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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 16 of 48

Local Greyhound Breeder Scores Show Championship

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 2

In what is probably a record breaking exhibit for such a young animal, an unnamed Lithgow-bred greyhound pup scooped…

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Grand Parade at Royal Show SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 1

More than 1000 blood horses and pedigree cattle took part in the first Grand Parade at the Royal Show…

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Yeoval Voice Grand Parade Will Be a Feature Yeoval Show on May 10

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 6

On of the features of Yeoval Tenth Annual Show on Tuesday, May 10, will be the Grand Parade, and every arrangement is being…

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Malvern Star Show

Central Western Daily · Friday 15 April 1949 · page 2

Going to the Royal Easter Show this year? Then go with Roy Rene (MO). Hal Lashwood, Young Harry Griffiths, June Mendoza and…

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So Fair So False

National Advocate · Monday 18 April 1949 · page 4

"I thought I'd seen him somewhere before," she explained, looking searchingly after the man. Stanley followed her eyes, asking amusedly: "What is…

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So Fair So False

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1949 · page 4

Born in Vienna, daughter of a teacher of music, her mother had died when Elizabeth was twelve. They were very poor. Besides teaching music…

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New Inventions at British Industries Fair

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 19 April 1949 · page 6

A famous firm of British chemist's will be showing at the London Section of the B.I.F. a drug with a three-fold purpose. It is known as…

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Huge Crowd at Show

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 19 April 1949 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday— Tens of thousands of people thronged the Sydney Showground today for the second last day of…

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Lithgow Players Win Two Bowls Titles At Easter Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 19 April 1949 · page 4

Marked by keen interclub competition, the Easter bowls carnival, which comprised the western district championships staged by the Western District Bowling Association, was held at the Lithgow club over the four-day holiday period…

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Million Attend Royal Show Veteran Wins High Jump

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: The millionth visitor to the Royal Easter Show passed through the turnstiles today, when over 103,400 people attended. This…

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Two World's Record Times By Tom Kirk At Royal Show

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 19 April 1949 · page 4

One of Australia's champion axemen for many years, Tom Kirk, of Mt. Wilson, won a 15-inch standing cut in world's…

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So Fair So False

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 April 1949 · page 4

She might have done differently, that she knew. She might—ah, how bitter the thought—have been an honorable wife, beloved, adored…

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Show Attendance

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 April 1949 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Since the Royal Easter Show began last Saturday week, more than 1,151,000 people have passed through the turnstiles…

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St. Barnabas' Flower Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 April 1949 · page 2

A feature of the St. Barnabas Flower Show on April 25 will be a fancy and produce stall and afternoon tea. The display should be most…

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Lithgow Fox Terrier Wins Show Award

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 April 1949 · page 2

In another list of successes a Lithgow dog has shown out well in Sydney by taking off major awards in the Royal Easter Show…

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Sydney Show A Meeting Ground For City And Country People

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 20 April 1949 · page 8

Someone with imagination last week called the Royal Easter S h o w “a gigantic vision,” and indeed it was. To see this shop window of the State, as the Show has been…

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Space Problems May Result in Divided Show Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 April 1949 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Society will consider a proposal to hold two shows a year instead of one because of the limited space…

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So Fair So False

National Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1949 · page 6

"Tomorrow?" she asked, a startled note in her voice. He nodded, regaining something of his amiability at her interest. "Of…

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Hereford Show

Central Western Daily · Thursday 21 April 1949 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday. — Buyers from Australia at the Hereford Herd Book Society’s April show and sale saw the…

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Gang Show Productions

National Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1949 · page 2

since their first production in 1940 Gang Show Productions have increased in popularity each year. The 1940 Show, "Jamboree" is visiting…

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