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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 18 of 47

Dunedoo District News Still Rising Show Donations

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 8

DONATIONS are still being received for the Duncdoo P. A. H. and I. Association, and the amount in hand, at time of going…

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Outstanding Success Lithgow Competitor At Bathurst Show

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 5

Miss Lila Jones, of Lithgow, who has met with outstanding success in the preserves and other sections at shows in Lithgow and district, has…

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Show Takings Second Day Increase £155 Better Than Latt Year

National Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 3

The Bathurst Show takings yesterday totalled £681/9/8, which is £155 better than on the corresponding day of last year…

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Bathurst Show Big Crowd on "Big" Day Attractive Ring Events the Official Opening Sir Frederick McMaster's Glowing Tribute A Generous Action

National Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 3

Reaching a climax at its official opening early yesterday afternoon, when sparking sunshine and well night perfect weather conditions…

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Show Accidents Trotting Drivers Injured

National Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 3

Two accidents occurred in the trotting events at the Bathurst Show yesterday afternoon. In the second race, the Novice…

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Bathurst Show Was Outstanding Success

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

With perfect weather again favoring the society, the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association's 1939 show ended most successfully yesterday, when a…

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Show Accidents. Two Hurt at Bathurst BATHURST

Leader · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

A man, driver of a gig in a trotting race, and a woman were injured in two accidents at the Bathurst Show…

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Show Sensation Bathurst Woman Injured Fell 20 Feet from "Octopus"

National Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

Mrs Herbert Wilson, of 172 Durham-street, Bathurst. was injured in an unusual accident 'at the Show yesterday afternoon, falling…

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Bathurst Show Tru[?]ph. “[?]ate” W[?]rth Over £900. Excitement in the Ring

Leader · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

The Bathurst Show concluded yesterday with a record gate of £911/10 for the three days, as compared with…

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Show Committee

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 14

A meeting of the Manildra Show Committee took place at the club room of the Memorial Hall on Friday evening of last week, there being a good…

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District Successes. At Bathurst Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 10

Our district was well represented by exhibits at the Bathurst Show, particularly in the merino sheep section, where the Buckinbah Stud figured…

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Show Special

Leader · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

A 3-piece loose cushion lounge suite covered with attractive Genoa and tap[?]try usually sold at £16/19/[?] is available at Murray and Crawford…

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Cricket Change Country Week Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 6

SEVERAL alterations in the method of conducting the annual country week carnival were adopted at last week's…

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Show Attractions. At the Pictures

Leader · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 4

Western C[?]man have excellent programmes scheduled- for Show week at their three theatres. At the Orange on Tuesday until Friday, Fred Astaire…

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Leopard Man. At the Show

Leader · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 3

[?]rs at the Orange Show will [?]n opportunity to ser for the Tam-Tam. the leopard man darkest Africa a member…

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Show Takings Increase at Bathurst

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 8

"THE Bathurst show takings totalled £871/15/- for the three days which is £191/9/6 better than last year. Increases were shown on…

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Folks From Fairyland. At the Show

Leader · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

Like a page from “Gulliver’s Travels” or “Peter Pan” is the announcement that the giant guardsman and his midget bride are appearing…

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Crashed to Ground Sensation at Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 8

MRS. Herbert Wilson, of Bathurst, was injured in an unusual accident at the show last week, falling more…

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Remarkable Success Flower Show Yields Over £80

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 4

WHAT a grand triumph the Methodist flower show on Thursday proved to be Not only were the exhibits of…

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Bathurst Show Meeting Concluding Day Search and Televise

National Advocate · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 4

The Bathurst Show races were concluded on Saturday in the presence of a good crowd. Though the fields were not up to their usual standard the…

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