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

Shows & fairs, 1946

732 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 37

Outstanding Exhibits at Cumnock Show Expert's Tribute to Wheat

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1946 · page 1

Cumnock's 49th Annual Show, which was held on Wednesday, was outstanding for the quality of its exhibits. In respect of the wheat display, the Show may long be memorable in this district…

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Steer Riding at Yeoval Show D. Markworth Wins Championship

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1946 · page 3

There were many contestants for the steer-riding championship at Yeoval Show, which was won by Mr. D. Markworth…

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Yeoval Voice an All-time Record Yeoval Show Society Subscribers

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1946 · page 2

The number of subscribers for the recent Show was an all-time Record, stated the secretary of Yeoval P., A. and H. Society (Mr…

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Orange Exhibitors to the Fore at Blayney’s Victory Show; Record Crowd Attended

Central Western Daily · Friday 29 March 1946 · page 3

Held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Blayney’s Victory Show drew record attendances on both days, and in addition to Orange visitors, locals were represented in entries in many sections…

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Show Holiday

National Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1946 · page 2

Bathurst stores will close at 12 noon next Friday, the second day of Bathurst Show…

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Blayney Track Carnival Tomorrow

National Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1946 · page 2

A strong team of Bathurst riders will visit Blayney tomorrow for the rack carnival at that centre. There will be two events for senior riders…

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Catering at Show

National Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1946 · page 2

The District Hospital Women's Auxiliary is conducting the luncheon and afternoon tea rooms in the pavilion under the grandstand at Bathurst [?] effort the auxiliary are appealing to the country folk for donations of food stuffs in the way of vegetables, eggs,…

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Show Awards

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 2

At Blayney Show first and second prize in the black pencil drawing was awarded to Miss Norma Sweetnam, of Bathurst. It was open to all comers…

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Oberon Show Cleared £250

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 4

There was an enthusiastic meeting of members of the Oberon A.H. and P. Association at which the president (Mr. Ray Buckley) presided…

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Luncheon Booth at Show

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 2

Patrons are reminded that St. Vincent's Hospital Women's Auxiliary will again conduct its luncheon booth at the Bathurst Showground for the…

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Mountbattens Mobbed at Surf Carnival Sydney

Central Western Daily · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 1

Thousands of women and creaming girls mobbed the Mountbattens at South Steyne this morning when a surf and…

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A Rum Show Drunk "Under Provocation"

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 6

Reginald Cecil Walsh, charged at the Cowra Police Court with having been found drunk, pleaded guilty "under provocation."…

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Outsize in Dogs Coming to Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 3

The Greatest [?] at the Show this year will be "JUMBO", the Giant [?] St. Bernard Dog from the [?] has already saved 35 human lives [?] shortly be will return to his native land, where again he will be…

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Oberon Show Success a Profit of £250 OBERON

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 4

There was an enthusiastic meeting of members of the Oberon A. H. & P. Association at which the president (Mr. Ray Buckley presided…

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Blayney Track Carnival Bathurst Riders Again to the Fore Doulman Wins Wheel Race

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 4

A team of 20 Bathurst riders appeared on the programme at the annual cycling carnival at Blayney yesterday (Sunday), once again scooping…

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Bathurst Show Needlework Results

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1946 · page 1

Judging of the needlework section of the exhibits at the Bathurst Show, was carried out yesterday by Mrs. J. J. C. Sullivan, of Rock Forest…

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Wolaroi Auxiliary Busy for May Carnival

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 3 April 1946 · page 2

The ladies of the Wolarof College Auxiliary are very active as the time advances for the carnival to be held in May 2…

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Prime Minister to Visit Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1946 · page 2

Mr. J. B. Chifley, prime Minister, will attend the Bathurst Show on Saturday next, prior to his departure for London on April 14. Yesterday,…

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Show Arrangements at the Post Office

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1946 · page 2

The following hours will be observed at Bathurst Post Office on Friday next, second clay of the Bathurst show: Office open from 9 a.m. till 12 noon;…

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Bathurst Show Opens Tomorrow Splendid Entries in All Sections

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1946 · page 1

Bathurst's 78th Annual Show—the first since 1941—opens tomorrow and will continue on Friday and Saturday. Big entries have been received, and providing weather conditions are favorable, it is…

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