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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 12 of 47

Not Like Mudgee Abandoned North Coast Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 6

THE show people on the favored North Coast don't appear to be as determined as the Mudgee officials…

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Dunedoo News the Show Flood of Entries Success Assured

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 5

"PROSPECTS for the show next Wednesday are wonderful. Entries are coming in wonderfully well and there seems…

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Missed Insurance. Blayney Show Society. Rain Affects Attendance. Outstanding Exhibits

Leader · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 1

Threatening weather for the greater portion of the day had a deterrent affect upon the attendance at the principal day…

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Burlington Theatre "Straight, Place and Show" "Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation"

National Advocate · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 2

Big audiences attended the Burlington on Saturday for the opening screenings of the current programme with "Straight Place and Show" and…

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Show Notes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 3

Next Tuesday is show day. The secretary and committee have done their part, so it is up to the people of the district to respond. Make…

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Mudgee Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 4

IT is anticipated that the Mudgee show committee will just about balance the budget for 1939, and if this is accomplished the officials…

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Show Ball Largely Attended

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 13

The Show Ball, held in the Town Hall on Thursday night, was largely attended and attracted dancers from Mudgee,…

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Summing Up Our Resplendent Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 9

THE whole of the Dunedoo district will received wonderful publicity from its triumphant and resplendent show…

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Probable Election Two Diverging Views Lyons' "Feeble Show"

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 2

The leader of the Federal Opposition, Mr. Curtin. said yesterday that Mr. Menzies's resignation was…

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Gulgong District News Praiseworthy Exhibits at Gulgong Show Excellent All-round Entries Official Opening by Sir Frederick McMaster Glorious Triumph Over Dry Season

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 12

FOR the fourth year in succession the annual Gulgong Show on Wednesday and Thursday last was officially opened by Sir Frederick McMaster, of "Dalkeith," Cassllis. The event was an outstanding example of implicit faith by…

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Lithgow Wins Carnival Point-score

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

The official result of the R. F. Lean Cup point score, conducted at Lithgow's first carnival on Anniversary Day resulted: S.A.F., Lithgow, 27…

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Sports Carnival Sunday's Programme At Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

With a view to entertaining the Sydney visitors who are coming by the special train on Sunday and to provide a first-class programme of…

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Show Matters Mayor's Generous Donation

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

An account for £11173 for payment for lighting for the recreation reserve, owing to Lithgow Council by Lithgow A.H.I. and P. Society, was…

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Windows for Autumn. Seasonal Show Inside and Out at McDermott's

Leader · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 6

The autumn fashion season is greeted at Mc[?]ermo[?] with an appropriate seasonal display in all windows shows and throughout the store. Huge…

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Yeoval Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 10

The committee of the Yeoval P. and A. Association have reason to congratulate themselves on the success of their annual exhibition, which was…

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Sale of Show Booths

National Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 2

The Bathurst Show Booths were yesterday sold by Messrs. Richardson and Webb. The two booths totalled £146—£106 for no. 1 and £40 for no. 2…

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Magnificent And Triumphant Show Dunedoo Stages Wonderful Exhibition Impressive Display of District Products Praise by Minister for Lands at Official Opening Perfect Weather

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 6

A TRIUMPH of determination, optimism and organisation, in the face of adverse seasonal conditions, the Dunedoo Pastoral, Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association's 26th annual one-day show on Wednesday, held in…

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Bathurst Dog Fanciers Successful at Lithgow Show

National Advocate · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 6

Bathurst dog fanciers had another day out at Lithgow on Saturday, when they annexed approximately 40 firsts as well as several challenges…

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£30 Less Than Last Year. Orange Show Booths. Increases at Dubbo, Bathurst

Leader · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 1

While the Bathurst and Dubbo Show Societies sold their booth rights at an increase on the previous year,…

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A Review of the Show Some Comments and Impressions Increase in Total Entries Ring Events

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 7

THERE were 52 more entries in the ring events this year than last year. It was one of the best displays of horses and cattle seen…

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