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

Shows & fairs, 1931

521 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 26 of 27

CARNIVAL. Parkes Hospital

Western Champion · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 1

The Carnival in aid of the funds of the District Hospital was continued again on Saturday, when the Street stalls were in charge of the…

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EXHIBITION. Antiques and Curios. Fine Display

Western Champion · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 8

During Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, St. Andrews' Presbyterian School Hall was converted into a miniature Museum,…

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Swimming Carnival (Contributed)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 2

To-morrow (Wednesday) night is the night for the swimmers and near swimmers, so roll up and help pay the debt off the Soldiers' Memorial…

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"The Fair Albertians."

Western Champion · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 12

"A 'Umble Admirer" (Albert) sends us the following verses. The sentiments are noble—but as a poem it would make Shakespeare turn in his…

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Swimming Carnival Wednesday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 1

Owing to the heavy rain which set in on Tuesday, night and continued throughout Wednesday, the Swimming Carnival, which was to have been held…

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Meeting of Carnival Committee

Cowra Free Press · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 6

In addition to the Ambulance Committee, Messrs. R. G. Riley, W. Mc-Leish L. Lawrence, and Mesdames Reilly and Starr were, also present…

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New Year's Eve Dance In Show Pavilion

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 7

As previously advertised, a grand social in aid of the Ungarie P.A.H. & I. Association will be held in the show pavilion on New Year's Eve…

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CARNIVAL. Parkes Hospital. Final Day

Western Champion · Monday 7 December 1931 · page 1

The final spasm of the Carnival in aid of the Parkes Hospital took place on Saturday afternoon and evening, but the patronage accorded…

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Swimming Carnival To-morrow Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 December 1931 · page 1

We give a final reminder that the swimming carnival in ald of the [?] on the Memorial Building, will be held at Mr.. R. Hel[?]'s baths to-morrow…

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Show Society

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 December 1931 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the members of the society was held last Saturday afternoon. Present, Messrs W. Smyth (President), W. B. Gayfer,…

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Carnival to be Continued

Western Champion · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 9

The Hospital Carnival Committee has consented to continue the Carnival on Saturday in aid of the "Brighten Up Month" Fund. The…

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Barden's Team Starts Summer Run. Carnival Items Galore

Western Champion · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 18

Almost every punter who was at Warwick Farm last Saturday definitely wiped off Vertigern as a Summer Cup possibility. It is difficult to see how this fellow whipped Nightmarch in New Zealand and how he made a hack of First Acre. Many think he has not acclimatised in Sydney. While he must undoobtedly have gone off, I think he would race much better with a more vigorous rider than McCarten. Not…

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Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 9

BOGAN GATE, Thursday. A meeting of the church people of St. Luke's Church of England was held on Monday night, when it was…

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Swimming Carnival For Memorial Building

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 1

Considering that the function had previously been postponed owing to heavy rain, and that the weather was still on the "cool side" for aquatics,…

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Barden's Team Starts Summer Run Carnival Items Galore

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 10

Almost every punter who was at Warwick Farm last Saturday definitely wiped off Vertigan a Summer Cup possibility. It is difficult to see…

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Barden’s Team Starts Summer Run Carnival Items Galore

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 3

Almost every punter who was at Warwick Farm last Saturday definitely wiped off Vertigan as a Summer Cup possibility. It is difficult to see how this fellow whipped Nightmarch in New Zealand; and how he mad e hack of First Acre. Many…

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S.F. Juniors Break-away Again From Association Not Getting "Fair Go"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 10

At a meeting on Tuesday night, South Forbes Juniors Cricket Club decided to withdraw from affiliation with the Forbes and…

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Saturday's Carnival

Western Champion · Monday 14 December 1931 · page 6

On Saturday, night a carnival was held in aid of funds for the "Brighten Up" month. The Country Women's Association had a stall near the…

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The Turf Barden's Team. Starts Summer Run. Carnival Items Galore

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 December 1931 · page 5

Almost every punter who was at W. F. last Saturday week definitely wiped off Vertigen as a Summer Cup possibility. It is difficult to see…

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EXHIBITION Of Class Work At Boys School

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 4

At the Boys Primary School on Monday, an exhibition of class work was held in the presence of a number of papents. The exhibition included…

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