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

Shows & fairs, 1948

1,025 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 52

Band Carnival Is Staged At Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 5

In the splendor of its verdant mantle of early autumn, Lithgow Park provided a magnificent and poetical setting, enriched by warm sunshine, for the massed bands carnival on Sunday afternoon…

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Grand Parade At Dunedoo Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 28

At approximately 1.40 p.m., the crowd attending the Dunedoo Show witnessed a very fine display of stock in the…

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Wolaroi Swimming Carnival Geary and Pardey Star Performers

Central Western Daily · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 3

Wolaroi College held its annual swimming carnival at the Orange baths yesterday afternoon when 30 events —including swimming, diving and novelty events-were run off…

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Show lea Drew Very Large Crowd

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 13

The annual Presbyterian Church show tea, conducted in St. Andrew's Hall on the second evening of the Gulgrong Show,…

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Bathurst Show May Be a Record

National Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 2

Today four weeks marks the first day of the 80th Bathurst Show, and judging by the way entries are being received, all records will be broken…

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Winners of Show Cups and Trophies

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 8

Hereunder are particulars of the cups and trophies awarded at the recent Gulgong Show:— Messrs. Cox Bros., of Bocoble,…

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ECLIPSE Show Should Beat Past Records

National Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday: The 1943 Royal Sydney Show promises easily to eclipse past records, said RAS secretary, Col. G. c, Somerville, today…

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Outstanding Show At Dunedoo Splendid Quality; Excellent Ring Events. Sheep and Cattle Sections Weil Represented

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 21

On Wednesday last, in perfect weather, the Duneduo P.A.H. & I. Association staged one of its most outstanding exhibitions. The biff crowd which gathered for the occasion was delighted with the quality of the exhibits, and attention…

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Gate Receipts £500 Mudgee Show One of the Most Successful on Record Amateur Gardeners and Junior Farmers Stage Fine Display Magnificent Horses Exhibited

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 3

The Mudgee Agricultural Society's Show on Friday and Saturday last was one of the most successful in history—in fact, from an attendance point of view, it broke all existing records, the gate and grandstand receipts totalling over £492…

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Record Gate At Gulgong Show Magnificent Pavilion Exhibits and Display of Horses Sir Frederick McMaster's Congratulations And Note of Warning at Official Opening

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 25

A record pate, outstanding quality in the pavilion exhibits and a magnificent display of horses were highlights of the second day of the Gulgong Show, which was held on Friday and Saturday last…

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Street Carnival Postponed

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 6

The Street Carnival, which was planned by Molong Parents and Citizens' Association for tomorrow night, March 12, has been…

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MRS. F. J. Miller Was Most Successful Exhibitor at Show Presentation Of Cups At Cumnock Exhibition

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 7

Mrs. F. J. Miller, of Cumnock, won the Society's Cup as the most successful exhibitor of the 1948 Show on Wednesday…

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Cumnock Show Results Inside

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 1

Results of most events at Cumnock's 51st Annual Show on Wednesday are published inside, together with the official opening,…

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Yeoval Show Next Week

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 1

Cumnock scored a success with its annual Show on Wednesday last (10th). On Wednesday next (17th), Yeoval's big yearly event…

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Oberon Show Prize Winner

National Advocate · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 2

At the recent Oberon Show first prize for the best boy rider under 12 was awarded Rex Williamson, of Katoomba, with Max Taylor second…

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1,400 Attended Cumnock Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 4

About 1,400 people attended the 51st Cumnock Annual Show on Wednesday. Although final figures have not…

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Object[?] Cherry [?]Carnival Profits To Help Tourist Trade

Central Western Daily · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 1

It was decided at Wednesday night’s meeting of Orange Cherry Blossom committee to appoint seven sub-committees to organise different aspects of the festival…

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Rydal Show Committee Planning Bigger Things

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 5

The general meeting of Rydal and District A.H. and P. Association was held on Wednesday night. There was an excellent attendance and…

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"Council Has Not Played Fair" with People on the Outskirts

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 1

A statement that Council had "not played fair" with people on the outskirts of the town was made by Ald. C. Barter at…

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Big Crowd at Cumnock Show Ball Was Big Success

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 5

Cumnock's Show Ball on Wednesday night in the local theatre was attended by over 250 people from all parts of the surrounding…

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