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

Shows & fairs, 1932

442 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 23

Lake Cargelugo Show Successful Exhibition Fine Weather—Good Attendance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1932 · page 2

The take Cargelligo P. A. H. & I. Association held their seventh annual exhibtion on Wednesday and Thursday last, under favourable…

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Temora Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1932 · page 4

The 47th annual Temora Show will be held on [?] and 22nd September and it is anticipated that a record crowd will witness the…

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The Coming Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1932 · page 1

In providing such a substantial prize for competition in the Food Products Class at the coming West Wyalong Show "the Colonial Mutual…

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Maizey and Jefferies to Meet at Show Time

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 August 1932 · page 4

At this juncture, Mr. Armstrong made the announcement, which evoked loud applause, viz., that he had been successful in matching…

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Big Carnival In Sydney in April Next (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1932 · page 1

In a broadcast address last night the lord Mayor, Alderman Walder said that the Citizens of Sydney Organising Committee were making…

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Parkes Jockey Club Show Meeting Very Fair Attendance

Western Champion · Thursday 1 September 1932 · page 13

The Show Meeting of the Parkes Jockey Club opened this afternoon, in delightful spring-like weather, with a very fair attendance and good racing. As a result of the rain on Tuesday the course was in excellent order…

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Parkes Show Proves a Financial Success in Parkes P. A. AND H. ASSOCIATION 53rd Show Wet Weather on First Day Mars Attendance. Splendid Entries; Fine Collection of Exhibits

Western Champion · Thursday 1 September 1932 · page 6

If the rather hackneyed statement that a "Show is the Shop-window of a district" is true, then Parkes has no reason to be ashamed of its 53rd exhibition, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday. The entries were good and the exhibits gave an ideal of the productivity of our wonderful district. The sheep class and the district exhibit were something of which we could well feel proud, and the horse and other…

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Parkes Show The Booths

Western Champion · Thursday 1 September 1932 · page 17

The refreshment booth with in the hands of the ladies of the Methodist Church, supervised by Mesdames Wm Kelly and H. Dodd, assisted by a…

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Grenfell Show. Sheep Guessing Competition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1932 · page 2

The weight of the sheep at the Grenfell Show was 108. Messrs. G. F. Hall and R. Priddle guessed the exact weight. Mr. Steve…

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Show Takings. Exceed Last Year

Western Champion · Thursday 1 September 1932 · page 15

Despite the wretched weather the first day of the Show, and the consequent big drop in the gate takings (which were only a little…

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Smoke Social Convivial Evening. Suggestions for Show Betterment

Western Champion · Thursday 1 September 1932 · page 5

The first time for five years, the P.A. and H. Association decided this year to hold a smoke social, and despite the fact that Tuesday night was as unpropitious as could be imagined so far as weather conditions were concerned over 50 gathered at the…

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General News Remarkable Win Mr. Walter Ingrey Scoops Pool at Parkes Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1932 · page 2

Having taken honors at Grenfell, Young, Bathmst and other shows, Mr. Walter Ingrey descended right into the camp of the sheep breeders…

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"Rainbow Fair" At Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 7

The Presbyterian Church committee will conduct a "Rainbow Fair" in the Lyceum Hall, Ungarie, on Friday 30th September and Saturday 1st October…

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Ungarie's Big Carnival Successful Annual Show In Fine Weather After Bountiful Rain

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 4

There was great jubilation in towr and district when rain poured down on Tuesday evening, but there were many expressions of sympathy with…

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Cowra Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 4
Also in Cowra Free Press

Cowrn Show is fixed for the 13th and 14th September, and entries for the tro[?]ting events close on the 3rd September, and general entries on…

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Show Luncheon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 1

A meeting of the ladies committee which is conducting the shoow luncheon booth, and afternoon tea was held on Saturday last at the…

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Show Week Attraction

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 4

Well-known throughout Australia for the high standard of their entertainment, and with a host of friends in Wyajong and district Coles…

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Show Traffic Police Warning

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 1

The West Wyalong Police have asked us to notify motorists, and drivers of vehicles, that the same show traffic regulations will be…

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Show Races Friday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 1

A reminder is given that the West Wyalong All Heights Race Club will conduct a meeting on the local course on Friday next, 9th inst., the day…

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