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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 13 of 51

"Show Boat" at the Criterion

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 4

THE triumph of the ages! Universal's 1936 musical drama, "Show Boat," comes to the Criterion Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday and…

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Some Thoughts About Rylstone and Kandos Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 6

THE success of the Rylstone and Kandos show far exceeded all anticipations of the committee. The historical old town of Rylstone…

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Two-ring Circus Ashton Bros All Show Week

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 4

LOCATED in their mammoth new marquee at the rear of the Town Hall, Mudgee, Ashton Bros., Australia's oldest and foremost…

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A Great Event Visitor's Impressions Of Rylstone-Kandos, Show (To the Editor)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 6

SIR,—As a visitor from Sydney I would like to say how very much I enjoyed the Rylstone-Kandos show. It must be very…

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Finest Show On Rylstone-kandos Makes History Wonderful Organisation NEARLY 4000 in Attendance

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 6

THE Rylstone and Kandos show is now an institution. Last year it was more or less an experiment, but after Wednesday last it can be styled one of the best one day shows in the west. The entries were well above last year, every section being patronised in…

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Australianities M'cau.ghey Was the Man-- Soottie-- Thebradman, Bogey -- a Grim Picture Show M'caughey Was the Man

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 2

Out at Yanco and Mirrool, A current clear and cool, A minor Murrumbidgee makes its way…

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TROTTING Bathurst Entries Show Good Prospects

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 4

A well-attended meeting of the Bathurst Trotting Club held last night made final arrangements for the Celebrations Meeting next…

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Preparations for Carnival

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 2

Workman are busy arranging stalls for the monster carnival which will be held on Kings parade during the 150th anniversary celebration…

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The Bathurst Carnival. An Imposing Programme

Leader · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 1

Bathurst will celebrate Australian’s 150th birthday with a caravel and [?] rejuicing (writes its Town Clerk to the “Leader”). The…

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Bird Show Championships Are Allotted

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 5

Arrangements for the centenary, show to be held on May 27 and 28 were discussed at the fortnightly meeting of Lithgow Canary and Cage…

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The Crown Jewels Lithgow's Replica Exhibition Creates Interest

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 5

The display of replicas of the Crown Jewels of England in the show window of Patterson and Hihgley Ltd. is creating considerable interest locally,…

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Horticultural Society Autumn Show On Friday And

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 3

Lithgow Horticultural Society will hold its autumn show on Friday night and Saturday morning. Schedules, entry forms and full…

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Hospital Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 13

A most important meeting of the Kandos and Rylstone Ladies' Auxiliary and numbers ol the local hospital board met In the Small…

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Show Brit

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 1

THE Mudgee show ball. held last evening. was one of the most successful social functions even held under the suspices of the society…

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Show Booths

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 12

The publican's booth was held by J. F. P. Byrne, Royal Hotel. Men[?] and the cool drinks booth [?] colopedis. Mondooran…

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Show Ball a Great Success

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 12

The show ball, held in the Mechanics' Hall at night was a great success, nearly 200 dancers being present. Music was supplied by…

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Show Notes Entries Rolling in

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 8

"Entries are rolling in exceptionally welt," said Mr. W. A. Saunders, secretary of the Gulgong Show, in referring to…

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Latest Local News Show Week Attractions

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 4

TALKIES.—Criterion Theatre, to-night and to-morrow night, "Showboat," featuring Irene Dunne and Paul Robeson. This talkie…

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Great Night Out Rylstone Show Ball

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 13

About 300 enthusiastic trippers of the light fantastic gathered In the Memorial Hall on Wednesday even, ing, 9th inst. (show night) fully…

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Record Sheep Entry Judges Deeply 'Impressed A Show in Itself

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 6

Mudgee district is noted throughout the land for Its sheep, and the reputation is well deserved. The pens were…

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