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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 21 of 51

Prize-winners at Bathurst Show

Leader · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 3

First day at the Bathurat Show was marked by extremely cold weather. Indications for to-day's official opening are that the weather will be fine…

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Tarana Interest in Bathurst Show

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 4

On Sunday two tennis teams from Wallerawang journeyed to Tarana. to play a match on the railway tennis courts and on Norton's' court. Both…

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Best Potatoes in State Kingharms at Royal Show Horses for Orange Show

Leader · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 2

Although a worse season for potatoes [?] be remembered by district growers, the bulk of prizes to this clase at the Royal Show went to the…

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The Big Day To-day's Show Attractions

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 3

With most of the judging over, to-day Is the big day at fine Show, and given fair weather there should be exceptionally large crowds The…

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Primary School Pets' Parade and Doll Show

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 3

A fairly large crowd of children and their parents were attracted to the school grounds on Saturday afternoon last, to witness a parade of pets…

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Motors at the Show New Models on View

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 3

Thousands of pounds worth of luxury on wheels is on view at motor dealers... All the new cars hare been brought direct from…

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Show Personalities Many Prominent Visitors "Great Shows" Says Mr. Williams

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 5

Bathurst Show always attracts more prominent graders and other connery personalities than any other Show artists Sydney,…

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Burlington Theatre Special Show Programme True Confession" and "Land Beyond the Law"

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 1

The doors will open at 7 o'clock ai the Burlington to-night and the show will commence at 8 sharp. The programme selected for patrons will…

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Jimmy Sharman in Town Sporting Treat for Show Patrons Imported Boxer Arrives

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 6

Eight fans and wrestling enthusiastic amongst the thousands who will visit Bathurst great annual show to-day and to-morrow are assured…

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Sydney Royal Show, 1938

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 1

THE WORLD'S FIRST REAPER—loaned by the Technological Museum, and exhibited in a realistic setting of standing crop and stubble, in the Vacuum Oil Co.'s kiosk—was portion of an excellent display which attracted thousands of visitors at the Sydney Royal…

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Show Night in Bathurst

National Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 2

The bleak weather conditions made Bathurst a lot c[?]er than usual for the second night of the Bathurst Show Theatres were not nearly to crowded…

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District Band at the Show

National Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 2

Bathurst great show would not be quite the same without the attendance of the Bathurst District Band and yesterday the bandsmen excelled…

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£273 DOWN Bathurst Show Takings

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 2

DOGGED by unpleasant weather, the Bathurst show did not attract anything approaching a record crowd on its second and main…

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Show Takings Substantial Falling Off

National Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 3

The wretched weather conditions had a marked affect on the Bathurst Show takings which up to last night were about £276/4/- less than last year…

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All Records Go Sydney Show Figures

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 9

THE Sydney show wound up on Saturday night, and all records were broken. The millionth visitor passed…

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Attended Conference Local Show Secretary in Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 16

THE Duncdoo Agricultural Show Association was the only one along the central-western line which had a representative at the…

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Light Horses "Fine Lot," Says Judge Show Horses Decreasing

National Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 3

Taken all round, the light horses I judged were of a good class," commented Mr. S. J. Baxter, of Breadalben…

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District Exhibit Ballot Proposal For R.A.S. Show

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 5

A suggestion that in future years district exhibits at the Royal Show be judged by public vote was made by Mr. G. S. Trevitt, organiser of the…

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Burlington Theatre "True Confession" and "The Land Beyond the Law" Splendid Show Programme

National Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 2

Show visitors interested in pictures should not miss the two feature attractions showing at the Burlington. The theater was packed…

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Fight and Fun at Show Rockley Challenger Outed Wayne Powell Fights To-day

National Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 4

The Jimmy Sharman troupe proved a feature of yesterday's show and provided patrons with some exciting bouts in which several of the district's…

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