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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 15 of 44

General News Show Holiday in Abercrombie

National Advocate · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 2

The second day of the Bathurst Show. April 18, has been granted as a holiday in the Abercrombie Shire…

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Speedway Rider's Death Sequel to Show Ground Smash

National Advocate · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday: A 21 year old speedway rider died in St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, early this morning after having been involved in a smash…

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Jimmy Sharman for Show Fight Treat for Patrons

National Advocate · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 4

It will be quite like old times to have this always welcome showman back with us again for our 1947 Show this week. No touring show has ever…

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New Buick Will Be “On Show” at the Show

Central Western Daily · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 2

The new Buick, delivered by E. C. Cameron and Sons to Mr. J. Toole, of Trunkey Creek, last week, is the most modern car…

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Special Attractions at the Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 3

After an absence of six years Messrs. Greenhaigh and Jackson. Australia's premier outdoor showmen will again return to Bathurst for the…

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Trouble Over Bathurst Show Side Shows

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 2

For a period yesterday there was a possibility of a black ban being placed on the Bathurst Show by the members of the Side Show. Mens Guild…

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Public Holiday for Second Day of Show

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 4

Wednesday, April 23 (second day of the Orange show), has been gazetted a public holiday for the Police…

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Show Refreshments

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 2

St. Vincent's Hospital Auxiliary will be serving morning and afternoon teas and luncheons in rooms outside the main pavilion during the three Show…

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Art Exhibition at Rural School

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 4

The country art exhibition, sponsored by the Education Department, under the auspices of the Orange City Council, was officially…

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Grand Show Dance

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 2

There will be a show dance in the Bathurst Hall tomorrow, Thursday night. A good night's entertainment is assured to all dance patrons…

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Prices Officer at Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 2

In case there is any overcharging at Bathurst Show, a prices officer will be in attendance to hear complaints from the public. He will be…

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Film Spy Story Is Bright Show

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 2

“13 Rue Madeleine.” 20th Century-Fox’s daring film about American Intelligence operators during the war, proves once again…

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General News Stock Sales at Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 2

Messrs. Burke Bros, auctioneers, announce that they are holding a sale of horses and cattle at 2 p.m. on Bathurst Showground next Saturday, the…

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Cruelty Charge Against Show Secy. Maitland Case

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 1

MAITLAND, Tuesday. Instructions for the removal of teats from all heifer calves before being sent to the saleyards were issued by the…

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Bathurst Show Opens To-morrow Big Entries Received

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 2

A lareg band of workers are engaged in putting the finishing touches to the many exhibits and sideshows, that will be on display at the…

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Bathurst Show

Central Western Daily · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 2

A special train will leave Orange at 8.45 a.m. tomorrow (Friday) for the annual Bathurst Show…

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Show Dance

National Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 2

A grand show dance will be held tonight in the Bathurst Hall. Bede Sheridan's orchestra will supply the music. and patrons are assured of an…

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Juniors Show How Great Show at Wellington

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 15

The junior farmers of Wellington are amongst the most enthusiastic in the State, and the exhibits they staged at last…

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Show Attractions Quarter Boy

National Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 5

Fresh from a very successful tour of the eastern States of America, Zandau the now famous Quarter Boy will make his first appearance at the Bathurst…

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Fashion Display at Show

National Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 2

A new note has been added in the way of an attractive furnishing and fashion display by Yeo and Mansell, drapers, of William Street. This…

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