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

Shows & fairs, 1954

762 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 39

Art Exhibition Attracts Crowd

National Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 2

A continuous team of persons interested in art, attended the exhibition of paintings in the Technical College yesterday and last night. The…

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Gulgong Show Was All-Time Record; Growth of Team Work Praised by State Member, Mr. Leo Nott

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 7

The best Show in the history of Gulgong was conducted by the Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association on Friday and Saturday, March 12 and 13. The organisation was a fine tribute to the…

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Show Photos Next Week

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 1

Selected photographs of ring events at last Saturday's Cumnock Show will be published…

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Show aid to Guide fund

Central Western Daily · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 2

Orange Show Society will make a donation of £10/10/-to the W. F. Matthews…

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Brighter First Day for Orange Show Is Planned by Committee To hold sheep dog trials

Central Western Daily · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 1

In an endeavour to attract more people to the first day of the Orange Show in May this year the committee has planned sheep dog trials and special trade displays. The pavilion will also open at noon and the…

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Carnival in March ?

Central Western Daily · Saturday 27 March 1954 · page 2

Is the month in which Orange holds its Cherry Blossom Carnival — October—the best time of…

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Show Holiday for Turon

National Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1954 · page 2

Turon Shire Council will make representations to have April 30 proclaimed a public holiday within the Shire for the occasion of the…

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To Brighten The Show

Central Western Daily · Saturday 27 March 1954 · page 3

A suggestion that to brighten the Orange Show, A, and P. Association president, Mr…

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Chow dogs at Royal Show

Central Western Daily · Saturday 27 March 1954 · page 5

Chow Chow dogs on exhibition at this year’s Sydney Royal Show will have a better chance of reaching old age than other of their breed in China…

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Annual Wolaroi Carnival

Central Western Daily · Monday 29 March 1954 · page 3

The annual Wolaroi College Carnival will take place in the grounds of the college…

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Tennis Stars in Bathurst Brilliant Exhibition

National Advocate · Monday 29 March 1954 · page 4

Davis Cup star. Mervyn Rose, headed a squad of top-ranking Australian tennis players who gave a scintillating exhibition at Bathurst…

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Bathurst Show

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1954 · page 2

The sale of rights in connection with the forthcoming Bathurst Show took place no Saturday last when the following prices were realised. The fruit…

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Another Fast Car for Bathurst Carnival

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1954 · page 2

Word was received in Bathurst yesterday that another Italian car, a Masseratti, has been entered for the Mt. Panorama Races at Easter. The…

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October carnival the best for Orange, chairman claims

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 30 March 1954 · page 2

Cherry Blossom Management Committee chairman, Mr. J. N. Peek, said yesterday that he did not favour a move to have the Cherry Blossom festival held in March instead of October. However, the committee would consider the suggestion at its…

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Royal Easter Show

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 31 March 1954 · page 5

A giant electrically-lighted map in the Agricultural Hall will show visitors to this year's Royal Easter…

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Postal Facilities at the Royal Sydney Show 1954

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 31 March 1954 · page 5

General Postal facilities will be provided at the 1954 Royal Sydney Show to cater for the postal requirements…

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Lighted Map To Boost Country At Royal Show

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 31 March 1954 · page 4

A giant electrically lighted map in the Agriculture Hall will show visitors to this year's Royal Easter Show…

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P.m.g. Exhibit at Royal Agricultural Show, Sydney

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 31 March 1954 · page 4

For the first time since before the war, the Postmaster - General's Department will be an exhibitor at…

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Show Holiday

National Advocate · Thursday 1 April 1954 · page 2

Bathurst Council agreed last night to a suggestion by Bathurst A. H. and P. Association that application be made to have the second day of…

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Heavy Entries for Carnival

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 April 1954 · page 5

Excellent entries have been received and some of the State's outstanding athletes will be appealing at the Portland…

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