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

Shows & fairs, 1945

460 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 23

Rugby League Schoolboys' Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 July 1945 · page 4

Twenty teams will participate in the annual schoolboys League carnival to be staged on the Glanmire tomorrow. They are to decide the…

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Want Supply From Town Mains More Children For Fair-bridge Farm

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1945 · page 10

Because of the probability of a large influx of children, Fairbridge Faun, Molong, inquired at last Municipal Council meeting as to…

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Mudgee Agricultural Society Gymkhana Committee Appointed Mara Bros.' Cup

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 July 1945 · page 9

There was a good attendance at the last meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Society Committee, and considerable…

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Polo Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 July 1945 · page 12

The polo carnival at Menah on Saturday last provided thrilling sport, and spectators had the time of their lives. Four teams…

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Show Society Jettisons Racing

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 July 1945 · page 2

By a decision at the monthly meeting the Lithgow Show Society has decided against conducting race meetings at Marrangaroo as a means of…

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Oberon to Stage Two -day Show

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 July 1945 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the Oberon Show Association was very well attended and some important decisions were arrived at by the…

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Pet Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 9

Circulars for the combined pet show on August 18 at the Dunedoo Central School have now been distributed. Any person desirous of…

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Polo Carnival Highly Spectacular Display Daring Lady Riders

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 11

Mudgee staged a polo comeback at Menah on Saturday last, and everything went with a great swing. Considering that…

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Attractive Football. Schools’ Rugby League Carnival

Leader · Friday 3 August 1945 · page 4

For the [?] these in the history of Orange a well-[?] schools’ football carnival will be [?] to-morrow, and, as it…

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Inter-school Sports Athletic Carnival At Pinecliffe Soon

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1945 · page 9

In order to discuss the possibility of holding an inter-school athletic carnival, delegates front Pinecliffe, Gregra and Garra schools met at…

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Everything Well in Hand Ladies Of Manildra Show Society Meet

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1945 · page 10

A meeting of the ladies of the Manildra P. and A. Association was held in the Memorial Hall to make further arrangements for the annual…

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Rylstone-Kandos Show Society Annual Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 8

At the annual general meeting of the Rylstone-Kandos Show Society dissatisfaction was expressed at the complete lack of co-ordination…

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Manildra Magazine Manildra Show Additions

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1945 · page 3

Attention is drawn to the announcement in this issue of additions to Manildra Show schedule. Arrangements for the Show are…

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Scots Spend Freely in Good Cause. 500 Patrons at Record-breaking Manildra Fair

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1945 · page 7

The Scots rallied in force at Manildra on Saturday last for the annual Presbyterian Fair. It was a record crowd, and over 500 people packed the Memorial Hall at night for the concert. It was one of the largest crowds…

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Show Notes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 August 1945 · page 11

The matter of improvements to the showground looms large upon the agenda of all recent Dunedoo show meetings. The need for…

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School Football Successful' Carnival St. Stanislaus' Outstanding Performance

National Advocate · Monday 13 August 1945 · page 3

Splendid organisation on the part of Mr. L. ("Snow") Johnston, secretar of the local League School Council, enabled the finals of the Group 10…

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V.P. Day in Bathurst Thanksgiving Service and Carnival Big Crowd Expected

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1945 · page 2

Bathurst Council, the Returned Sold[?]rs Lea[?]ue and kindred bodies [?]ave completed plans for the local [?]tions to mark the cessation of…

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Bathurst V.-p. Day Plans Church Services, Carnival and Sporting Programme

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1945 · page 3

Bathurst is expected to celebrate VP Day on an unprecedented scale, the Mayor (Ald. Morse) said last night…

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School Pet Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 August 1945 · page 3

Two large circles for judging and the rodeo as well as stalls, side shows and other attractions are gradually taking shape in the…

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Farmers Show How Vlountary Railway Work

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 August 1945 · page 9

An unusual example of self help on the part of district farmers is reported from Villa, on the North Coast railway,…

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