Mr. Wise in the above office, one was the widow of a…

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W.A Trotting Carnival Wirra Willa Beaten Perth

National Advocate · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 2

The inter-Dominion trotting carnival commenced at Gloucester Park last night when three divisions of the mile were decided. They resulted:—…

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The Show Committee Finalising Arrangements and Members Display Enthusiasm

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 4

The A.H.I, and P. Society's show, the occasion on which Lithgow bedecks her shop window with the best from practically every sphere of…

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