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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 13 of 18

Cudal Show Next Week

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1944 · page 8

Preparations are well in hand for the Show, which is being held next Wednesday. Profits will be given to Patriotic funds…

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Cudal Show on Wednesday. Good Entries Expected

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1944 · page 4

Wednesday next is the date of Cudal Show. The committee reports that entries are coming in well, despite the bad…

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Good Show--poor Patronage

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 October 1944 · page 3

"Love In A Mist," a well-known London comedy hit, which was presented by Sydney Productions at the Theatre Royal on Friday night,…

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Great Work Primary Producers Show How

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 October 1944 · page 2

"It has been estimated that Australia is now producing sufficient food to support the equivalent of a population of…

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Six Hour Day Carnival Enjoyable Afternoon in Perfect Weather Energetic Organisers Raise Fine Sum For Hospital

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1944 · page 3

Climaxing a busy and pleasant holiday week-end, the Six Hour Day Carnival held at the Sports Ground yesterday by the Bathurst Trades…

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Armistice Carnival Planned

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 October 1944 · page 2

Although officialdom has frowned on any special or mass demonstrations for the celebration of the armistice, the Lithgow…

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St. Barnabas' Flower Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 October 1944 · page 2

The St. Barnabas' flower show will be opened on Saturday, October 7 by Mrs. Guy Webb, at 3 p.m., and according to enthusiasm of flower…

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Show Society and Recreation Reserve

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 October 1944 · page 3

A complaint that the Show Society had received a raw deal from Council was made by Mr. R. Livingstone member of a Show Society…

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Carcoar Show To Be Staged On Wednesday Next Proceeds to Red Cross

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 4 October 1944 · page 2

All indications point to Carcoar Show, to be staged on Wednesday next, October 11, being a record breaking event…

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Not a Fair Go Country Penalised

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 18

The Bathurst "Times" makes a few pertinent remarks: Country newspapers have suffered because of the…

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Successful League and Sports Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 5

Sunday last finished up the Rugby League season for Portland, the main game being between Portland Colts and Lithgow Easts Juniors…

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Oberon Flower Show Oberon

National Advocate · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 3

The twelfth annual Spring Flower Show organised by the members of the Oberon Church of England's Women's Guild was an outstanding…

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Great Effort Patriotic Show Realises £765

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 19

Gilgandra broke records on the occasion of the recent patriotic show, the profit from which totalled £765. Those responsible for…

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Art Exhibition for Country Many Country Towns Included in Itinerary

National Advocate · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Funds have been provided to enable seven exhibitions of Art to be taken to 40 country centres during the present financial…

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Dunedoo News 1945 Show £250 Prize Money

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 20

Following on a decision to hold a show next year, the Dunedoo P., A. H. and I. Association schedule committee held a meeting on…

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See How They Run! Mudgee's Big Sports Carnival Dashing Young Athletes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 13

The Six-hour Day sports in Mudgee on Monday last attracted a large crowd, the younger generation being particularly well represented. The promoters very rightly decided that youth should play a prominent part in the carnival, and…

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Work of Art. Decorated Cake At Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 5

A non-competitive exhibit given much attention wag a cake, made and decorated by Mr. K. Whalan, of Orange and…

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Cudal Show Ball. Opened by Former Secretary

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 8

A very successful day was brought to a close by Cudal Show ball. The function was officially opened…

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£388 Profit Excellent Financial Result From Manildra Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 6

A well attended meeting of Manildra Pastoral & Agricultural Association, presided over by the President, Mr. G. H. Windus, was…

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Bred by Cudal Landowner. Dorset Horn Champions At Canowindra Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 3

Dorset Horn champions at Canowindra Show were bred and exhibited by Mr. G. Robert M. Smith, of "Marylebone," Cudal…

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