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

Shows & fairs, 1950

844 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 18 of 43

Trangie Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 4

TRANG[?]E. Monday: In spite of recent floods and serious fly attacks on sheep the Trangie show will be held on May 12-13. A very good display of…

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Big Crowd at Concert Dolly and Scotty Show

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 3

The Masonic Hall, Bathurst, was packed to capacity on Monday night—in fact, hundreds were turned away—for the Far West Health Scheme's…

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Orchids On Display At Flower Show

Central Western Daily · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 2

Chrysanthemum, [?] orchids, [?] have and burries will be features of the Orange Horticultural Society’s flower show, which opens at the Masonic Hall this afternoon. Dr. S. R. Dawes president…

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Horse Display Highlight Of Yeoval Show Record Attendance

Central Western Daily · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 2

A record crowd of 3,500 people attended the eleventh annual Yeoval Show on Tuesday, in bright, sunny weather. The entries for all sections…

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"It's Great to Be Young" Not a Local Show

National Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 5

There is still an erroneous idea in some quarters that "It's Great to be Young" is a local Scout show. The facts are, that although local…

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Presbyterian Fair

National Advocate · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 2

May Fete with various stalls, one of which is nothing over the sum of 2 -. There is also a work and cake stail and a dainty afternoon tea will…

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Scouts Show

National Advocate · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 2

Booking will close at 11.30 on Saturday morning at Lasky's for the Sydney Scout Gang Show Revue. "It's Great to be Young." Tickets have…

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Dubbo Show

National Advocate · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 2

DUBBO, Thursday: Dubbo Show opened today in fine and warm weather, and prospects for a big attendance at the main day tomorrow, appear…

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Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 2

An invitation is extended to members of the public to forward the Bathurst Show secretary (Mr. N. Richardson) any suggestions for the…

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Bathurst Show Success

National Advocate · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 2

Congratulations were conveyed to Mr. L. Mockler. president of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association and his committee, by the president of…

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Splash Of Colour At May Flower Show

Central Western Daily · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 2

The Orange Horticultural Society’s May flower show—the first since the war—created a splash of color at At Masonic Hall yesterday. There were few entrants—less…

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Cudal Courier Cudal Flower Show Entries Were of High Quality

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 9

The annual flower show organised by members of St. James Church of England, was held on Saturday last in perfect weather…

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Over 3,000 Attends Yeoval's 11th Annual Show Increase in Gate Takings

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 1

Many records went by the board at Yeoval's annual Show last Tuesday when the secretary (Mr. B. S. Bruchhauser) was able to announce an increase in gate…

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Around Yeoval Show Ring: Comment By Judges Grand Parade Proved Remarkable Spectacle

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 5

The large crowd watched with rapt attention as the Grand Parade moved off along the trotting track and finally lined up in front of the main section of…

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Winning Blooms in Horticultural Society’s May Flower Show List Of Awards

Central Western Daily · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 11

Chrysanthemerns and asters were the most outstanding standing flowers among competitive entries in the Orange Horticultural Society’s May Flower Show in the Masonic Hall on yesterday…

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Dubbo Show Large Crowd Attends

National Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1950 · page 1

DUBBO, Friday: There was a good attendance at the principal session of the Dubbo Show today, which was officially opened by the President of…

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Flower Show, Fete at Cudal (From Our Correspondent)

Central Western Daily · Saturday 6 May 1950 · page 5

CUDAL. — The annual flower show and fete arranged by Cudal Church of England members was held this week…

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Fair Rents Court Bathurst Case Adjourned

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1950 · page 3

Sitting as a Fair Rents Board Mr. Dash, S.M., yesterday heard [?] dance in three applications by R[?] McGill for determination of [?]…

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Show Crowds Defrauded

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The State Parliament was asked today to investigate complains that photographers at country shows were charging 2/6…

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Central Western Men's Hockey Zone Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 May 1950 · page 6

A series of Central Western Zone men's hockey matches will be played in senior and under 21 divisions at Bathurst…

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