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

Shows & fairs, 1945

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Big Street Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 5

The street carnival being organised by the Lithgow branch of the Australian Comforts Fund previously known as The Lord Mayor's Patriotic…

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Wellington Show Fixed for May 2

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 2

At a well attended meeting of the Wellington P.A. and H. Society, it was decided that a show and carnival be held on May 2 next. The…

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Show Will Be Record Great Ring Programme

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 2

"I think, it will be one of the best shows we have had," stated Mr. A. Palmer, secretary, this morning, when previewing the 44th annual…

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Mudgee Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 February 1945 · page 1

interest in the Mudgee Show, to be held on March 10, is growing, and everything points to a highly successful exhibition. Intending…

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Lithgow's Record Wartime Show

National Advocate · Monday 26 February 1945 · page 2

LITHGOW, Sunday: Lithgow's annual show held yesterday was the most successful of those staged during the war period. A record crowd…

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Object of A.c.f. Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 3

The Street Carnival which is being organised by the Lithgow Branch of the A.C.F. is for purpose of raising £500 in order to ensure the…

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Mighty Western Offensive Breaking Up Rhine Defences Germans Show Signs Of Cracking Important Gains on All Sectors Increased Activity On Eastern Front Centre of Berlin Smashed

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 1

With the Allies maintaining consistent pressure on all sectors of the western front, the German Rhine defences appear to be breaking up. A news "blackout" indicates that the present offensive may develop into a…

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Show Notes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 12

Entries have closed for the show, and the public are assured of a very interesting day's exhibition. Entries are very heavy in the horse…

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The Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 8

A special meeting of the Rylstone-Kandos Show Society will be held on the small hall on Saturday afternoon, March 3, at 3 o'clock…

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Gulgong Locals the Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 16

Entries for the forthcoming Gulgong Show will be taken by the secretary, Mr. L. Donnelly at the office of W. S. Wallis and Son…

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Lively Wasps Ladies Show How

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 13

An excellent war job is being done by three elderly men working in conjunction with the W.A.S.P.S. at Port…

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Dunedoo News "Best One Day Show" Arrangements Being Finalised A Myriad' Attractions

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 3

Dunedoo's 1945 show is now coming along well and entries are beginning to flow in from all quarters. Many wartime difiiculties…

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Two Day Show For Manildra? Suggestion by P. AND A. PRESIDENT

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1945 · page 1

Manildra P. and A. Association President (Mr. G. H. Windus) is of the opinion that a two-day Show (one day for…

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Not Interested in Lamb Competition "Cowra Has Best," Says Show Society

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1945 · page 10

The Forbes P. A. and H. Association's scheme for a Lachlan lamb competition between the towns of Forbes, Parkes, Canowindra…

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Dubbo Carnival

National Advocate · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 3

Seven players from Bathurst Club have been invited to play at Dubbo Club's Easter carnival. Several members who wished to make the trip…

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Great Show Assured Completing Preparations

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 8

The monthly of the Mudgee A.P.H. and I. Association was held on Friday, February 23, Mr. G. C. Cox presiding. There was…

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Latest Local News Boomerangs at Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 3

A champion boomerang thrower will give an exhibition at the Mudgee show on Saturday-next, and the turn should prove very attractive…

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Dunedoo News Big Ring Events Dunedoo Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 7

Many entries are expected in the ring events at Dunedoo show this year. Indications are that nominations will be rather heavier than…

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Comforts Fund Street Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 2

Given fine weather next Friday and Saturday the street carnival being conducted by the Lithgow Branch of the A.C.F. (Lord Mayor's…

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Carnival Notes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 18

There will be a pet show on the first night of the fancy fair to be held on Friday, and Saturday nights, March 16 and 17. A variety…

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