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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 14 of 18

Manildra Magazine £150 for Red Cross. Part Proceeds From Manildra Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 10

Manildra Red Cross has received a cheque for £150 from the P. & A. Association, being part proceeds from the Sheep Show and…

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Cudal Forgets The Drought and Stages A Fine Show 800 People Attend. Superb Pavilion Exhibits

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

The carnival spirit was abroad in happy measure at Cudal on Wednesday, when the 43rd Annual Show was held. Cudal was determined to prove that, once again, despite prevailing difficulties, it could run one of the best small shows in the…

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Gratuities for Soldiers Fair Review Promised

National Advocate · Monday 9 October 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY. Sunday: An all party committee to deal with the question of soldiers gratuities was announced by the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin)…

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Carcoar Show To-Day Record Exhibition Anticipated

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 11 October 1944 · page 1

Splendid entries have been received in, all sections for Carcoar Show to-day (Wednesday), reports the Secretary (Mr. J…

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Children’s Art Exhibition

Leader · Wednesday 11 October 1944 · page 2

The exhibition of children’s art at the infants’ School, which was opened by the Mayor, Dr. W. F . Matthews yesterday, is…

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Cobbora Picnic Carnival Numerous Entries

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 9

The Cobbora picnic carnival on Wednesday next, October 18, promises to be a big affair. The local Race Club committee recently…

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Rylstone C.W.A. Exhibition Preparations

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the Rylstone C.W.A., held on the 6th instant the president (Mrs. B. J. Bisley) welcomed two new members,…

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Spring Fair Record Entries in Golden Fleece Competition

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 17

Herbert street on Friday after-noon last echoed to the strains of music through the amplifier, played at the golden fleece competition…

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Carcoar Show Splendid Sheep Exhibits the Awards

National Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 2

CARCOAR, Wednesday The Carcoar Show (one day) was held today in fine weather, before a large attendance. The show of both horses…

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Annual Catholic Carnival Effort to be Staged December 1-11. Queen Contest Candidates . SELECTED

National Advocate · Monday 16 October 1944 · page 2

The organisation work for the Bathurst annual Catholie carnival was launched last night at a large and representative meeting held at the Bishop's…

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Prize Winners At Carcoar Show Letters to the Editor Hard Labor for Life Putting Soldiers On Rabbit Land

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 18 October 1944 · page 1

Sir,—Kindly permit me space to comment on a report appearing in a recent issue dealing with the report of a meeting of Carcoar P.P. Board…

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Art Exhibition

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 October 1944 · page 2

The "Daily Telegraph's" Children's Art Exhibition is expected to arrive in Mudgee at the week-end, and the Mudgee Public School staff…

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Associates' Golf Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 October 1944 · page 2

Although the weather was exceptionally boisterous on Saturday, it did not deter the keenness and interest in the mixed foursome. Several…

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Gulgong Youth Show the Way

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 October 1944 · page 16

If a concrete example of the fact that Gulgong Younger Set are awake to their responsibilities as citizens was needed it was readily…

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Chess Carnival

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: Australia's first chess carnival began in Sydney today. Two Internationals and n number of Interstate players are taking part…

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Mack's Studio Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1944 · page 2

The pupils of the Mack's Studio will appear in a bright vaudeville [?] at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday October 22 at 8 p.m. The young…

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2Bs Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 October 1944 · page 2

Terry Howard who will appear in the 2BS show in the Masonic Hall tomorrow night will Arrive in Bathurst tomorrow and is anxious to…

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Splendid Stud and Flock Rams at Riverina Show

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 25 October 1944 · page 2

The second annual Riverina stud and flock ram show and sales of British and Australasian breeds was held at the Wagga saleyards when there were…

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Variety Show on 6th

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 11

Mrs. Warner B. Smith is producing a variety concert on Monday, November 6, in aid of the Hospital and Far West Scheme. It will be…

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