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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 8 of 40

Lithgow Exhibit for Nimmitabel Show

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1953 · page 2

Having retained a clear superiority over the Hawkesbury exhibit at the local show, the Lithgow district exhibit will go far afield next, weekend when it will be assembled at…

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Show Camp for Junior Farmers

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 11 March 1953 · page 7

Goulburn A. P. and H. Society has decided to sponsor a show comp for members of Junior Farmers…

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Pool Carnival

National Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1953 · page 2

Council last, night granted an application by the Bathurst Olympic Pool Memorial Appeal Committee for permission to conduct a street…

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Spring Show

National Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1953 · page 2

Parks Curator (Mr.. Welch) reported to Bathurst Council last night on floral requirements to present a spring show of flowers in Kings Parade. The…

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Swim Carnival Washed Out

Central Western Daily · Thursday 12 March 1953 · page 12

The Combined Schools swimming carnival at the Orange baths yesterday was washed out…

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Registration for Show Dogs

Central Western Daily · Thursday 12 March 1953 · page 2

The Orange and District Kennel Club yesterday advised local dog owners that the R.A.S., Sydney,…

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Diversified Fair At School Market Day

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 2

The skeleton of a 17-year-old French youth wearing a tie and coat and smoking a cigarette was hung in the High School's chamber of horrors this morning by students preparing a display for the annual market day…

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Show Boat at Both Local Theatres

Central Western Daily · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 7

One of the preatest entertainments of all time Is brought to the Orange screen in “Show…

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Show Holiday

National Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1953 · page 2

Turon, Shire Council yesterday agreed to proclaim, April 17, the second day of the Bathurst Show as a public holiday throughout the Shire…

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Junior Farmers' 19th Royal Show Camp

National Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1953 · page 6

On Thursday, March 26 the 19th Junior Farmers' Camp, help in conjunction with the Sydney Royal Snow, will commence…

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Cloth with a "Bloom" British Industries Fair

National Advocate · Monday 16 March 1953 · page 2

LONDON, Sunday: One of the largest stands in the textiles and clothing section of this year's British Industries Fair will be occupied by a…

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Exhibition by Carruthers

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 12

JOHANNESBURG, Monday. — World bantamweight champion. Jimmy Carruthers, staggered each…

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Anniversary Fair Grand Success

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 4

Had the Postal Institute Hall been twice its size, there still would not have been sufficient space to conveniently hold the crowd which assembled last Saturday afternoon for the Anniversary Fair organised by…

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Lithgow Students As Hosts at School Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 2

Schools from Penrith to Lithgow will be represented at the Blue Mountains Schools and College Athletic Association…

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Prospects Good for Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 2

The 85th annual Bathurst Show should be the most successful ever staged, Preparations are well in hand. Entries in all sections are mounting…

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Sunshine Club's Annual Baby Show

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 4

Last Wednesday afternoon at the Parish Hall, Their Majesties the Babies were in complete control. These beautiful children were the centre of admiring mothers and nanas (one or two brave dads came along)…

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Rural Won Both Divisions At Swim Carnival

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 18 March 1953 · page 16

Judith Quinlan, of East Orange, was the most successful competitor in the O.D.S.A.A.A. swimming carnival. She won a total of five…

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Unions Show Criticism Of Strike Action SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1953 · page 2

The N.S.W. Labor Council meeting tomorrow night is expected to hear strong criticism of a strike today by…

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Exhibition by Bushfire Committee at Royal Show

Central Western Daily · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 8

The exhibit of the Bush Fire Committee at the Royal Easter Show this year will attract special…

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"Fair Go" Rotary Club Campaign

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 2

In order to emphasise the desirability of honesty in our dealings with our fellow citizens in all walks of community…

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