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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 3 of 52

Oberon News Show Officials Appointed

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1948 · page 4

OBERON, Monday: At a meeting of the Oberon A. H. and P. Association a letter was received requesting space for a horse-o-plane;…

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British Industry Fair Preparation in Full Swing

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 21 January 1948 · page 6

With only a few months to go, preparations for the British Industries Fair of 1948 are now in full swing…

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Prize Money of £17,500 Sydney Royal Show

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 21 January 1948 · page 7

PRIZE money [?] to £17,000 will be competed for at the [?]coming Royal Easter Show commencing on March 20…

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Show Holiday

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 17

Mudgee Council, at the request of the Agricultural Society, has decided to apply for a public holiday on Friday, March 5, the first…

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Effort to Break Picture Show Monopoly Washington

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 2

The Government has asked the Supreme Court to force five major Hollywood producers to sell their interests in 3,137 theatres…

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The Shell Show a Song For All Occasions

National Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 5

"Song writing under unusual and sometimes trying conditions is all in the game," says George Formby, English comedian, who is now appearing…

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More Child Crime in Orange Court Figures Show Increase

Central Western Daily · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 1

Child delinquency is increasing in Orange, according to the records of Orange Children’s Court for 1947, when 326 Children’s Court cases were heard…

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Britain's World Fair London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 1

With four months to go, preparations for the British Industries Fair of 1948 are now in full swing. The allocation of space to over 3,000…

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Australia Day Carnival Non-Stop Programme

Central Western Daily · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 5

A non-stop programme of sporting events will be held at National Park on Monday afternoon, when the Australia Day Ambulance Benefit carnival will be staged, and will be the only major…

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Increased Prices Admission To show

Central Western Daily · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 1

Admission charges at the Orange Show in 1948 will be increased from 2- to 2 6 a head…

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Three Nz Judges for Horses at Royal Show

Central Western Daily · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 7

It is anticipated that the appointment of three New Zealand Judges in the Royal Easter Show horse section will evoke…

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Royal Show Poultry Entries Closing On February 2

Central Western Daily · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 7

Entries for the poultry section of the 1948 Royal Easter Show close finally on Saturday February 7 next…

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Orange Show Catering Job Goes To Firm From Victoria

Central Western Daily · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 1

Orange A, and P. Association has accepted the tender of a Bendigo firm to do the catering for luncheon and afternoon tea at the next Orange Show from April 13…

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Show Catering Decision

Central Western Daily · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 1

At the meeting of the commence a Orange Show Society which decided to [?] the offer of [?]…

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Fallen Tree Stops Swimming Carnival

Central Western Daily · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 4

A huge tree which fell across the Coonamble Swimming club’s pool caused the postponement of the club’s…

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Alteratbns to Mudgee Show Schedule

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 7

The attention of competitors in the Trotting events and exhibitors in the Fruit section is drawn to two alterations in…

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SWIMMING Starter Injured Country Championships Carnival Tamworth

National Advocate · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 2

The opening day of the Country Swimming Championships was marked by an unusual incident when P. Hayes, of Newcastle, check starter…

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Athletic Carnival at Orange Today Busy Holiday Planned

Central Western Daily · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 1

Major attraction in Orange today — Australia Day holiday—will be an athletic and cycling carnival on National Park, while the cricket competition will be advanced another stage with all-day games in the A grade…

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Show Society to Hold Smoke Social

Central Western Daily · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Orange A. and P. Association on Thursday night it was decided to hold a smoke social on the first…

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Cyclists Hurt at Carnival Fines Imposed On Five Riders

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 27 January 1948 · page 1

A crowd estimated at 2,500 people attended the cycling and athletic carnival at National Park yesterday. It was one of the most successful sporting carnivals held…

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