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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 16 of 47

World Fair 120,000,000 Sandwiches To Be Eaten New York

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 1

Statisticians have already been busy making calculations about the New York World Fair. They estimate that more than 120,000,000…

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Night Tennis Saturday Night's Tennis Exhibition

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 4

On Saturday night next at the Town Courts, another very fine exhibition match will be played. Australia's leading lady player. Miss Nancy…

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Show Week Attractions at City

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 4

The Management of the City Theatre proudly announce their double bill for show week, commencing on Tuesday. April, 18th. The…

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Hospital Auxiliary Plans Show Tea Tent

Leader · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 2

A[?]n[?]ts for [?] Show [?]nt to [?] [?]ducted again this year by the [?] [?]ase Hospital Ladies A[?]lary, were advanced at the…

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Royal Show Sunny Days For Youngsters SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 4

Although the park days of the Royal Easter Show terminated yesterday, there was a large crowd at the great exhibition to-day…

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"Show Attractions

National Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 3

Bringing the world famous team of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire together again R.K.O. Radio's "Carefree" presents a glittering, joyous and…

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Bathurst Races Entries for Show Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 4

The following [?] have been received for the Bathurst Turf Club's Show Meeting to be held on Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22…

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Royal Show Successful Conclusion SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 1

The Royal Easter Show which concluded today, was one of the most successful yet held. At the closing of the gates…

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Royal Show Takings £53,000 SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 1

THE attendance at the Sydney Royal Show exceeded the record for a normal year, the figures being 850,785…

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Amusements Show Attractions at the City Theatre

National Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 3

The Management of the City Theatre takes pleasure in announcing the big double featuring bili for the show week. commencing on Tuesday…

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Charged Into Train Valuable Show Bull Death Ends Exciting Hour Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 1

A bull which had taken prizes at the Royal Show broke away from its Attendants in the railway yards at Alexandria to-day, and in its fright…

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For That Show Suit

Leader · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 2

Ormerod and Mace, who are noted for their perfect tailoring of men's suits, are offering specially priced suits for the Show. Remember, there…

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Show Week Attractions at the City Theatre

National Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

The Management of the City Theatre take great pleasure in announcing their big double feature bill for the Show Season, commencing on…

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Bathurst Show Encouraging Survey of Prospects Will Be Impressive

National Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 1

Tangible indications that the Bathurst A H. and P. Association's Show, opening on Tuesday, will this year be the best for many years past are given…

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Trades Hall Its Extensive Alterations Do Not Interrupt "The Show"

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 2

Despite the sweeping alterations which are being carried out at the Trades Hall theatre, the screenings have not been interrupted…

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A Human with a Tail Boy From Borneo to Be Seen at the Show Link with the Past

National Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

According to Charles Darwin and others, man has descended from the apes. In the course of time, they say, the tail has completely…

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Show Tea Tent

Leader · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 2

Donations for the Show tea tent for the three says of the Show may be left at the following depots: Mr. D. J. Bono, Summer Street; Fire…

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Methodist Flower Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 4

THE annual Methodist flower show, which has been one of the most outstanding successes of the town during past years, will be held this…

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St. Vincent's Hospital at the Show

National Advocate · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 2

St. Vincent's Hospital's Women's Auxiliary, as usual, will conduct refreshment rooms at the Bathurst Show. Luncheon will be served each…

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Threw Letters Away Postman Who Did Not Like Show NOTTINGHAM

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 1

Four days before Christmas, Ernest Phillips, of Regent- street, Beeston, was given temporary post office work…

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