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

Shows & fairs, 1949

952 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 48

Fair Rent Determination

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 2

Two cases of rent determination were adjourned at the Bathurst Court yesterday until May 2. The premises concerned were 51 Piper Street…

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So Fair So False

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 4

Star nodded delightfully. And now for as much news as ever I may their But first, you simply must wine down and have something to…

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Exhibition by Von Nida

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 8

The outstanding performances of professional golfer Norman Von Nida in winning the McWilliams Wines and…

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Show Awards

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 2

Miss Nancy Stocks, well known Bathurst equestrienne, was successful yesterday in the Ladies' Hack section at the Royal Easter Show. Miss…

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Second Day Record for Show

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—A total of 43,025 people attended the Royal Easter Show today a record for the second…

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Public Holiday For Orange Show

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 1

A public holiday has been declared in Orange and in Cano bolas Shire for the second day of Orange Show, Friday, May 6. The show this year will be public holiday for the main on three days thursday day of the show…

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Bowling Notes Big Programme Ahead For Easter Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 4

Local bowlers appreciated last week-end's sunshine and are now hoping that the fine weather will continue for the Easter…

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Record Crowd at Show Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 2

Eight thousand more people attended the Sydney Show today, the second day, than on the corresponding day last year…

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So Fair So False

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 6

"Are you ill?" stella cried in distress, sprinting to support her. The elder woman moistened her lips, gasping out: "It's nothing—I…

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Carnival at Grenfell Orange Entries

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 12

A team of Orange athletes will compete in a carnival at Grenfell on Anzac Day. The carnival, will mark the…

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Royal Show Official Opening Today

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Sydney's Royal Easter Show will be opened officially by the Governor of NSW (Lt. Gen. Northcott) at 2.30 tomorrow…

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Big Crowd at Royal Show

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.— Despite light showers this morning large crowds attended the third day of the Royal faster…

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Trangie Show More Spectators Events

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 1

TRANGIE, Tuesday: The Trangie Show Society intends to introduce more speed for exhibitions such as wood chopping and sheaf tossing,…

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Demand for Beef Cattle Show Sales

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Anticipation of the signing of a new meat agreement with Britain brought keen competition, particularly from Queensland…

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Parade to Be Televised Show Innovation

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The Grand Parade at Sydney Show on Friday will be televised for the first time. A television camera will be…

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Official Opening of Show Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 2

Blood horses and pedigree cattle worth more than £1,500,000 took part in the first grand parade of 1949 at the Royal Easter Show…

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Orange Show Entries Closing Date Is Tomorrow

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 2

The secretary of Orange Show Society, Mr. Noel Aird, said yesterday that entries for Orange Show would close…

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WALLERAWANG Excellent Show By Boys And Girls' Club

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 2

Following upon invitations issued to their parents and friends by members of the Boys' Club and Girls' Club, a large number of…

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So Fair So False

National Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 8

"Dear," he said soothingly. "I don't really see how she could make much of anything that she heard me say yesterday — presuming, of course, that…

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Flower Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 10

The schedules are now ready for the annual Methodist flower show, and may be obtained from the secretaries, Mesdames O. L. Deall, and…

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