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

Shows & fairs, 1953

787 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 40

A Fair Deal Dubious Business Practices MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1953 · page 1

We believe that each of us has a only to deal fairly with his fellows in the transaction of life." The "we" in this case means the 12…

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3000 Gns. for Heifer Show Sale

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: At a private sale at the Sydney Show Ground to-day, Mr. W. B. Merriman, of Merryville, Yass, paid 3,000 guineas for a paid for a female of any cattle breed Australia. Yesterday a record price of 5,400 guineas was paid for a shorthorn bull…

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Portland Section of Lithgow "Mercury" Doll And Toy Show

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1953 · page 8

There was a good attendance at the Infants school last Thursday afternoon for the Doll and Toy Show, the second…

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Carnival Sideshows

National Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 2

For the benefit of children, the Carnival in Russell Street, will be open this afternoon, all day Saturday and Monday. Many and varied sideshow…

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Carnival Takings Improve

National Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 2

There was a bigger crowd at the Bathurst Street carnival last night than at any previous session except last Saturday…

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Comedy Show

National Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 2

The three act comedy "The Anonymous Lover" will be presented for a three nights season in the Masonic Hall commencing next Tuesday…

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Infants' School Doll Show

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 4

Despite inclement weather, the dolls' show at the Infants' School was a great success. Many mothers, friends and a…

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Bathurst Display at Show

National Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 6

A scene featuring King's Parade was depleted in a floral display by the Bathurst Horticultural Society at the Sydney Show yesterday…

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Bantam Breeder Has Show Success

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 6

Lithgow bantam breeder, Mr. Colin Heise, had marked success at this year's Royal Easter Show when his four Ancona…

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Heavy Exhibits Sales at Show

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 2

SYDNEY, This Afternoon.--Exhibitors at the Royal Show have reported that sales were much better this year than last…

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CORRESPONDENCE Citizens Should Support Carnival (To the Editor)

National Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 4

Sir.— Permit me, the opportunity of airing the following observations relative to the present campaign for raising funds to establish the Olympic…

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Manildra Show on Sept. 11-12

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 10

Manildra Show Committee at its first meeting fixed the dates for the 1953 Show as Friday and Saturday,…

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Show Accident Fund

Central Western Daily · Friday 3 April 1953 · page 2

Competitors, officials and all voluntary helpers at this year’s Orange Show will be…

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High Show Hopes

Central Western Daily · Friday 3 April 1953 · page 1

“I feel very confident of an outstanding display at this year’s show,” said secretary Mr. Noel Aird at Wednesday night’s A. and P. Association meeting…

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“Scotties” Will Play At Show

Central Western Daily · Friday 3 April 1953 · page 2

Orange Scottish Association pipe band will give a display at this year’s Orange…

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Show Attendance Nears Million

National Advocate · Monday 6 April 1953 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday; The Royal Agricultural Society expects the millionth visitor to the Royal Easter Show to enter the ground about noon…

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Horticultural Notes Bathurst Society's Royal Show Success

National Advocate · Monday 6 April 1953 · page 2

The Bathurst Horticultural Society stands an excellent chance of winning the, John Fairfax and sons Royal Challenge Vase, Which is presented to…

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Show Entries Close Tomorrow

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1953 · page 2

Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries in the general section of the Bathurst Show close tomorrow (Wednesday) with the secretary Mr…

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Pool Carnival Concludes Satisfactory Return Anticipated

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1953 · page 2

Following a season of 10 nights, the street carnival in Russell Street, organised by the Bathurst Olympic Pool Memorial Appeal committee,…

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Children's Day at Royal Show

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, This Afternoon.-- Thousands of children surged into the grounds of the Royal Show when the gates opened…

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