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

Shows & fairs, 1944

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"Worst Show" By Ratepayers 99 Land and Stock Returns Outstanding

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 2

Carcoar P.P. Board is having trouble with the collection of land and stock returns. Bother was experienced last year, but…

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Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 3

There will be plenty of amusement and fun for all at the carnival to be held in the Lyceum Hall on Friday, March 24, in aid of the…

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Hospital Fair

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 7

Although very short notice was given of the function, and there was very little time available for preparations, the fair organised by…

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Bigger, Better Show Next Year Hon. Secretary's Promise

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 15

One man who is particularly pleased with himself is Mr. Wal Saunders, the hard working secretary of the Gulgong…

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Gulgong Show A Great Success Gate Best for Fifteen Years Ring Events a Record

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 18

Gulgong A. and P. Association's, 1944 Show proved a justification of faith to the members of the committee, who thought fit, despite the war and many other disabilities arising therefrom, to stage a show. Not only did the show justify…

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Mudgee's Record-Breaking Show A Great One Day Triumph Tremendous Crowd - Magnificent Exhibits Attractive Ring Events

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

For the first time in history, as far as we can gather, Mudgee staged a one-day show on Saturday, and the experiment was the most pronounced success on record. Never again, it is safe to say, will the Agricultural Society revert to the…

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Yeoval News Yeoval YEOVAL P.A. AND H. SOCIETY

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 12

A committee meeting of the above was held in the Australian Hall in Saturday evening last at 8 p.m. There were present Messrs W. Hughes, H…

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Show Notes

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 12

Mickie Miller, of Wellington, has advised the secretary that he will, together with his bund of helpers, be present at te Show to put on boxing…

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Flower Show Awards

National Advocate · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 2

At the recent annual flower show held at the Devonshire Street Hall, Sydney, Mr. W. Richards of Rankin Street received four seconds for…

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P.L.C. Swimming Carnival

Leader · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 2

The postponed [?] carnival will be held at the P.L.C. on Monday afternoon at 2.30 The [?] will leave at 2 p.m…

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Top Rank Radio Show

National Advocate · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 2

To stimulate the sale of War B[?]ds in the First Victory Loan it is planned to relay over a four State [?] a variety show [?] from the…

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Services Stage Art Exhibition

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: In camps, factories, workshops and offices throughout Australia and New Guinea the work of thousands of artists, mostly…

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Variety Show at Oberon

National Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 2

Johnny Littlefield's big cariety show at the Malachi Gilmore Hall, Oberon, tomorrow night is something that the people of Oberon are looking forward…

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Rylstone-kandos Show a Great Financial Success

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 11

The committee of the above society must be very pleased that they decided to stage a show this year after a lapse of three years…

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Bowls Carnival Today

National Advocate · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 2

The Western District bowls championship carnival commences at Bathurst today and a very successful meeting is anticipated. Several of the…

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Bowls Carnival Concludes Tributes to Bathurst Club Katoomba Players in Great Form

National Advocate · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 1

Katoomba bowlers triumphed at the Western Districts Bowling Championship held here on Friday and Saturday. The western end of the zone…

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School Science Exhibition

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 30 March 1944 · page 6

The exhibition held during the past week proved a remarkable success. About 150 adults took the opportunity of seeing the science display…

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Junior Farmers' Show Cabramatta Boy's Success

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 March 1944 · page 16

A wonderful record was achieved by l6-year-old Tim Tickner, son of Captain and Mrs. O. R. Tickner, of Station road, Cabramatta, at the…

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Sunday Picture Show Plan Entertainment of Soldiers in Bathurst Move by Mayor

National Advocate · Thursday 30 March 1944 · page 2

At the Bathurst council meeting last night it was reported that letters had been sent by the Mayor to the Army authorities in Sydney in regard to…

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Yeoval Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 10

On Wednesday last all roads led to Yeoval, and the Cumnockites, who attended the show, are unanimous that the Yeovalites certainly know how…

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