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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 5 of 40

Bushmen’s Carnival Profitable

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 1

The annual Bush men’s Carnival, conducted by Orange Show Society on January 17, resulted in a profit of £234/8/11. This was revealed in a…

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Severe Cuts in Bowls Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, This Afternoon.-- Officials announced today that the singles and fours of the Country bowling championships…

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Close Interest in Trots Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 1

PERTH, This Afternoon.--The clash between Sydney four-year-old Ribands and champion pacer Avian Derby will…

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Easter Carnival May Help Tennis Revival

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 5

With the three summer competitions decided, Lithgow Tennis Association has begun preparations for the four-day Easter tournament, nominations for which are being called following a preliminary-meeting held last…

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Show Society Decides To Establish A Reserve Fund For Plant

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 2

At a committee meeting of Orange Show Society on Monday night it was decided to set aside £100 this year in a reserve account for the purchase of plant and machinery for the maintenance of the Showground. Each following year consideration will be given as to what…

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Preparations for Gulgong's Annual Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 9

Cups and trophies to be offered as prizes at Gulgong's annual Show to be held on March 4th are on display in…

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Council’s £50 For The Show

Central Western Daily · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 2

This year, Orange City Council will spend only £50 on its exhibit at the Orange Show…

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Flower Show

National Advocate · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 2

A flower show is being organised to assist the medical work in Australia and New Guinea undertaken by the Australian Board of Missions. It is…

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Glen Innes Show

Central Western Daily · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 10

GLEN INNES—Preparations were well advanced and indications were that everything…

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Cumnock Show on April 29

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 10

Cumnock's annual Show will be held this year on Wednesday, April 29, for which date application has…

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Cost Of Council Show Display

Central Western Daily · Saturday 21 February 1953 · page 2

Orange City Council Chief Electrical Engineer, Mr. M. D. Connaghan said yesterday that a statement by Alderman T. Monchin that £800 had been spent by council at last year’s…

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A Modern Sedan Vauxhall's New Coupe-Utility on Show Today

National Advocate · Monday 23 February 1953 · page 4

Vauxhall's new coupe-utility, in both the 15 hp Wyvern and 23 hp Velox styles can be aptly described as a practical, 10cwt utility with the…

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Fair Rent Matters

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 2

The following Fair Rents Board determinations were announced by Mr. Dash, S.M., at yesterday's sitting of Bathurst Court: Rural Bank, R. G. L…

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Bathurst Athletic Carnival

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 2

Preliminary arrangements now being made indicate that the athletic carnival at Bathurst on March 8 will be the biggest and…

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Flower Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 2

A flower show will be held in the Cathedral Hall this afternoon. The function will be officially opened toy Bishop Wilde at 3 o'clock. Persons…

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Dog Entries for the Orange Show

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 6

Dog owners are reminded that “Dogs’ Day” at the Orange Show this year will be Friday, April…

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Successful Show Ball

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 February 1953 · page 19

Inclement weather conditions failed to marr the ball as they had to the Show itself…

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At the Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 February 1953 · page 19

One could not help feeling impressed with the way which, despite the adverse weather, the show "went…

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Many Stars at Landy Carnival

National Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1953 · page 2

In addition to John Landy, Les Perry, Australian title and record holders in the mile event and many other Australian and NSW title…

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Special Section at Dunedoo Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 February 1953 · page 14

The special sub-section to be included in the schedule of the Dunedoo Show on March 7, has been sponsored…

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