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

Shows & fairs, 1951

666 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 34

Rain Washes Out Show-ground Celebrations

National Advocate · Monday 1 January 1951 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday: Rain ruined celebrations of Australia's 50th Year of Federal Government in Sydney tonight…

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Big Athletic Carnival on

Central Western Daily · Thursday 4 January 1951 · page 6

The newly formed Bathurst Athletic Club will field a team in the Orange athletic club carnival at Wada Park…

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Plans For Portland's Jubilee Tear Show

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 January 1951 · page 4

Since its formation just over two years ago the Portland A.H.I, and P. Society has achieved the almost impossible in the way of progress, having conducted two shows which have rivalled any ever held in the area. However, the secretary, Mr. M. Moore…

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Show Ploughs Used in London Streets

Central Western Daily · Thursday 4 January 1951 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday.—Thirty four snow ploughs, 230 lorries and 1100 men cleared London’s of snow yesterday as the…

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100 Athletes For Orange Carnival

Central Western Daily · Friday 5 January 1951 · page 12

One hundred athletes will take part in the 24 events which will be held at the athletic carnival at Wade Park…

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Governor to Open Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 January 1951 · page 2

The Governor of New South Wales, Lt.-General Sir John Northcott, has expressed his willingness to officially open…

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Mobil Show More Stars to Appear

National Advocate · Friday 5 January 1951 · page 6

The nineteenth programme of the Vacuum Oil Company's Mohil Show will feature as guest artists, voice of a young Melbourne mezzo…

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Car Charges For Carnival Fixed By Show Society

Central Western Daily · Saturday 6 January 1951 · page 2

The question of charge, for car parking space and general admission charges charges for vehicles at the forthcoming Bushmen’s Carnival was discussed at some length at the monthly meeting of the Orange Show Society on…

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Lithgow Show

National Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1951 · page 1

LITHGOW, Friday: The Minister for Hartley (Mr. J. Chalmers) and the Governor (Sir John Northcott) will open Lithgow Jubilee Show in…

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Big Entry For Athletic Carnival

Central Western Daily · Saturday 6 January 1951 · page 16

Entry of a team of athletes from Parkes will increase the number visiting competitors in the Orange Carnival at Wade…

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Donations To Orange Show

Central Western Daily · Saturday 6 January 1951 · page 5

Cash donations totalling £200 and many valuable trophies have been received by Orange A. and P. Association for the…

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Exhibition Matches

National Advocate · Monday 8 January 1951 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday: The visiting professional tennis players played on exhibition match at Burwood today, Parker defeating Budge 6/1. 4/6, 6/3…

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Surf Carnival Success

National Advocate · Monday 8 January 1951 · page 2

SORRENTO. Sunday: The visiting Manly life saving; team were successful in the Sorrento surf carnival in Victoria today…

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Country Me Ran Well At Carnival

Central Western Daily · Monday 8 January 1951 · page 12

Country athletes performed outstandingly well against top ranking Sydney men in all athletic events at Wade Park…

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Air Travel Statistics Show Need For Drome

Central Western Daily · Monday 8 January 1951 · page 1

In 1950, 26,000 passengers were carried on the Butler’s Bathurst-Sydney-Bathurst air service. Of-these 6000 travelled from or to Orange…

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“Flying Saucer” Sets New Hat Style At Paris Show

Central Western Daily · Monday 8 January 1951 · page 6

Tiny flat-topped bowler hats named “Churchills” are the sensation of Pierre Balmain’s between season fashion show, according to Reuter’s Paris correspondent. Worn for day or evening, they…

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Big Sports Carnival

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1951 · page 2

The biggest cycling and athletic carnival evelr staged In Bathurst will be held at the Sportsground next Sunday. Athletes from Parkes,…

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International Stars for Carnival

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1951 · page 2

A large entry of athletes and cyclists will appear at next Sunday's big cycling and athletic carnival on the Bathurst Sports Ground. Two…

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Big display of land products for the Show

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 10 January 1951 · page 11

The 1951 Sydney Royal Agricultural Show will be staged as an important part of Commonwealth Jubilee…

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Show Society's Great Work

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 6

At the invitation of show president Lou Kremer, and in company with him a reporter from the "Mercury," inspected the work being done at…

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