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

Shows & fairs, 1939

933 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 47

New Year Is Welcomed by Happy Lithgow Carnival Big Contingent of Visitors

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 2

In the home, at dance balls, and in Main-street, thousands of Lithgow residents joyously welcomed the birth of the New Year. The most lively celebration was staged by Lithgow Carnival…

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Made Faces at Duchess a Fair Incident LONDON, December 17

National Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 4

Hove police yesterday received a complaint that the Duchess of Norfolk, after opening an "autumne fayre' at the Hove Town Hall on Wednesday…

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Train Smash[?]ctim. Bowman’S Con[?] Fair

Leader · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 2

A late report from [?]ange false Hospital last night w[?] the effect that Kenneth Bown [?] drover, of Coonamble, who was [?]ly injured…

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Agricultural Society

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 4

THE usual monthly meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Society was held on Friday evening last, when routine business was transacted. A…

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Swimming Club Carnival

National Advocate · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 2

The Bathurst Amateur Swimming Club's Carnival will take place at the Municipal Baths on Saturday night [?] The events will include the 100…

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Give the Council a Fair Go

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 4

THE Mudgee Council, recognising that our many beautiful gardens are a big asset to the town, has decided to modify the water…

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Dunedoo Show Schedules

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 5

The Mudgee "Guardian" has again been entrusted with the printing of the schedules for the Dunedoo Show, and the schedules…

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Swimming Carnival a Great Success

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 6

THE Coolah Swimming Club held a carnival on Monday, 2nd instant, in extremely hot weather. There was an attendance of…

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Xmas Fair Hospital Nets £35/4/8

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 6

ON the eve of Christmas a very successful fair in aid of the hospital was held at the Regent Theatre. and it proved a wonderful…

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Bathurst Swimming Oriel Knnerson's Fast Time Carnival Arrangements

National Advocate · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 6

The annual swimming carnival the Bathurst Club will be held at the Municipal Baths next Saturday night commencing at 8 o'clock…

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Night Trotting Cowra P. A. and H. in Support

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 4

A proposal from the Bathurst Trotting Club on behalf of the Trotting League of N.S.W. that a move be instituted to secure permission for the…

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Oberon Meeting of Show Committee

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 6

A committee meeting of the Oberon Show Association was held in the main pavilion on Saturday afternoon, there being a fair attendance. Prior…

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Tennis. Country Week Carnival Yesterday's Results. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 3

Country tennis carival scores -MEN'S A GRADE. Round 3. divi[?] 1- Orange bye. Round 3 - Newcastle [?]…

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Oberon News Show Association Meets OBERAN

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 4

A committee meeting of the Oberon Show Association was held in the main pavilion on Saturday afternoon, there being a fair attendance of members…

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Important Show Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 6

A meeting of the Kandos-Rylstone show committee will be held in the Small Hall, Rylstone, on Friday next, at 7.30 p.m. All…

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Kandos-rylstone Show Ball Orchestra

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 6

Mr. John Riley, the live-wire show secretary, has again proved his worth. After weeks of negotiations John has landed the mustard…

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Carnival Committee Clears Old Liabilities and Has Small Credit

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 3

At a meeting of Lithgow 1938 Carnival committee last night, a financial statement revealed that after outstanding accounts…

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The Show Plan of "Space" Arrangements Meeting of Committee

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 4

A comprehensive plan of the space available for exhibits in the main pavilion at the recreation ground, at the forthcoming Lithgow show,…

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Yeoval News P., A. AND H. MEETING

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 14

The committee of the Yeoval P., A. and H. Association met in the Australian Hall, on Wednesday, January 4, the resident (Mr. H. J. Wykes)…

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Cage Bird Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 2

The schedules for the cage bird show on January 27 and 28 are now available and can be obtained from Mr. H. Dawson. of 42 Lambert Street…

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