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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 23 of 43

Bathurst Show Profit £368 Balance Sheet Completed

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 4

A profit of £329/9/5 was made on the 1940 Bathurst Show, and with the payment of outstanding members' subscriptions it is…

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Sheep Show Official Banouet Abandoned Western Exhibitors SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 5

In order [?] the [?] because of the increasing demands of the military authorities for accommodation at the [?]…

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OUR 1041 SHOW May Be Run As War Effort Profits for Patriotic Purposes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 3

AT the first meeting of the new committee of the Mudgee Agricultural Society held on Friday it was decided not to…

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Pastures Very Fair to Good for the Winter

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 12

IN a review of grass conditions and pastroal outlook for the Central Tableladn division of the Sate (including Gulgong)…

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Rydal Show Annual Meeting Review of Year's Work

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 4

The annual meeting of Rydal A. H. and P. Association was held on Saturday, when more than 30 members and supporters attended, including a…

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CYCLING Combined Sports Carnival Proposed

National Advocate · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 6

It is proposed by the Bathurst Rugby League to run a combined sports carnival, consisting of football and cycling, shortly, in aid of the Bathurst…

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Inspection of Show Sheep

National Advocate · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 2

Stud breeders who are desirous of having their show sheep inspected are reminded that they must notify the secretary of the Bathurst. Show…

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Patriotic Show and Carnival Show Committee Decides

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1940 · page 15

A meeting of the Manildra Show Committee was held on Friday evening, June 7, to decide what action should be taken in connection with the…

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Mudgee Win Gulgong Carnival. Gulgong

National Advocate · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 3

[?] the Gulgong [?] competition here this afternoon, Mudgee received £30 on Prize money…

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Going to Paddle Canoe to Show He Is Fit. Newcastle

Leader · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 3

Perey Hunt is going to paddle his home-made canoe from Newcastle to Sydney on Tuesday to Show that his fitness warrants…

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J.R.C. Exhibition

Leader · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 2

Exhibition of copies of famous pictures and interesting curios will be staged by the Junior Red Cross at the Rural Girls’ School on Friday…

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Women's Hockey Knock-out Carnival On

National Advocate · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 5

The Bathurst Women's Hockey Association will hold a knock-out Carnival at Carrington Park on Sunday Two Lithgow teams will…

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"Spectator" Asks for Balance Sheet Of Hospital Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 12

"SPECTATOR," In a letter to, the editor of the "Gulgong Advertiser," raises the question of the publication of a balance sheet in…

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Royal Sheep Show Sheep and Soldiers Bathurst Winners Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 5

With the ground swarming with men in khaki, the 45th annual sheep show held by the N.S.W. Sheep Breeders' Association opened to-day…

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Lithgow Municipal Council Gas and Electricity Both Show Profit Matters of General Interest

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

There was only a small attendance at the fortnightly meeting of Lithgow Council on Tuesday night. The Mayor (Ald. Fullagar) presided…

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Sheep Show Warren Breeder's Success Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 4

Great interest was shown at the Sheep Show today in judging for the Stonehaven and Bibbenluke Cups. The Governor (Lord…

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Warren Graziers. Success at Sheep Show. Took Stonehaven Cup. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 5

Great interest was shown at the Sheep Show today. in the judging of Merino groups for the Stonehaven and Bibbenluke Cups…

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