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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 20 of 51

Bathurst Show Will Be Best Yet Splendid Entries in All Sections

National Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 2

The 1938 show, which will open it Bathurst on Tuesday, promises to be an outstanding success in every way. Notwithstanding a bad…

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"You Shall Well and Truly Try" Madgee Debaters Stage a Show Mock Trial In Character

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 2

IN order to mark the completion of their first quarter the members of the Mudgee Debating and Literary Club are staging a…

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Variety Show

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

Well and favorably known throughout Australia for the high class of entertainment they provide. the management of Coles New Varieties…

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Grand Show Dance

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

Visitors to the Bathurst show are reminded to keep in view the big show dance at the Bathurst Hall. A special programme of old time favorites…

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No Dust at Show

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

The crowds who pack the Bathurst show Ground this week will find that dispite the drought, there will be comparitively very little dust but sauce, thanks to the maintenance of…

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George Sorlie Special Show Attraction

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 3

George Sorlie has made a special effort this year to bring along a show which is really "out of the box." in keeping with the 150th Anniversary…

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Show Attractions Arthur Greenhalgh's Novelties

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 5

Perhaps there is no [?] well known in the realm of side show entertainment as Mr. Arthur Greenhalgh, who recently [?] from…

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No Stock Sales in Show Week

Leader · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

There will be no cattle and sheep sales by the Orange Associated Selling Agents at the Orange saleyards on Thursday next, because of the…

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Strange Human From Africa At Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 3

A tiny tree-dweller from the Central African Jungles, whose tribe is last becoming extinct, Is to be exhibited at the Bathurst Show The…

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Wayne Powell of U.S.A. Champion Boxer for Show

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 5

Amongst the [?] boxers and [?] that will appear in the ever welcome Jimmy Sharman troupe at Bathurst great annual show this week…

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Bathurst Show

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

"Bigger, brighter and better," is the promise of Bathurst A.H. and P. Association in relation to its 74th annual show which opened to-day…

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George Sorlie's Show Principal Show Attraction

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 6

The amazing Chinese Troupe which George Sorlie is bringing to Bathurst next week have added further laurels in Newcastle. After their…

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Special Show Programme

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

An outstanding programme is scheduled to commence screening at the Burlington Theatre to-morrow night, including "True Confession," an…

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Monster Show Dance

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

The problem of where to go and what to do on Show night will be easily settled by dancing enthusiasts and their friends on Wednesday even…

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Football Wests Beat Centrals But Latter Show Great Form

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

Western Suburbs defeated Central by 21 points to 15 in the opening match of Lithgow Rugby League season on the recreation reserve on…

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Bathurst Show Opening To-day Heavy Judging Ahead Last Preparations Finalised

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

Bathurst's historic importance as the district where the vast primary industry of inland Australia was founded and as the gateway to the West was…

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Bathurst Show Splendid Exhibition

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 2

Says a Bathurst report:--"When the gates of the 'Greatest Show in the West' opened at the Bathurst showground at 9 a.m. yesterday, in…

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Robertson Park Carnival

Leader · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 1

Mr. Frank Laurie, with hi. modem merry-go-round and other forms of announcement is back In Orange again. and is conducting a carnival in…

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Bathurst Show Yesterday's Opening Marred by Wintry Weather a Wonderful Exhibition Remarkable Display of Agriculture and Stock

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 3

When the gates of the "Greatest Show in the West" opened at ,the Bathurst Show Ground at 9 a.m. yesterday, in cold and bleak weather, the first of the days gathering flocked in to mingle in an atmosphere thai was already hecticaly busy. There were very few signs…

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Show Takings First Day Decrease

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 3

As a result of the cold, bleak and, showery weather conditions the takings at the Bathurst Show yesterday gave a substantial decline compared…

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