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

Shows & fairs, 1943

316 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 16

Next Saturday's Show Splendid List Of Entries

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 February 1943 · page 4

The secretary of Lithgow show (Mr. A. Palmer) reports that entries for next Saturday's exhibition have been exceptionally good and he…

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Big N.e.s. Display at Next Saturday's Show

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 February 1943 · page 4

A full scale demonstration of National Emergency Services and A.R.P. work, featuring more than 60 N.E.S. personnel and a similar number from…

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The Show It's Next

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1943 · page 4

Another reminder is given that the show will be on Saturday. And it will be a good show, too! Entries in all sections are good and…

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Great Cast of Comedians in “Road Show.”

Leader · Wednesday 3 February 1943 · page 2

[?] latest comedy [?] “Read Show” which is showing at the Australia Theatre has a cast which [?] no less than nine of the…

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P. A. and H. ASSOCIATION

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 9

A meeting of the above was held on Saturday afternoon last for the purpose of finalising arrangements for the forthcoming show, which is…

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Portland Patriotic Fund Open-Air Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 6

In connection with the forthcoming patriotic open-air carnival in aid of the second Portland Field Ambulance Fund, final arrangements wore…

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Back to the Yoke Old 'Uns Show How SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 12

Over 100 retired public servants have returned to the services as a contribution to the war. They are between 65 and 70 and receive £5…

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Exhibition of Pictures Appeal For Donations

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 4

Great interest is being shown in the exhibition of official war photographs conducted by the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund and the…

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Big Vaudeville show To-Night

Leader · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 2

Lovers of good vaudeville are [?] minded that “Skeeter” Driscoll and. his talented company will present their entertainment in one of the best…

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"See Returned Men Get Fair Deal" Subdivision of Big Areas Minister For Lands' Comment

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 4

"I am going to see that the boys coming back from this war get a fair deal—a fairer deal than they got last time!" The Minister for Lands, Mr. J. M. Tully, said this when he explained to a recent meeting that the Government intended to…

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Fair Rents Regulation

Leader · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 2

A [?] of the Fair Rents Regulations issued on Thursday was: The regulations apply to all [?] with rents under [?] a week…

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Lithgow Stages War Time Show Which Affects Number Of Exhibits Great N.E.S. And Ring Displays

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 2

The extent to which Lithgow and district have been affected by three and a half year's of war was evidenced at the forty second annual show of the Lithgow A.H.I, and P. Society, which was staged on the Recreation…

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Dubbo Fair Rents Court a Case Adjourned

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 February 1943 · page 4

DUBBO, Tuesday: Edward [?] applied for determination in the Dubbo Rair Rents Court of the fair rent of a dwalling in North…

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P.a. and H. Association

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 9

At a committee meeting of the above, held in the Mechanics' Hall on Saturday, Jan. 30, the following members were present: Messrs…

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Swimming Carnival Proposed For Portland

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 6

An enthusiastic meeting of citizens assembled at the local Red Cross rooms on Monday evening to consider a proposal to hold a swimming…

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No Show This Year

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 10

At a recent meeting of the Dunedoo P., A., H. and I. Association it was decided that, owing to wartime conditions," scarcity of manpower…

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Patriotic Carnival Objective Should Be Achieved

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 6

The Second Portland Field Ambulance objective should be attained with the big carnival effort which is to be held in the allotment adjoining…

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March 13 is the Date Monster Gymkhana arid Fancy Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 3

Lovers of amusement have something in store for them on March 13, when a gymkhana and fancy fair will be held at Rylstone. The…

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War Time Show Lithgow Tries Its Luck

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 18

Lithgow Agricultural Society staged a show on Saturday last. The exhibits, as anticipated, were on the light side, but a splendid…

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To-night's Vaudeville and Boxing Show Postponed

National Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 2

Owing to unforeseen circumstances, the military vaudeville and boxing show advertised to be held at the Bathurst Hall has been postponed…

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