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

Shows & fairs, 1942

320 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 16

Dubbo Show Carnival Dubbo

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 August 1942 · page 4

A month ago the Dubbo P.A.H. and [?] Association it was decided that a show carnival be held later in the year in aid of patriotic funds…

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Dubbo Show Society Dubbo

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 August 1942 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Dubbo F.A.H. and I. Ass[?] the report disclosed that the year's operations had result [?] loss of…

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Rylstone-Kandos Show Society Annual General Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the above society was held in the small hall on Saturday afternoon last. The chair was occupied by…

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De La Salle Schools Fifth Western Athletic Carnival Programme and Teams for Today

National Advocate · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 5

The fifth annual Athletic Carnival of Western De La Salle Schools will be held on the Bathurst Sports Ground today. The hon, Secretary,…

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Scotch Fair

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 3

The annual Scotch Fail, held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday, August 15, was an outstanding success, both socially and financially. Despite…

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Hockey. Mental Beat Narromine R.A.A.F. A Good Exhibition

Leader · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 4

One of the best hockey games seen in Orange . This season was played on [?] by teams representing the…

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Millthorpe Queen Carnival. Nearing the End

Leader · Wednesday 26 August 1942 · page 4

There are four queens in the Millthorpe Queen Carnival—.Misses Joyce Richmond (Millithorpe) Kit Nixon (Spring Hilli). Nellie Cornish…

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Knitters and Cooks Chance to Show Abilities

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 August 1942 · page 2

Ladies, have you made your fruit cake for the Knitting Exhibition? Every soldier boy loves a fruit cake, and this is a wonderful opportunity…

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Manildra Show Carnival

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 6

Members of the committee and friends of the Manildra. P. and A. Association held a working bee on the grounds, and the splendid roll-up was…

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Manildra Magazine Scotch Fair

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 3

The following are the results of the competitions in connection with the Scotch Fair, which was held on August 15: Sponge sandwich, Mrs. Eagleston…

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Rydal Show To Be Held Next Year

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 2

Over £100 had been paid out as prize-money by the Rydal Show Committee, it was revealed at the meeting of the organisation held in…

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Big Exhibition On Friday Next

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 31 August 1942 · page 5

This is the week to get that photo, ready to leave at the Comforts Fund room at the Town Hall so that it can be displayed in the…

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A Fair Stick 14,000 Super Feet

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 September 1942 · page 15

A giant tallowwood tree was recently felled on the property of Major C. W. Sabine, Blue Flat, Cloud's Creek, and worked…

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Manildra Show Opened by Mr. R. O'HALLORAN M.H.R. MANILDRA

National Advocate · Thursday 3 September 1942 · page 4

Mr. R. E. O'Halloran, MLA for Orange, officially opened and subsequantly presented the trophies at the Manildra Show today…

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Millthorpe Queen Carnival Closing Date Altered

Leader · Friday 4 September 1942 · page 2

It was expected that the winner of the Church of England queen [?] would close on Tuesday but by mutual agreement among the four…

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Hockey Carnival Bathurst Wins Henderson Shield Exciting Finish

National Advocate · Monday 7 September 1942 · page 3

All exciting finish between Bathurst I and Orange Mental Hospital hookey teams was witnessed at Bathurst yesterday afternoon in the final…

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A Fascination Show Triumph for the War Fund Auxiliary Magnificent Knitting Section Children Display Amazing Talent

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 September 1942 · page 7

Many wonderful efforts have been staged by Mudgee and district ladies during the year, and they added further to their amazing record on Friday last, when the knitting exhibition, arranged by the M.D.P.W.F.A. was staged in the Town Hall…

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Reserve Race Track Show Society's Proposal Turned Down

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 9 September 1942 · page 3

Proposals by the Lithgow A.H.I. and P. Society for the transformation of the track on the Recreation Reserve into a horse racing course were…

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Picture Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 10

At Theatre Cumnock this Saturday Ronald Coleman, Anna Lee, and Charles Winniger star in "My Life With Caroline," a comedy showing how a…

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Western Travellers' and Hospital Carnival

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 6

With reference to the important meeting announced for Saturday, September 19, an invitation is extended to all who are interested in the carnival…

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