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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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Parkes Show Races

Western Champion · Monday 3 August 1931 · page 6

The programmes for the Parkes Jockey Club's show meeting (3rd and 4th September) have been issued. The events for the first day are:—Star…

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Young Sheep Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1931 · page 2

The following prizes were won by R. R. Armstrong at Young Sheep Show:- Strongwool ewe over 1/2 and under 2 1/2 years, first reserve…

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Spring Show. Opened at McGlynn's. Interesting Crowds

Western Champion · Monday 3 August 1931 · page 1

The opening of the Spring Show at McGlynn's on Saturday afternoon and evening was attended by delighted crowds, and…

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Mining in the District a Promising Show Near Buddigower

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 2

It was only to be expected that in a town and district formerly famous for its gold production—such as Wyalong that the period of depression…

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Show Dates

Western Champion · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 7

The following official list of annual Show dates has been Issued by the Council of the South-Western Show Associations: —…

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Ariah Park Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 1

In connection with the show to be held at Ariah Park on Wednesday October 7, the right of the publican's booth will be sold on Saturday next…

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Sheep Show Young's Record 40 Sheep Dogs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 2

Young's Sheep show, last Wednesday and Thursday, was a distinct success. Five hundred sheep were on view, there were 40…

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Gossip of the Day Lake Cowal Stories--should Have Been Sailor Settlements--arthur Grimm Takes a Hand--council "Probables" and "Possibles"--a Communist?--fun at the Show--consecration of Dr. Fox--forbes Wakes Up Politically Another C.P. MAN?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 4

Though he said a fortnight ago that lie would not accept nomination as a Country Party candidate for Ashburnham, It is understood that genial…

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Help the Show (To the Editor)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 2

Dear Sir,—In your report of the last Show Committee, meeting, I was reported as having moved that all mew bers who desired to help in a practical…

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Sale of Rights Show and Races

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 2

The rights in connection with the forthcoming West Wyalong Show, and All Heights Race Club meeting, were offered at auction by the…

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Trotting Hospital Benefit Meeting to Be Held on Saturday After Cowra Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 1

At a meeting of trotting enthusiasts, held on Friday night, Mr. P.H. presiding, It was decided to hold a meeting, In…

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The Show Loyally Support It

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 2

Loyalty is a word of rather extensive meaning but its meaning can seldom be mistaken no matter where applied. Mostly applied in the early…

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HOCKEY. Big Carnival. Parkes Girls' Sportsmanship

Western Champion · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 9

Athletic young womanhood reigned at the Showground yesterday, when the big hockey carnival of the year for the Hall Cup…

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Show Ring Manners. a Double Asset in the Heifer

Western Champion · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 15

At almost every stock show incidents occur which demonstrate the fact that exhibitors, have paid little or no attention to he cultivation of…

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Show Prizes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 7

Attention is directed to the adct. in this issue regarding additions to the horse sections at the Ungarle Show…

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HOCKEY Parkes Carnival Cardinals Defeated

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 1

Teams from Caragabal, Forbes, Narromine, Condobolin and Parkes competed at the hockey carnival conducted by the Parkes…

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QUANDIALLA Mr. Hugh Main To Open Show Repair Gang Active

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 3

The Weddi[?] Shire Council has seen [?]t to send a few men over to do maintenance work on the roads. Ploughs, scoops, horses and motor…

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S.O.S. “Save Our Show” The Shop Window of Our District

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 2

Although our Annual Show is only five weeks off, the rather startling Information was given at a meeting of the committee,…

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Cowra Show Organisation Being Pushed Ahead Canvass to Be Made of the Town and District

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 7

Those present at yesterday afternoon’s meeting were:— Messrs. P. H. Brien (President), H. Oliver, C. R. Goodacre, H. J…

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Young Show Entries

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1931 · page 1

In touch with the Young P. and A. Association to-day we were advised by the secretary that general entries in connection with the Young…

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