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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 6 of 43

Ring Events Additional Items Lithgow Show Programme

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

One of the must interesting features of Lithgow A. H. I. and P. Society's show to be held to -morrow and again on Saturday, with a session…

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Tennis Carnival Huxley Wins Cup Outright Criticism of Tennis Association

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 5

Contrary to expectations there was a comparatively poor number of entries in the open events of the Portland District Tennis…

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The Show Only 13 Days Away Secretary's Appeal

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 9

THE annual show is now only 13 [?]distant and in that time much his to be accomplished. The secretary…

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Show Notes Follow the Lead Let's Go Gay

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 12

What a wonderful lot of trophies have been donated to the Gulgong Show Society for the annual event to take…

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Kennel Club Show

National Advocate · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

The next show of the Bathurst Kennel Club will be held at the Sports-ground on Sunday, March 3 and has every indication of proving a very…

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Lithgow Again Stages Splendid Show Seasonal Adversities Overcome Splendid, Though Reduced, Showing of Flowers and Vegetables Increased Ring And. Stock Entries Judges' Praise of Exhibition

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 4

The drought which has been experienced in Lithgow and district is reflected in the paucity of entries in some sections in the 40th annual show of Lithgow A.H.I. and P. Society; which opened on Lithgow recreation reserve to-day, but the quality was equal to that of former years…

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Royal Show District Exhibits SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 3

Five divisions have entered for the Commonwealth district competition at the Royal Easter Show. They are Central coast and tablelands; North…

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Mudgee Show Notes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

SPECIAL prizes: These added this year include the following: Trophy, by Mrs. W. Hunt for highest points in the novice portion of the…

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Rydal Show Preparations

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

What might be regarded as the best attendance at any working bee held on the show ground for some years was in evidence on Saturday…

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Bowls. City Carnival Starts. Orange Players Depart

Leader · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

Fo[?] st[?] the Orange [?]wing [?] have gave in Sydney in play to the Country [?] which [?] to-day…

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Dunedoo Show Many Horses to Compete

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 5

DUNEDOO one-day show, which which will be held on Wednesday week next, 28th February, promises to be a great success. A…

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Musical Carnival. Massed Bands in Orange. Crowds Watch Procession

Leader · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 3

"We want more good music these days, Although we get it canned on radio and gramophone, it is not nearly as appealing…

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Will Stick to the Newspapers Show Committee's Tribute

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 6

WHEN the Muswellbrook show committee had before it a letter from a radio station, soliciting, advertising business in connection…

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Rylstone and Kandos P.A.H. and I. Show Society Committee Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 6

A COMMITTEE meting of the above society was held in the Memorial Hall on Friday, February 9th, Mr. J. C Blackmore presided…

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LITHGOW'S 40th Show Conclusion with Night Session Drought Conditions Have Adverse Effect

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

The 40th annual show of Lithgow A.H.I, and P. Society concluded on Saturday with a session, which was devoted principally to trotting and ring events, at night. Attendances during Friday and Saturday were disappointing,…

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Oberon Show Preparing For Next Week's Exhibition

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 4

The annual show of Oberon A.H. and P. Association, is to her held on Thursday and Friday, February 29 and March 1…

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Watches Stolen From Co-op. Show Case Local Knowledge of Movements

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 3

At 4 p.m. yesterday a stock of watches was placed in a show case at Lithgow Co-operative Society Ltd's pharmacy in Railway-parade…

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Show Privileges

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 13

The sale of Gulgong's Show privileges was conducted by Mr. W. A. Saunders at his office, and resulted as follow: Publican's booth, Messrs…

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Big Carnival Arrangements Planned

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 12

VICE-PRESIDENT Mr. Warner B. Smith presided over a meeting of the Gulgong District (May 4th) Carnival…

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Show Night Talkies

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 9

On show night, Wednesday, February 28, the Regal picture management have selected a special programme, "Storm Over Bengal,"…

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