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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 4 of 16

Dog Show

National Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1943 · page 2

The Bathurst Cubs arc holding a dog show in the conteen grounds at 2.30 p.m. and March 6. The competitors will be girls and boys with…

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Swimming Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 March 1943 · page 3

The swimming carnival in Lawson Park yesterday afternoon attracted a great crowd, and as a result the Eurunderee Comforts Fund…

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Lithgow Horticultural Society's Show

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1943 · page 4

All previous records will be shattered at the Horticultural Society's show, which will be held on Saturday afternoon, March 6th. The Society…

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Show Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 March 1943 · page 11

Committeemen of the Mendooran P. H. and A. Association met again on Saturday afternoon last, to make final arrangements for the…

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Swimming Carnival Extensive Programme Arranged

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 March 1943 · page 6

The aquatic carnival to be held on Saturday at Piper's Flat pool in aid of the Red Cross Prisoners of War Appeal is expected to attract a large…

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Swimming Carnival Some Great Sport

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 March 1943 · page 7

There was a large attendance at the swimming carnival at Lawson Park Weir on Sunday, and the sport was really high-class. The…

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Begonia House Open For Show On

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 March 1943 · page 2

Residents of Lithgow will have an opportunity on Friday of seeing a fine display of begonias and other choice blooms when the annual…

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Successful Dog Show

National Advocate · Monday 8 March 1943 · page 2

A dog show for children was held on Saturday afternoon in the canteen grounds to raise funds towards the Baden-Powell memorial. The effort…

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Beer Coupons Giving Regulars a Fair Go

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 March 1943 · page 6

Beer coupons have come at last. In a bid to solve the problem of fair distribution of bottled beer…

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All Saints' College Carnival at Bathurst Baths

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 March 1943 · page 4

Students from All Saints' College. Esrom, held a swimming carnival at the Bathurst baths yesterday. It was the first carnival the college had…

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Lithgow Flower Show a Wonderful Display Red Cross Benefits

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 March 1943 · page 4

Saturday's flower and vegetable show in the Lithgow Red Cross Hall proved a revelation. The displays of fruit and…

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This Saturday is the Day Rylstone Gymkhana and Fancy Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1943 · page 12

The organisers have everything set for the big sports day to be held in the Rylstone Park this Saturday, commencing at 11 a.m…

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Red Cross Swimming Carnival a Large Gathering Extensive Programme

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 11 March 1943 · page 6

The largest gathering for many years was witnessed at Piper's Flat swimming pool on Saturday afternoon last, when a grand aquatic…

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Show to Be Held Wellington Society's Decision

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

At a largely attended meeting of the Wellington Agricultural Society last week-end, it was decided to hold a show this year, the second…

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C.w.a. Flower Show Fine Display of Blooms

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 11 March 1943 · page 5

Although it was considered a little late in the season for holding a flower show in this part of the State, the function conducted by the…

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Queen Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 March 1943 · page 5

At the instigation of the Mudgee and District Patriotic and War Fund it has been decided to hold a queen competition between the…

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Rylstone Fancy Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1943 · page 10

A full report of the above will appear in our next issue. The function was one of the, most, successful ever held in Rylstone, and…

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Show Dance

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1943 · page 20

Mendooran show dance was attended by a record crowd, between 350 and 400 dancers being present. Visitors were in attendance from…

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School of Arts Carnival A Splendid Effort

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1943 · page 19

The night carnival held in the Regent Theatre recently to raise funds for the Memorial School of Arts was a splendid success in every…

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Bowls Carnival at Bathurst

National Advocate · Friday 19 March 1943 · page 2

The Western District Championship bowls carnival is to be held this year at Bathurst on April 2 and 3. Nominations close with the…

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