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

Shows & fairs, 1940

845 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 43

Girl Glassblower at Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 3

After a record-breaking show at the Sydney Royal. Miss Mac Kingster the world famous Girl Glass Blower will [?]ear at Bathurst Show [?]…

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Local Dog Fanciers Successes At Royal Sydney Show

National Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 6

Bathurst had their largest representation for a number of years at this year's Royal Show and the exhibitors had rather a successful time…

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Bathurst Show Stalls

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

St. Vincent's Hospital ladies' Auxiliary will conduct the usual luncheon and tea rooms at the Bathurst Show this week. Morning and afternoon…

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Show Animals Appeal for More Consideration

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 3

The secretary of the R.S.C.A Mr Lord appealed to country show organisers to show more consideration for animals performing at their shows…

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Bathurst Show Opens To-morrow Prospects Reviewed

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 3

The 1940 Bathurst Show will open at the Showground to-morrow, and will continue on Wednesday and Thursday "Entries in all sections…

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The Turf. Bathurst Show Races. First Day's Wrights

Leader · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 3

[?] for the first day of the [?] Turf Club's Show meeting, on Friday and Saturday next, were [?] yesterday, as follows:—…

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Dubbo Dahlia Show Fine Display of Blooms Dubbo

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 5

The Dubbo District Horticultural Society held its annual da[?]a show at the Victoria Hall yesterday afternoon and evening when there was…

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No Repudiation! Mudgee to Get Fair Play Minister's Letter to Mudgee Council on the "Write-off" Question

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 6

THE present Minister for Works and Local Government (the Hon. L. O. Martin) having gone into the question of his predecessor's negotiations with the Mudgee Municipal Council on the water and sewerage loan position, has informed Mr…

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Exhibition Tennis

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

Exhibition tennis by John Bromwich, world's No. 1 amateur player will be given at the Town Cou[?] next Sunday afternoon, commencing…

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Bathurst Show Opens Today

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

Bathurst A. H. and P. Association's 76th Show, the 1940 Exhibition, will open at the Bathurst Showground today when the months of…

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Post Office Show Arrangements

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

The following arrangements will be observed at the [?] Post Office tomorrow, the [?] day of the Bathurst Show: Post Office—Open 9…

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Show Attractions George Sorlie Opening To-night

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 6

The Bathurst public is quick to appreciate entertainment value and they will get good value this year with George Sorlie's Red White and…

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Dubbo Dahlia Show Fine Display of Blooms Dubbo

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 5

The Dubbo District Horticultural Society held its annual dahlia [?] at the Victoria Hall yesterday [?]ernoon and evening when there [?]…

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Bathurst Show Stalls

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 2

St. Vincent's Hospital Women's Auxiliary and the District Hospital Women's Auxiliary are conducting their usual luncheon and tea rooms…

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Ambulance at Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 2

The Bathurst Ambulance was in attendance at the first day of the Bathurst Show yesterday and will also give service at the main day to-day and…

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Show Rain Insurance

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 2

Insurance against rain for £700 has been taken out by the Bathurst A.H. and P. Society to cover the Bathurst Show. Five hundred pounds will cover…

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Trade Displays Show Attractions

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 3

Trade display form an attractive part of this years years show and should [?]evinee keen interest from show persons—to-day—the main day…

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Bathurst Show Opens GlEAT Exhibition Defies Drought Stock Made a Picture Wonderful Display In Agricultural Pavilion Yesterday's Awards

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 3

Despite one of the worst droughts in local history, Bathurst District a magnificent display of wares in its show window when the Bathurst 1940 Show opened yesterday. It was a tribute to the district that despite the long, dr yspell such as magnificent display could be…

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Show Personalities Prominent Western Men

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 3

Prominent western men are expected by present at the Bathurst Show today, when the official opening will take place…

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Beer War at Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 2

At the Bathurst Show yesterday a mug of beer was obtainable at one of the booths for 4d and when is 2d cheaper than the price charged at…

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