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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 6 of 37

Show Notes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 9

The Dunedoo Victory Show schedule, which has now been circulated to all members and exhibitors throughout the district,…

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Show Ball

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 9

Owing to pressure of work in the merino and fat sheep sections, Stewards Ernie Milling and Keith Nott were unable to go on to the…

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Record Show Entries

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 16

The Gulgong Show, to be held on Saturday next March 2 is expected to be an all-time record, reports the secretary,…

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Bathurst Swimming Club Carnival on Saturday Night

National Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 2

A splendid collection of trophies is on display at Bathurst swimming pool. They are the prizes for the Bathurst Amateur Swimming Club's grand…

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Baby Show Keen Competition and Large Attendance

National Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 2

Over 130 babies competed in a baby shows in the Cathedral Memorial Hall yesterday. A championship for baby boys was…

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Swimming Carnival

National Advocate · Friday 1 March 1946 · page 2

A big crowd is expected at the Bathurst swimming carnival tomorrow night. It will be the biggest swim carnival staged in Bathurst for…

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Show Ball Social

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1946 · page 9

The social held on Friday last to assist the Show Ball funds was well attended, and a good sum was netted. An orchestra from Yeoval provided…

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Finalising Oberon Show Details

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 March 1946 · page 6

There was a good attendance of members at the final committee meeting of the A.H. and P. Association prior to the show, which was…

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Show Day to Be Holiday

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

Molong's Show Day, Saturday, April 13, will be declared a holiday. Business people will be…

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Show Treasurer Resigns Mr. Turner Leaving Manildra

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1946 · page 5

The treasurer of the Manildra Pastoral and Agricultural Association (Mr. R. E. H. Turner), who has been promoted to a higher position in the…

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No Beer Yet Molong Show Society's Dilemma

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1946 · page 3

"The Western Commission for the Control of Liquor has stated in a letter to me that a supply of liquor for the Show booth…

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Molong Show on April 12 and 13 "Dress Circle of Central-West"

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1946 · page 5

"Molong district is looked upon as the 'Dress Circle' of the Central West, and we should put on a Show that would keep up that reputation." This was stated by the President, Mr…

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Tonight's Swimming Carnival

National Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1946 · page 2

A big crowd is expected for tonight's swimming carnival at Bathurst pool. The organisers are hoping for fine weather and they believe…

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Oberon Show Final Arrangements

National Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1946 · page 3

OBERON, Friday: There was a good attendance of members at the final committee meeting of the A. H. and P. Association prior to the show,…

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Bowers Star Swimmer at H.s. Carnival

Central Western Daily · Saturday 2 March 1946 · page 6

Some good swimming was witnessed at the High School swimming carnival yesterday, the outstanding display being…

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Bathurst Shops and the Show

National Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1946 · page 2

The principal business places in Bathurst have agreed to close at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 5, the second day of the Bathurst Show. It is hoped…

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Gloucesters Visit Bega Show BEGA

National Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1946 · page 2

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester today visited Bega. They flew from Canberra in their Anson plane. They returned to Canberra late this…

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Show Dates

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 March 1946 · page 2

Show dates are as follow: Rylstone-Kandos, March 6; Mudgee, March 9; Dunedoo, March 13. Rifle Shooting…

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Oberon Show a Week-end

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 March 1946 · page 2

Lithgow and district residents are reminded that Oberon's big post-war show will be held on Friday and Saturday next, with the show ball on…

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Show Profits Lithgow in the Boom

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 March 1946 · page 7

According to the "Mercury," the Lithgow Show panned out a winner. In addition to a "gate" of over…

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