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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 18 of 48

Orange Dramatic Society Prepares For New Show

Central Western Daily · Saturday 23 April 1949 · page 4

After a most successful showing of “Mischief in the Air,” the Orange Dramatic Society will dramatise…

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British Industries Fair New Inventions

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1949 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday: A famous firm of British chemists will be showing at the London section of the British Industries Fair, a drily with a…

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The "Levante Show"

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1949 · page 2

The Great Levante in person, with a rast of International Stars, opens a season in the big touring pavilion tonight and will show nightly for six…

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Attractions at the Show

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1949 · page 2

Many will remember the hit made last year on the show ground by the famous 'St. Moritz Skaters." This year is an entirely new variety,…

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Women Keen Show Exhibitors

Central Western Daily · Monday 25 April 1949 · page 5

Women are showing an increasing interest in the Orange Show, and this year’s unusually high number of entries predicts keen competition in the women’s sections. The Show takes place on…

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Bathurst Show Record Crowds Expected

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1949 · page 2

Bathurst Show will open on Thursday and continue on Friday md Saturday. There will be public half holiday…

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Orange Men As Show Judges

Central Western Daily · Monday 25 April 1949 · page 2

Mr. H. B. Welsh, of “Nandillyan Ponds,” Orange, has been appointed judge of ponies at the Wellington Show, to be…

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Queensland Exhibition

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 1

BRISBANE, Monday: The Queensland Industries Exhibition will be applied by the Stale Goversor (Sir John Layerack) tomorrow…

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Guests at Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 2

The residents of Macquarie Homes for the Aged, and members of the staff of the District and St. Vincent's Hospitals were the guests of…

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Manildra Gymkhana Big Success Polo Exhibition

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 7

An exhibition of polo by two Cudal teams was the highlight of the annual Manildra P.A. and H. Society’s gymkhana, held on the showground on Monday…

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Attraction at the Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 2

Many will remember the hit made last year on the Show by the famous St. Moritz Skaters, ballet, adagio, tap, phonetics, contortions, acrobatic…

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Record Show Is Expected

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 7

Given fine weather, there is every indication that the forthcoming Orange Show will be an…

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Soccer Junior Players Show Promise

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 2

On Saturday last junior Soccer trials were held on the Old Showground. Four games were played, two games by players under 12 years…

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Special Train for Bathurst Show

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 2

A special train will run from Orange to Bathurst on Friday for the second day of the Bathurst A.H. and P…

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Levante Show Brings New-type Entertainment

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 2

The Levante Show, which commenced a six night session in Bathurst last night, brings a new-type of entertainment to…

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Fair Attendance at Card Party

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 5

The Card Party organised by the C.W.A. was held on Thursday last when a fairly good number were present despite adverse…

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At Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 2

One of the outstanding sideshows at the Bathurst Show will be the Pinto sideshow where you will set Wee Jennie, the Little Princess, who…

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Papworth Luggage Goods at British Industries Fair

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 1

Leather goods and luggage made by workers at papworth Village Settlement will be shown at the British Industries Fair which will be held simultaneously in London and Birmingham from May 2 to May 13. The Papworth Village Settlement is the most comprehensive…

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B.M. Schools Sporting Carnival At Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 4

More than 1,200 students, from schools affiliated with the Blue Mountains Schools and Colleges, Sports Association packed the grandstand on the Recreation Reserve to-day to witness the 8th annual combined Athletic Carnival…

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Show People Come to Orange

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 4

An illusionist of repute the great Levante—is coming to Orange for Show week. With his supporting…

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