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

Shows & fairs, 1931

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Phar Lap Is "On the Spot" How Valley Form Reflects on V.R.C. Carnival Events

Western Champion · Thursday 29 October 1931 · page 13

Thousands went to the Valley on Saturday to ferret out something likely to whip Phar Lap in the Cup. No one found anything…

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The Turf Phar Lap Is on the Spot. How Valley Form Reflects on V.r.c. Carnival Events

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 October 1931 · page 3

Thousands went to the Valley on Saturday, to ferret out something likely to whip Phar Lap in the Cup. No one found anything…

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Far West Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 6

It is proposed to have a For West Exhibition at the Royal Agricultural Show in March next, proceeds from sales and charges for admission to go…

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Reduced Prices At Carnival Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 1

At a meeting last Wednesday night, Forbes Jockey Club decided to reduce the prices of admission for the "Back to Forbes" meeting…

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Steer Riding Contests Suggested for Ungarie Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 7

Speaking at the last Ungarie ShowMeeting. Mr R. J. Cafe expressed the opinion that it would be a good move on the part, of the local…

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CARNIVAL. Parkes Ambulance. Highly Successful

Western Champion · Monday 2 November 1931 · page 10

The Carnival in aid of the funds of the Parkes District Ambulance,. which was opened in the Masonic Hall Grounds last Wednesday…

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Show Dates Later Show Advocated But Motion Defeated

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1931 · page 4

At the adjourned meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee on Saturday afternoon last, Mr, A. B. Orellman moved the motion of which…

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The Black Canaries Sparkling Minstrel and Variety Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1931 · page 1

The minstrel and variety show by, the Black Canaries in the Tvioli Theatre, West Wyaiong, was one of the best and brightest enleriaininetfts,…

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C.W.A. Conference and Exhibition Big Gathering at Temora Wonderful Display (Abridged from Temora "Independent.")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1931 · page 2

Not only did Temora have the pleasure of receiving Relegates from other towns for their conference, but for some unaccounted reason, the…

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Hospital Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 5 November 1931 · page 8

The annual Hospital Carnival will be opened on Friday, November 13, which, will be observed as Eight Hour Day in Parkes, and will be…

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CARNIVAL. Parkes Hospital

Western Champion · Thursday 5 November 1931 · page 7

Mr. C. P. Cardiff presided at the weekly meeting of the Hospital Carnival Committee which was hold at the Council Chambers on Monday…

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Baby Show Everything Ready

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 1

The Baby Show which is being conducted by the "Back to Forbes Week" committee this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the C.W.A…

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Star Tennis Players Exhibition at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 1

On Wednesday next, local and district tennis enthusiasts will have an opportunity of seeing in action on the West Wyalong courts players of…

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Show Association Meeting of Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 4

An adjourned meeting of the West Wyalong Show Comm[?] was held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon last. The chair was occupied by…

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A Great Show "Back to Forbes" Concert Packed House Applauds Unprecedented Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 6

As anticipated, a record crowd packed itself into Forbes Town Hall on Tuesday night for the concert and variety entertainment…

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DAFFODIL FAIR—Contd

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 November 1931 · page 2

Fair. Speaking also for Mr. Connor—who had had a very strenuous week—he expressed the pleasure at being associated with Mr. Cooke in…

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Hospital Carnival

Western Champion · Monday 9 November 1931 · page 6

The Municipal Council has granted a request from the Secretaries of the Hospital Carnival—Messrs. H. E. Mullins and Lindsay Thomas—…

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Hospital Carnival Stall

Western Champion · Monday 9 November 1931 · page 6

Mrs Mortimore wishes to thank the many kind friends who have promised help and material for the sweets, ices, and soft drinks stall at…

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General News Church of England. Daffodil Fair

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 November 1931 · page 2

The annual Fete organised by the Church of England Women's Guild and Girls' Friendly Society was held in the Parish Hall on Friday and…

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Swimming Carnival For Memorial Building

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1931 · page 1

At a combined meeting ol the Literary Institute Hall Committee and the Swimming Club Committee, held on Thursday evening, it was decided to…

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