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

Shows & fairs, 1931

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Morongla Annual Carnival Held in Bleak and Unpleasant Weather Despite This, Secretary Norrie Says He Will Balance the Budget

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 2

As a general rule, all roads lead to Morongla on the occasion of the holding of the annual carnival at that centre. However on Wednesday last the w esthcr turned out to be so unpleasant that the attendance was a long way behind what it…

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Eugowra Show. Rain affects Attendance Principal Prize Winners

Western Champion · Monday 5 October 1931 · page 2

The attendance at the Eugowra Show on Wednesday last was adversely affected to rain which fell during the morning, though not in…

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Baby Show. a "Howling" Success C.W.A. EFFORT

Western Champion · Monday 5 October 1931 · page 7

Proud mothers, with babies of all. sizes, thronged the Masonic Hall on Saturday afternoon in connection with the Baby Show…

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Caragabal Hockey Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 3

On Wednesday, September 30th, the second annual hockey carnival for the Harry Randall Cup was held. Great preparations had been made,…

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Miscellaneous Loss of £167. Covering Young Sheep Show and General Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 4

That the estimated loss for 1931 covering the Sheep Show and the General Show, was £167 was the report tendered to the P. and…

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One Day Show. Eugowra

Western Champion · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 10

Eugowra's big "One Day Show" was a great success, but unfortunately weather conditions in the morning spoilt the gate. The afternoon…

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Competitive. District Exhibits at Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 2

The question as to whether a prize should he given at the 1932 Show for a competitive District Exhibit was introduced at the…

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TRUNDLE C.W.A. Annual Flower Show

Western Champion · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 1

The ninth annual flower show, held by the Trundle C.W.A. on Saturday last proved very successful. In all 463 entries were received. Mrs…

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General News Methodist Flower Show and Floral Fete

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 2

On Saturday next, 10th October, in the Parish Hall, the Methodist Flower Show and Floral Fete will be held. It is expected that there will be a…

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SUCCESS Parkes Baby Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 7

More than 80 babies competed on various sections of the baby show organised by the Parkes branch of the Country Women's…

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Show News From Round the West

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 2

Gllgandra P. & A. Association is the latest to discover that its recent Shaw was "about the only one to disclose a profit."…

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EUGOWRA Show Takings Stock For Flemington

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 3

Weather conditions very nice, although last week-end was very biller, cold, biting winds and sleet. Eugowra's big "One Day Show' was…

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BEDGERABONG New Vigoro Club More Show Wins

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 3

The recent rain was patchy, extending over a small area. The fall ranged from 14 to 21 points. Bedgerabong again has been among…

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Naradhan Notes Social Club's Gala Day and Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 2

One of the best days yet held by the Club was Monday last, when a large crowd assembled at The Park grounds at the Spring and foot hills. This is an…

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Wool at the Show the Judge’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 3

The following was read at yesterday’s P. A. and H. Association meeting:— Dear Sirs,—…

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After the Show First Meeting of the Committee

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 3

In the absence of the President (Mr. P. H. Brien) through illness, Mr. W. A. O’Neil occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the…

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Profit of Nearly £100 on Cowra Show a Highly Creditable Result Upon Which All Concerned Are to Be Congratulated

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 5

It will be remembered that at one time it was very doubtful indeed whether a Show would be held in Cowra this year or not, opinion being very divided on the matter. However, after weighing the pros and cons, it was decided to go on with…

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Bribbaree Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 October 1931 · page 2

Cr. Carr informed us on Saturday that there would be many attractions at the Bribbaree Show. Seven side shows were on the ground on…

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Open Column. Baby Show

Western Champion · Monday 12 October 1931 · page 9

Miss F. L. Loane writes:—The speeches at the Baby Show last week, as published, have given the…

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General News Bimbi. Presbyterian Flower Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 October 1931 · page 2

The annual Presbyterian Flower Show opened at Bimbi on Friday afternoon, and a wonderful array of blooms was shown, the sweet peas…

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