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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 18 of 43

Show Sensation Trotting Han Disqualified at Bathurst

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 6

A SENSATION was provided in the finish of the unhoppied handicap trotting event at the Bathurst show on…

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Orange Show Weigh Entries for First Day

National Advocate · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 4

MAIDEN HANDICAP, 5f.: Red Dashing Dlac. Brevet, Veronite cell. Kitty Ann. Dora Lass, My [?] Donneybrook, Royal Time. Batch…

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Dubbo Horticulturalists Autumn Show Successful DUBBO

National Advocate · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 5

When the Dubbo Horticultural Society met last night it was reported that the a[?] show held on Saturday lass, had been a great…

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Blayney Sub. Clover Seed at Orange Show

Leader · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 2

[?] in the [?] [?] will be [?] on the [?] [?] at the [?] Show [?] week of [?]…

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1940 Farm and Pastoral Machinery at Orange Show

Leader · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 2

Western stores and [?] [?] at the [?] Show the week will have a number of [?] agricultural units that will [?]…

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Show Week Film Fare. Dietrich Scores in “Dairy Rides Again.”

Leader · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 1

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Mr. Lang Is To Show Cause and Also Mr. Beasley

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 3

The central executive of the New South Wales branch of the Australian Labor Party on Friday night decided to demand from Mr. Lang,…

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Sporting. the Turf. O.J.C. Show Races. Nominations Declared

Leader · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 5

Following [?] the [?] [?] [?]…

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Making Show Awards. Toughest Job of All. Why Judges are Changed

Leader · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 3

Of aII people connected with Shows, Judges have the toughest jobs, stated Mr. W. B. Pascoe, president of the…

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Prospects Bright for Show. Record in Entries. Fine Ring Programme. Officials are Optimistic

Leader · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 3

"If Show days are as pleasant as to-day, I feel confident that we will exceed last year's receipts in spite of…

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Dubbo Horticulturalists Autumn Show Successful DUBBO

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 5

When the Dubbo Horticultural Society met last night it was reported that the autumn show, held on Saturday last, had been a great…

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Orange Show Will Open To-day ORANGE

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 5

The 77th Orange Show will open to-morrow and will be continued on Wednesday and Thursday. "En[?] are a record in all sections." said the…

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Watch Found at Bathurst Show Showman Remanded For Sentence

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 1

A stealing case which involved some unusual circumstances came before the Bathurst Police Court yesterday, and Richard Henry Green (34),…

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Flower Show Today

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 2

The Bathurst Horticultural Society's autumn flower snow will be held this afternoon in the Walshaw Hall. The results of garden…

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Orange Show Races. Weights for

Leader · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 1

Ma[?] Hand[?] 3f. Golden A[?] Capture [?] 8.5 Yer[?] S.[?] Countrybrook [?] Glendewet [?] My Vell [?] Local Fortune [?] My…

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Orange Show Opening Day Takings Fall Off Orange

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 5

The first day of the Orange Show was held to-day in fine and mild weather. The gate takings to-day were £10 as compared with £60 for the…

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Big Show Week Pictures “Deatry Ride Again“ Hailed at a Masterpiece

Leader · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 6

A men Ma[?] Dis[?] [?]tly no moved and bea[?] little [?] [?] her previous appearances except [?] glamo[?] beauty, retur[?] in the…

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77th Orange Show Opens in Glorious Weather. Pavilions Deny Drought. Stage Set for Main Day. Cattle Best Yet; High-Grade Fruit

Leader · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 6

In delightful autumn conditions, the 77th Orange Show opened yesterday. The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society, Col. Somerville, will open the exhibition officially…

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