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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 4 of 40

Church Army Unit to Show Films in Bathurst

National Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1953 · page 1

The Anglican Church mobile cinema unit screened an excellent programme of films in the Kelso parish hall last night and will be presenting the same…

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Show Injury

National Advocate · Monday 9 February 1953 · page 2

As the result of an unusual accident at the Oberon Show late on Saturday afternoon, a five years old boy was taken to the Oberon District…

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Far West Carnival Profits

Central Western Daily · Monday 9 February 1953 · page 5

Details of net proceeds of the Far West Christmas carnival have not yet been finalised, but…

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Diggers’ Races To Show Profit

Central Western Daily · Monday 9 February 1953 · page 1

The attendance at Orange Diggers’ races on Saturday although slightly below expectations,…

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Latest Local News "Show Boat"

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 February 1953 · page 3

One of the greatest entertainments of all time is brought to the Regent Theatre on Wednesday,…

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Main Day Success At Oberon Show

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 9 February 1953 · page 3

Fine weather attracted a big attendance to the second day of Oberon's annual show on Saturday. Ring events and the grand parade were the main features…

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Oberon Show Successful Second Day Interesting Ring Events

National Advocate · Monday 9 February 1953 · page 2

Fine weather resulted in a large attendance at the second day of the 1953 Oberon A. H. and P. Associations' Show on Saturday…

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R.A.S. Set Dress Standards For Show Events

Central Western Daily · Monday 9 February 1953 · page 9

Incorrectly dressed competitors and attendants will not be permitted to take part in ring events at this year’s Sydney Easter Royal Show…

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Model Garden at Royal Show

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, This Afternoon. -- For the first time in its history the Royal Easter Show will this year feature a model garden…

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Few Aldermen Show Interest In Orange Sport Says League man

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 16

President of Orange Rugby League, Mr. M. J. Noonan, told the annual League meeting on Monday night that the welfare of youth in Orange was a matter of small concert to…

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Agricultural Society Committee Has Show Arrangements Well in Hand

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 February 1953 · page 8

Show arrangements were practically finalised at last meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Society committee, and it was reported that every prospect was pleasing…

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Show Improvements

Central Western Daily · Thursday 12 February 1953 · page 10

Inverell P. and A. Association has an extensive programme of ground improvements in hand. Total…

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Everything Set for 1953 Dunedoo Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 February 1953 · page 14

Everything is set for the 1953 Dunedoo Show, and with entries pouring in, it should set an all time record…

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Stock Housing Acute for Royal Sydney Show

Central Western Daily · Thursday 12 February 1953 · page 7

Stock “housing” officer of Hit NSW Royal Agricultural Society this year faces cattle and horse accommodation problem more acute than at any time in the society’s history. Principal “landlord…

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Fair Rents Board

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 2

By arrangement, a Fair Rents Board matter, E. P. Jones v. E. J. Osborne, occupier of premises at 284 Russell St., was stood over until…

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Town Tattle Diocesan Flower Show

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 4

The Diocesan Women's Auxiliary is Organising a Flower Show and Sale of Gifts for the benefit of the medical work being undertaken by the Australian Board of Missions in Northern Australian, New…

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Bathurst Show Society Executive Decisions

National Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1953 · page 2

Following an executive meeting of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association on Wednesday, members said that the 1953 show had great prospects of…

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Worlds Best Wool Will Be Exhibited at the Orange Show

Central Western Daily · Saturday 14 February 1953 · page 3

A collection of wool samples from every wool-growing country in the world is being prepared for the Orange Show. The collection, when completed, will be the first of its kind ever assembled in Australia…

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Show Night Carnival

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1953 · page 7

The police-ambulance carnival in Victoria Park on Show night, February 27, will be one of the most…

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Royal Easter Show Extensive Preparations SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 16 February 1953 · page 2

Sydney Show ground has begun to lake on a "new look" as a small army of painters, plumbers, sign writers, and carpenters near the end of…

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