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

Shows & fairs, 1947

866 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 44

Young Australia League Royal Show Visit For Country Boys

National Advocate · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 7

The Premier event of the year is the New South Wales Royal Agricultural Show. what better way could a country boy have of seeing the…

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£9 for Sheep Dog Trials New Event in Blayney Show Schedule

National Advocate · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 7

An open sheep dog trial was added to Blayney Show schedule on Saturday and £9/9/ in prize-money has been donated for…

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Show Holiday

National Advocate · Saturday 15 March 1947 · page 2

[?] April 18, the second day of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Show, will be observed as a public holiday in Turon Shire. This was decided at yesterday's…

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Wood Engraving At Stamp Exhibition

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 2

PARIS—The international Airmail Philatelic Exhibition to be held at Nice this month will feature many rare airmail stamps…

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Show Record Expected

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: More than a million people are expected to see the Royal Show this year. Assistant-Secretary of the R.A.S. (Mr. Skidmore)…

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Fine Weather for Blayney Show

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 1

The second post-war show conducted by the Blayney A. and P. Association opened yesterday under ideal weather conditions…

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Blayney Show Sheep Dog Trials Orange Owner Wins Double

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 2

Sheep dog trials were the only ring events held at Blayney Show, which opened yesterday in splendid weather. Activities were mainly centred on the…

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Blayney Show Successful Exhibition Official Opening by Mr. Gus Kelly

National Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 3

Principally as a result of yesterday's splendid attendance, Blayney Show Society is expected to create fresh records for the 1947…

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Show Sidelights Splendid Horses

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 16

Spectators were very impressed with the high standard of the horses at the annual exhibition. Captain Dunn (Minister for Lands)…

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Coolah Bowls Carnival Home Club's Success

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 19

The Coolah Bowling Club put on a very successful day last Sunday for all clubs comprising the Western Slopes Bowling Association…

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Record Dunedoo Show High Standard of Exhibits Maintained

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 20

The 32nd annual exhibition of the Dunedoo P.A.H. and I. Association, at the local showground last Monday, created…

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Manildra Scotch Fair Fixed For August 1

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 5

On Saturday afternoon last, a well attended meeting of the Presbyterians of Manildra district decided to hold their annual…

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"The Shell Show Return"

National Advocate · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 7

After an absence of eight years. The "Shell Show" Australia's first big life artiste variety programme returning to the air. The programme…

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Bank Branch at Show

National Advocate · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 2

For the convenience of its customers attending the Royal Easter Show the Rural Bank is establishing a fully equipped branch on the grounds. This…

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Cumnock Show Ground Ready for Next

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 4

Cumnock Showground is reported to be in tip-top order for the Jubilee Show to be held on Wednesday, March 26…

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Monster Carnival to Raise Funds for New Hospital at Eugowra

Central Western Daily · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 4

At a public meeting, held on Saturday night, it was decided to organise a monster sports carnival in Eugowra on June 16. A ball will be held on August 16, in conjunction with a Queen Competition, and proceeds…

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Annual Meeting of Cudal a and P Society 1947 Show To Be Held On October 1

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Cudal A. and P. Society was held on Saturday night last, when the President, (Mr. R. A. H…

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Getting Show-minded

National Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1947 · page 2

Judging by the flow of intending exhibitors at Bathurst Show secretary's office all day and every day— and they are increasing daily—…

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Bathurst Show Appeal

National Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1947 · page 2

The Council of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association makes an earnest appeal to all business houses to close their establishments at noon on the…

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Young Orange Equestrienne Will Enter for R.a. Show

Central Western Daily · Saturday 22 March 1947 · page 5

Well-known young Orange rider, Jan Peaces, has entered in the under 10 section of the horse events at the Royal…

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