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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 16 of 52

Scooped Pool at Show Mr. G. A. Scott’s Gladioli

Central Western Daily · Friday 2 April 1948 · page 5

Mr. G. A. Scott, the Central Western Daily gardening writer, was easily the most…

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The Garden Beautiful Display of Blooms at the Royal Show Form And Color Of Gerberas

Central Western Daily · Friday 2 April 1948 · page 7

It is good to be back in the quiet and coolness of the hills after the heat and noise of the Royal Show, but my mind keeps going back to the glorious array of beautiful…

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Show Holiday

Central Western Daily · Saturday 3 April 1948 · page 2

Orange Chamber Commerce will recommend to business houses shops in the city…

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Show Booth

National Advocate · Saturday 3 April 1948 · page 2

An explanation on the change in booth tenants for the Bathurst Show was given at an executive meeting yesterday by secretary N. B…

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Official Show Luncheon

National Advocate · Saturday 3 April 1948 · page 2

Only senior executives of Bathurst A. H. and P. Association would be invited to attend the official luncheon to the Governor, Lt. Gen…

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First Show Results

National Advocate · Saturday 3 April 1948 · page 2

First Results of the 1948 Bathurst Show will br published in Wednesday's issue of the Advocate. The Fine Arts and Needlework sections…

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Show Attractions Ice Skating Highlight

National Advocate · Saturday 3 April 1948 · page 2

It is almost impossible to believe without seeing what perfection in skating really means until one has seem which Mr. Vince (Pedro),, Labb, one…

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Record Show Expected by President Best Outside Sydney

Central Western Daily · Saturday 3 April 1948 · page 1

“Given three days of fine weather the Orange show will be the most outstanding ever staged in this district,” said Mr. W. B. Pascoe,…

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Buckjumping at Bathurst Show Will Equal Best in West

National Advocate · Saturday 3 April 1948 · page 1

Although hopes about the visit to Royal Sydney Show in quest of buckjump competitors were "dashed", the contests arranged for Bathurst Show next…

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Cycling Carnival Off

National Advocate · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 2

Bathurst Cycle Club was forced to abandon their track carnival on the Bathurst Sportsground yesterday afternoon. Heavy rain during the…

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Record Show Entries

National Advocate · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 2

Entries for the various sections in this year's Bathurst Show are expected to exceed all previous recrdos. The staff of the A. H. and…

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Women Keen for Show Success

Central Western Daily · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 2

Women are taking an increasing interest in exhibits at the Orange show. An amazing number of…

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Letters to Editor Flower Show Difficulties

Central Western Daily · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 5

Sir,—Some two weeks ago I was privileged to visit the flower show staged by the Orange and District Horticultural…

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New Union Clubs Show Good Form

Central Western Daily · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 8

Rugby Union clubs showed fair form at Saturday’s trials at National Park oval. The games convinced followers of the code that the competition this…

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Bathurst Show Trots "The Best Ever" Cup to Nobleman

National Advocate · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 4

Bathurst Trotting Club's Show meeting held on Saturday was claimed to be the most successful ever staged by the local club. A…

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Refreshments at Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1948 · page 2

St. Vincent's Women's Hospital Auillary will be conducting a refreshment room close to the main Art Pavilion at the Bathurst Show. The…

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Real Ice Skating at the Bathurst Show Ground

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1948 · page 2

Of outstanding interest to many sightseers among the side shows at the show this week will be the real ice skating demonstrations by the St…

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Show Exhibit for Orange Rush Job for Organisers

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 6 April 1948 · page 5

Mr. Ken Trevitt. manager of the Western Group of Agricultural Societies, said last night…

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Show Holiday

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 April 1948 · page 2

Bathurst business houses will close at 12 o'clock on Friday, second day of the Bathurst Show. This was decided at last night's meeting of the…

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First Show Awards

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 April 1948 · page 2

First judging in the Bathurst Show took place yesterday afternoon, when the Needlework and Pine Arts Sections were judged. Although entries…

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