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

Shows & fairs, 1932

442 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 23

Swimming Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 5 January 1932 · page 3

• We hear that it is probable that a swimming carnival will be held here on Anniversary Day…

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Fruit and Industrial Show

Western Champion · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 9

The annual fruit and industrial show under the auspices of the Methodist Church, is to be held in the Masonic Hall and grounds on…

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Parkes Methodist Church Fruit Show and Industrial Exhibition Wed'sd'y and Thursday February 10 & 11 Masonic Hall and Grounds Prize List

Western Champion · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 12

Class I.—Fruit and Produce. 1. Half Dozen Peaches (Clingstones)................ 2 6 2. Half Dozen Peaches…

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Helping Our Ambulance Funds From Xmas Carnival Enable Old Debts to be Paid Superintendent to Go on Month’s Annual Leave. Proposal to Hold Swimming Carnival Left in Abeyance

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 4

Those in attendance at Tuesday’s meeting of the committee of the Cowra and District Ambulance, were Messrs. J…

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Boxing Mr. Joe Wallis Will Referee Big Fight at Cowra. Jeffries v. Maizey. Tommy Uren to Appear in Training Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 2

By special arrangement with Rushcutter’s Bay Stadium, Mr. Joe Wallis, famous Sydney referee, will come to Cowra on…

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Hospital & Band Carnival. Sub-committees Appointed

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 2

On Friday night last, those interested in the proposed Hospital and Band Carnival met, with the object of furthering the project, and…

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Parkes Hospital. Carnival Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 9

Mr. C. P Cardiff presided at the final meeting of the Hospital Carnival Committee, in the Council Chambers, last evening. There was a…

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The Garden Growing Chrysanthemums for SHOW.(Specially Written for the Cowra “Free Press”)

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 6

Those gardeners who are growing Chrysanthemums for show purposes will soon need to keep a look-out for the…

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Taxation Carnival (By Paul Cheyne)

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 4

Now almost classic is the Australian story of the bushman who asked his mate for a chew of tobacco. So generous…

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Show Association Meeting of Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 1

At a meeting of the Shew Committee on Saturday afternoon last, it was decided to hold the annual general meeting on Saturday. 13th…

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Swimming Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 2

Under the auspices of the Grenfell Sub-Branch R.S. and S.I.L.A. a swimming carnival was held at the Company's Dam yesterday afternoon…

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Taxation Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 1

Now almost classic is the Australian story of the busbman who asked his mate for a chew of tobacco. So generous was the "bite" taken that…

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Show Committee Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 6

A meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee was held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday and the following members were present: Messrs W…

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Wagga Show Society Overdraft of £12,000

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 3

Wagga.—The committee of the Murrumbidgee Agricultural Association is faced with the serious problem of financing a £12,000 overdraft Various…

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“Dare Devil” Goode to Appear at Anniversary Day Swimming Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 3

In conjunction with the appearance of the famous Dick Eve, the well-known “Dare Devil” Goode has offered to come to Cowra and…

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Defeat Stares Martin in Face If There Is Election. What Federal Elections Show. No Hope

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 6

Unless there is a radical change of opinion in the electorate, there is no possible hope of Mr. C. E. Martin, M.L.A.,…

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McGLYNN'S BAZAAR Official Opening. a Fine Show

Western Champion · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 1

Messrs. McGlynn and Co.'s Bazaar was officially opened on Saturday afternoon by the Mayor (Ald F. Spicer) in the presence of an…

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Ambulance Swimming Carnival a Very Big Success. Over £50 Taken

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 2

The Swimming Carnival, this afternoon, in aid of the funds of the Cowra Ambulance, in which Dick Eve, and “Dare-Devil”…

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Country Boys To See Harbor Bridge Pageant and Easter Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 4

Applications are being received from boys in all parts of the State to Witless the historic opening of the Sydney Harbor Bridge.' The Young Australia…

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Fruit Show and Industrial Exhibition

Western Champion · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 7

We would again remind our readers of the annual Fruit Show arid Industrial Exhibition in connection with the local Methodist. Church which is…

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