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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 8 of 49

Show Races Splendid Programme Framed Public Support Imperative

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 4

THE Mudgee District Race Club, which is making a determined and praiseworthy effort to revive the "sport of…

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To Open Show Sir Fredk, McMASTER Two Days' Broadcasting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 12

A DECISION to ask Sir Frederick McMaster, of "Dalkeith," Cassllis, to officially open the Gulgong Show on the…

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The Show Entries Number Nearly 5,000 £100 in Fees

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 2

Entries for Lithgow's Show closed at 10 o'clock this morning, and it is estimated that approximately 5,000 have been received. Such a wealth…

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Baby Show

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 3

It is a long time since the Mandurama hall echoed and re-echoed to the sound of so many baby voices as it did on Saturday afternoon. There…

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The Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 4

This is the show week-end, Iwo days on which Lithgow and district displays its horticultural and agricultural products for the admiration of the…

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St. Barnabas Baby Show Over Sixty Entries

Leader · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 5

Considerable interest has been [?] in the St. [?] annual baby show [?] in the Memorial Hall yesterday [?] Over [?] children…

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Wonder Glass Blower Glass Dress At The Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 2

The Wonder Glass Blower, whose exhibitions were a feature of the Six Hour Day sports in November, will appear at Lithgow show. Later he is…

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Lithgow Show Opened Yesterday Fine Agricultural Display

National Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 5

The Lithgow Show opened yesterday in fine weather, and with a very good attendance. Everything was in excellent order for the opening and…

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Show Secretary

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 4

AFTER many years of faithful service Mr T. Gallagher is relinquishing the position of secretary to the Mudgee Agricultural Association…

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Catering for Show Patrons

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 4

THE Mudgee Agricultural Society has spent a lot of money during the past year in bringing the show ground up to date, and…

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Caulfield Carnival. Last Day Surprises. MELBOURNE

Leader · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 4

Regular Bachelor was only one several to upset punters’ calculations [?] Caulfield yesterday Two favor[?] only scored for backers…

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Big Crowd Visits Lithgow Show Which Is Unqualified Success Much to Interest and Educate Visitors Shower Praise on Exhibition and Committee

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 2

Rivalling in many respects the leading country shows of the State, the Lithgow A.H.I. and P. Society's fifth annual exhibition, which terminated on Saturday, was a splendid success. It was, perhaps, more illustrative than any of its four predecessors of the agricultural potentialities of this district, for it was…

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Our Cave Wonders Are Reconstructed In Sydney Remarkable Exhibition

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 6

In Friday's "Telegraph," Mr. Reg. Edwards, formerly of the "Mercury," has an interesting article on a Sydney innovation. This, in part,…

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The Flower Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 2

The Horticultural Society's Flower Show on March 6, promises a great treat judging by the blooms now in the numerous gardens about the city…

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Lithgow Show Bathurst Bird Fanciers' Success

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 5

Mr. W. C. Jaques, of Alma Street, Bathurst South, met with outstanding success at the Lithgow Show in which 11 of 12 birds entered annexed prizes:…

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"Escapade" New Powell Show at City Theatre "Mary Janes Pa" To-night

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 1

Stars, romance, music, gaiety, laughter and drama all mingle in a new and unique blend of screen entertainment provided by "Escapade", a new…

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Success at Lithgow Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 2

Mr. C. Helse, Wyandate bantam breeder of 170 Stewart Street, was most successful at Lithgow Show winning first with male and first, second…

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CUDAL. Annual Show Meeting

Leader · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Cudal A. and P. Society was held in the School of Arts on Saturday night last, with Mr. L. Mac Smith in the…

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Oberon Show Committee Finalises Details

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 5

A meeting of the Oberon A.H. and P. committee was held in the show pavilion on Saturday afternoon. Thirty members were present, the…

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Fair Rents Act May Be Re-enacted Questions in Parliament Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 3

According to a reply given to Mr. Burke by the Premier in the Legislative Assembly to-day there is a possibility of the Fair Rents Act being…

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