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

Shows & fairs, 1944

355 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 18

Canowindra Show Soon

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 1

The forty-third annual Canowindra Show will be held on September 19 and 20. In common with other districts, the P.A. and H…

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Manildra Show Beats All Records Residents Defy Abnormally Dry Season. Mr. O'halloran, M.L.A., Opens Grand Exhibition

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 3

According to Greek legend, Cornucopia was the horn of plenty. On Wednesday last, the horn seemed to overflow at Manildra, when the annual patriotic Show was held—and this despite it being one of the driest seasons on record…

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Arrangements for Show. Cudal A. & P. Society Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 8

A meeting of Cudal A. and P. Society was held on Saturday night to make further arrangements for the show, to be held on…

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Molong Successes at Parkes Show. Champion Trotting Stallion

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 4

Molong and district scored a number of successes at the recent Parkes Show. Mr. A. S. Weckes (West End…

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Flemington Sales Sheep and Cattle Show Decline in Values

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1944 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday : Increased supplies of cattle were offered today aggregating 1477 head, including 2[?] auctioned in the store section…

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Schedules Now Available for Carcoar Show

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 13 September 1944 · page 2

Schedules for Carcoar Show bare now been completed at the "West Macquarie" office, and are available from the Secretary…

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Farm Machinery At Cowra Show This Week Valued at £11,000

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 13 September 1944 · page 1

Twenty-four farming machines, valued at approximately £11,000. will be displayed at Cowra Show on Tuesday and Wednesday by the…

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A Live-artist Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 September 1944 · page 16

On Thursday, October 12, Gulgong will be treated to a real show by the visit to the Roxy Theatre of five accomplished artists, led by the…

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£70 Door Takings Manildra Show Ball

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 4

As a finale to a great day the Manildra Show ball was held on Wednesday night of last week in the Memorial Hall. The function…

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Big Crowds at A.C.F. Fair

National Advocate · Saturday 16 September 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY,Friday: Record crowds [?]isited the Australian Comforts Fund Fair in Mattin Place today and many of the stalls were sold out before the…

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Snakes Show Up at Lyndhurst

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 20 September 1944 · page 2

Now the weather is warming up, snakes are making their appearance in the district, writes our Lyndhurst correspondent…

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5,000 People Attend Cowra Show : Gate Takings Reach £689 Splendid Ring Display

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 20 September 1944 · page 2

After a three years' lapse, Cowra Show Committee staged a magnificent revival display last week. The gate takings were £689 for the…

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A Live-artist Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 16

On Thursday, October 12, Gulgong will be treated to a real show by the visit to the Roxy Theatre of five accomplished artists, led by…

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The Cargo Carnival

Leader · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 2

Seen in the recent [?] at the “Back to Cargo” carnival were the following:—[?] sulky by Mr. [?] Sands, must [?]…

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Six Hours Day Carnival

National Advocate · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 2

Taree features of the sports and [?] to be held on six Hour Day, [?] October 2, are the weight [?] exhibition by Mr. Les Gibbons…

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Red Cross Fair at Duntryleague

Leader · Wednesday 27 September 1944 · page 2

Over 30 people, representing various organisations, answered the “call” of the Orange Red Cross branch to the meeting held at the Hotel…

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"Entries Coming in Well" for Carcoar Show

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 27 September 1944 · page 3

Mr. Elery, Secretary of Carcoar Show, is most sanguine of the function proving: most successful…

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Ball for Show Night Carcoar Red Cross Finalise Arrangements

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 27 September 1944 · page 1

A ball to take place on the night of Carcoar Show was decided on at last meeting of the Red Cross Society at that centre…

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PATRON FoR Over Years Carcoar Show Commit es Tributes Late Mr. Pagan

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 27 September 1944 · page 1

"With tine death of oar pats Mr. R. J. Fagan, this Society has suffered a great loss, and one it can ill, afford."…

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Arts and Crafts Exhibition Will Be Good

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 28 September 1944 · page 4

Mr. Hamilton Knight, M. L. A., Minister for Labor and Social Service's, is to be requested to officially open the Hartley District Exhibition…

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