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

Shows & fairs, 1938

1,006 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 51

MOLONG. P. A. and H. Association

Leader · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 3

At a meeting of the Melong RA. and H. Association committee Keon discussion acrose with regard to the [?] booth, some members being…

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On With The Show Mudgee's Big Preparations Agricultural Society In a Hurry the Final Lap

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 5

MUDGEE Agricultural Society made its final show arrangements at a largely-attended meeting on Friday evening last…

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Show Ball

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 4

THE Mudgee show ball, to be held on Wednesday evening, March 16, should be the most enjoyable in history. Everything possible is…

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Show Holidays

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 4

THE Mudgee business houses have decided to close on two half days for the show, while a public holiday will be observed on the…

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Carnival Concludes Torchlight Procession Great Fun

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 4

THE centenary celebrations were brought to a conclusion on Saturday evening last, and a grand torchlight procession…

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Police Crash Accident at Exhibition Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 2

Fourteen police crashed in a heap at the Sports Ground last night during an exhibition by police motor cyclists…

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Forthcoming Show Of Lithgow Horticultural Society

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 1

The competition between Messrs. W. Davis, I. Basser, J. Christie and Miss Merrick should have read, for the snagdragon cup, and not…

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Wonderful Show Coonabarabran Breaks Record Outstanding Exhibits

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 3

THE Coonabarabran show proved a record both in attendance and in number and quality or exhibits. The ring…

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Great Show Rylstone-Kandos Effort Wonderful Entries

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 5

NEVER before has such enthusiasm been displayed by the people behind the Rylstone-Kandos show movement, and…

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Oberon Show Bali, and Additional Results Oberon. Sunday. I

National Advocate · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 4

The Show Ball held in the Show pavilion on Friday was very successful, although the number attending was not as great as in the previous…

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Police Carnival Stenner's Good Form FAST 120 Yards Over Herdles Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 1

Constable S.G. Stenner, winner of the 100 yards championship of Australasia, was the outstanding athlete at the Police Carnival at the…

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Rylstone-kandos Show Final Arrangements Now Complete Record Entries

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 3

The final meeting at the committee of the Rylston and Kandos now was held in the small hall at Rylstone on Wednesday night. The…

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Final Day Oberon Show £50 Trotting Race Big Crowd on Concluding Day

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 4

Despite showers of rain which began to fall about 3:30 p.m. and interfered slightly with ring events, the concluding day of…

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Plane Forced Doen 150 Cars in Light Riing. To Show Pilot Landing Ground. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 2

A New Germans Airways Lockboad Electro 12 ton passenger [?] made a forced landing at Merray Brige…

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High School Swimming Carnival

National Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1938 · page 2

Tile annual swimming carnival of the Bathurst High School will take place at the baths to-morrow afternoon when a varied programme of…

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Sale of Orange Show Booths

Leader · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 2

As may be seen by advertisement in to-day’s issue of this paper, the rights of publican’s booth and fruit and soft drinks stall for the Orange…

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Lithgow Winners At Leura Horticultural Show

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 4

Lithgow competitors enjoyed considerable success at the Leura Horticultural Society's show in the Katoomba Town Hall on Monday. The…

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Sports Carnival Rugby League Successful Effort International and Celebrities Pay Visit

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 5

An attractive sports programme was presented on the recreation reserve on Sunday afternoon by the Rugby League Social Club, which is…

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Show Holidays

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council a holiday for A riding was approved. Coolah Council has granted a holiday for the…

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Forecast Is Fair Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 1

The forecast for the central districts is: Isolated thundershowers on the highlands; some morning mist or fog; otherwise…

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