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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 21 of 37

Tribute to Molong at Melbourne Victory Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 5 July 1946 · page 5

There is a song called "So Long, Molong," and it was one of the hits of a Victory Day show at St. Kilda Town Hall…

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In and Out of School. Two Competition in School Carnival

Central Western Daily · Saturday 6 July 1946 · page 8

The Western Primary Schools' Rugby League football carnival under the jurisdiction of Group X, has again been divided into…

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Military Assists Show Society In Moves To Regain Ground

Central Western Daily · Saturday 6 July 1946 · page 1

Moves to assume control of the Orange Showground, which has been used by the military authorities, are gaining momentum folowing the A. and P. Society secretary’s…

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Victory Carnival Brought Money

Central Western Daily · Monday 8 July 1946 · page 1

Next Wednesday the committee of the Victory Day sports will finalise the carnival which was held at Wade Park on…

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Orange Poultry Club to Stage Poultry Show

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 9 July 1946 · page 3

The Orange Poultry Club has decided to stage a poultry show at the Orange Showground on July 18, 19 and 20, in aid of the Far…

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1947 Royal Easter Show Review of Stock Sections

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Tuesday 9 July 1946 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. has practically finalised its cattle, fat lamb, carcase and pig sections' classification for its 1947 Royal…

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Bathurst Cage Birds Society Poultry Show in August

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1946 · page 4

The annual meeting—which was also a revival meeting of the Bathurst Poultry and caye Birds' Society—was held at piper's Cafe on Saturday night…

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Under Two Months Away Preparations In Hand For Manildra's Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Tuesday 9 July 1946 · page 4

With Manildra's 1946 Show less than two months away, every endeavor is being made by the P. and A. Association to ensure the most…

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Official Opening of Rehabilitation Exhibition

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 July 1946 · page 2

The Commonwealth Government Re-establishment Exhibition, presented by the Ministry of Post-War Reconstruction in the Council…

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Show Association Meeting

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 July 1946 · page 2

A meeting of Bathurst A.H. and P. Association will be held on Friday week, when the balance sheets and reports in connection with the very…

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Spuds to Burn Yanks Show How Australian Surprised

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 July 1946 · page 21

Mr. A. K. Gardiner, of King's Plains, Blayney, and winner of the recent progressive farmer competition,…

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1200 Birds for Show in Orange Next Week

Central Western Daily · Thursday 11 July 1946 · page 4

Over 1,200 entries have already been received for the Poultry Show, to be conducted by the Orange Poultry…

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Victory Day Carnival In Orange Resulted In Profit Of £250

Central Western Daily · Thursday 11 July 1946 · page 2

The Victory Day Carnival at Wade Park on June resulted in a profit of £250 nett, which can be regarded as a really great effort when consideration is given to the bleak weather on Victory Day…

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Musicians Gave Bright Show at Apex Club Dinner

Central Western Daily · Friday 12 July 1946 · page 1

Four of Orange’s most talented entertainers provided more than an hour of popular and classical music at the Apex Club’s dinner…

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Temora Keen on Art Show Sydney

Central Western Daily · Saturday 13 July 1946 · page 1

Milking use of empty shops theatre foyers, and even cates when local halls are not available the National Art…

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Good Result From Bowman Appeal Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 July 1946 · page 2

Although a complete list of receipts has not yet come to hand, members of the Bowman Trust Fund committee and police who conducted…

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RYDAL Show Society's Annual Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 July 1946 · page 6

Rydal A.H. and P. Association held its annual meeting at the showground on Saturday last. The members were well represented and the…

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Duke and Duchess Will Fly to Parkes Show

Central Western Daily · Thursday 18 July 1946 · page 1

On August 27, the Duke of Gloucester, accompanied by the Dutchess, will attend the second day of the Parkes…

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Orange Poultry Show To-day Sets Australasian Record

Central Western Daily · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 1

Australasian record for the number of Australorps appearing at an exhibition has been established by the Orange poultry Club. There will be 122 Australorps (four…

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Judges Had to Be Solemn-like at Orange Poultry Show

Central Western Daily · Saturday 20 July 1946 · page 1

The Orange Poultry Club experienced fine weather for the opening day of their 1946 show, and entries were an all-time record for any country centre in Australia. With over 1,300 entries, the club was hard-pressed…

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