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

Shows & fairs, 1952

723 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 37

EDITORIAL It’s Your Show!

Central Western Daily · Thursday 1 May 1952 · page 1

If our annual show depended for success only on the efforts of the energetic band of officials responsible for…

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Games Athletes May Stage Return Carnival At Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 May 1952 · page 2

Guest speaker at the Tuesday night Rotary dinner, Mr. Keith Donald, sectional manager of the Australian Olympic team for Helsinki, said it was a "distinct possibility" that the entire athletic…

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Weather Permitting —“Show will be the best yet!”

Central Western Daily · Thursday 1 May 1952 · page 1

“Give us good weather and the 83rd Orange Show will be the finest yet staged,” show society officials said last night as the flushing touches were being effected at the showground in preparation for today—first day of the…

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Bathurst Carnival £100 Profit Likely

National Advocate · Friday 2 May 1952 · page 2

While accounts had yet tho be finalised the Bathurst Chamber of Commerce, could anticipate a profit of £400 or better from the street…

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The First Show M Orange

Central Western Daily · Friday 2 May 1952 · page 10

A browse through the files f the Orange “Advocate” revealed the following interesting article, published in the 1880’s :— Speaking to Major Cassidy…

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Alfie Clay to Fight at Show

Central Western Daily · Friday 2 May 1952 · page 16

Lightweight boxer, Alfie Clay, will be a. member, of Jimmy Sharman’s troupe at Orange Show today and tomorrow…

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£126 Profit From C. of L Flower Show

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1952 · page 5

A profit of £126 had been realised from the Cudal Church of England Flower Show, the treasurer…

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Show’s Second Day (In Perfect Weather) Broke All Records

Central Western Daily · Saturday 3 May 1952 · page 1

Second day of the 83rd Orange Show broke all records. Gate-takings were £1094 - £40 more than the previous record established on…

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Show Records

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 May 1952 · page 1

Show records are all the rage this year. Mudgee started off with an all-time high ic gate receipts, Bathurst did…

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Some Show Sidelights

Central Western Daily · Monday 5 May 1952 · page 3

The youngest competitor at the Orange Show last week was little Miss Joanna Mallon, 3½, who came second in the girls under-seven riding competition. She was beaten by a much…

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Thrills And Spiffs In The Show Ring

Central Western Daily · Monday 5 May 1952 · page 2

A spectacular programme of ring events—highlighted by thrilling exhibitions of buck jumping and steer riding—drew a record crowd of 2,000 people to the showground on Saturday, last day of the Orange Show…

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Orange Show Record £1852 Over Three Days

National Advocate · Monday 5 May 1952 · page 2

The Orange Show, which concluded on Saturday returned a total of £1852 in gate receipts over the three days. This is a record in the history of the…

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Show Was Most Successful Yet Record Gate-Takings

Central Western Daily · Monday 5 May 1952 · page 1

Total gate receipts for this year’s Orange Show amounted to £1851/9/-, a record in the history of the Orange A. and P. Association…

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A Woman’s Angle on the Orange Show

Central Western Daily · Monday 5 May 1952 · page 4

The hundreds of women who attended this year’s Orange Show found they had more than enough to occupy their time while the menfolk were busy with more masculine pursuits…

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Axemen Stage Good Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 6 May 1952 · page 2

Star axemen from many parts of N. S. W. competed for more than £100 prize money at yesterday's axemen's…

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Chrysanthemum Church Fair

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 2

Nearly £100 was raised for the Methodist Church Organ Fund at Saturday's Chrysanthemum Fair in Mort-street…

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Orange Show Takings Record

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 1

The Orange Show which finished on Saturday was an all time record financially, a total of £1852 being taken…

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Exhibitor “Stole The Show”

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 2

A Sydney exhibitor “stole the show” from local competitors in the painting and drawing sections at the Orange Show, With 21 firsts and 17 seconds…

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Society Already Plans 1953 Show

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 2

Executive members of Orange A. and P. Association have already received suggestions for possible improvements to be made at next year’s annual show. President of the Association…

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Cumnock Show “One Of The Best Yet”

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 1

Visitors from Molong Orange Canowindra Manildra and other neighbouring centers attended the 54th annual exhibition of…

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