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

Shows & fairs, 1931

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R.a.s.show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 4

Entries for all horse sections at the Sydney Show close on 21st February. in our last issue, to the report of the Show meeting, it was erroneously…

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APPROXIMATELY £200 Profit Hospital & Ambulance Carnival Excellent Result

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 4

Despite bad times and the nonpatronage by many leading citizens, the Parkes hospital and ambulance carnival recently…

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1931 Show Will It Be Held ?

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

One of the important questions which will probably engage the attention of the members of the Cowra P., A. and H. Association to-morrow…

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Ambulance Carnival Arrangements Well in Hand Committee Working Whole- Heartedly for Success

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 7

These in attendance at a meeting of the Ambulance Carnival committee on Tuesday evening were the following:…

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Show Finance W. and F. Committee's Recommendations To "Balance the Budget"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 4

At a meeting of the Show Committee on Saturday afternoon, the Hon Treasurer (Mr. N. C. Smith) submit ted the balance sheet for 1930. This…

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Swimming Carnival In aid of Cowra District Hospital Funds Work of Big Band of Enthusiasts Very Poorly Rewarded

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 7

For the second time within the space of a few weeks a Swimming Carnival was conducted in the pool near the railway bridge…

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Grenfell District Hospital. Sports and Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 2

THE above function having been indefinitely POSTPONED, the Diretcors desire to convey their sincere appreciation and thanks to all who…

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Down to £700. Prize Money at Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 2

As a result of the deliberations of the schedule committee of the Young P. and A. Association on Friday, the show prize money, which had been…

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Ambulance Carnival Meeting of the Committee Arrangements Further Advanced

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 1

Those present at a committee meeting of the above held on Friday evening last were: Messrs. P. H. Brien (President), J…

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Education by Travel Y.A.L. Excursion To Royal Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 7

There will no doubt, be many parents who will be attracted to a proposal of the Young Australia League, whereby a big group of country boys…

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Diggers' Swimming Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 2

The above held yesterday at the Railway Dam was poorly attended, the gate takings amounting to only £5/15/. Competitors were scarce,…

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Swimming Carnival Many Close Finishes Excellent Diving

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 3

Adverse weather conditions having been experienced by Condobolin swimming club on many occasions for its night carnivals made it uncomfortable…

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The Garden Growing Show Chrysanthemums

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 6

As an exhibitor at many shows, I would advise chrysanthemum growers to pay particular attention to their plants just now. Experience proves…

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Show Society Election of Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 5

The adjourned annual general meeting of the members of the show society was held last Saturday week. Present, Messrs Bede Mooney…

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Country Boys Easter Excursions to the Easter Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 4

Once again an opportunity is being offered country boys to visit the Royal Show in Sydney and to see the Blue Mountains, Sydney Harbour, the…

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CARNIVAL. Hospital and Ambulance

Western Champion · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 9

At a meeting held in the Council Chambers last night a balance sheet in connection with the recent combined arnival for the Hospital and…

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No Show at Narromine

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 3

Only thirty out of a total of nearly 200 members attended the meeting of the Narromine P.A. and H.A. on Saturday afternoon last to decide…

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Country Boys. Easter Excursions to Royal Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 4

Once again an opportunity is being offered country boys to visit the Royal Show in Sydney, and to see the Blue Mountains, Sydney Harbour,…

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Tullamore P & A. Association Collection to Defray Debts. Adjourned Annual Show Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 5

The adjourned annual meeting meeting of members of the Tullamore P.A and H. Association was held in the Picture Theatre on Saturday last. The President, Mr. G. E. Rathbone, forwarded an apology for unavoidable absence., Mr. John Crowley. Vice-President,…

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Will the Show Held ?

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

The adjourned annual meeting of the P., A.and H. Association, to be held on Thursday afternoon next, will be an important gathering, as it…

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