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

Shows & fairs, 1934

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Show Committee Monthly Meeting Schedule Revised and Adopted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1934 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee was held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon, when the following were…

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Show Ball Big Meeting of Ladies Strong Committee Formed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1934 · page 1

A meeting of the wives of Show Committeemen and other [?]s interested, called by the President (Mr. W. G. Butler) was held at the…

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"Race Not On" Show President's Assurance "Must Make Ring Attractive," He States

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1934 · page 2

"I want you gentlemen to understand that as far as I am concerned, "the race is not on," as stated at last meeting, nor will…

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Chrysanthemum Show Under the Auspices of the Presbyterian Church. Great Success. Wonderful Exhibits

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 May 1934 · page 2

Entering the Central Hall last Thursday afternoon, one would think, judging by the wonderful display, of flowers, that we had been enjoying a…

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Gundagai Baby Show. Results Exceed £100

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1934 · page 1

Recently one of the most successful functions of its kind ever held in Gumiagai eventuated, when the Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary's Baby Show…

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Ungarie Show Ball Meeting of Ladies

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 5

A meeting of all town and district ladies interested in the Ungarie Show Ball will be held in the Lyceum Hall Ungarie, on Tuesday, 22nd May, at…

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Show Secretary Mr. D. R. Bedford Re-Appointed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 5

Applications were received at the last meeting of the Ungarie Show Committee, for the position of Secretary to the Society, and Mr. D. R…

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Flower Show. At Tullamore. Great Success. TULLAMORE

Western Champion · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 16

As usual, no effort was spared by the ladies to make a thorough success of the St. John's Church of England Flower Show…

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Show Secretary Assaulted By Lady Competitor

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1934 · page 2

In the ring events at the Dubbo Show on Wednesday the Show Secretary (Mr. F. W. K. Wise) received an open handed slap on the face from…

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Show Sales Council Refuses Request For Exclusive Use of Yards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1934 · page 2

The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co., West Wyalong, communicated with Bland Shire Council, asking that the company be granted the…

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Bribbaree Presbyterian Flower Show and Sale of Work

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 3

The Presbyterian Flower Show and Sale of Work was held in the local hall last week, and judging by the number of entries and the…

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Ungari Show Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 5

A lengthy discussion took place at the last meeting of the Ungarie Show Committee in regard to a show ball, and it was finally agreed that the…

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Crop Competition Selection of Best Fifty Acres . Not Fair Basis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

One of the resolutions to be submitted by the Forbes- branch of the F. and S. Association to the District Council meeting to…

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Show Meetings Mr. Gillett Thanked Free Use of Depot for Seven Years

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Ungarie Show Committee, Mr. A. W. Stidwill moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. A. F. Gillett, a member of the…

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STOCK & Land Page Parkes Stock Prices Show Decline. Influence of Feed Shortage

Western Champion · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 4

Had the regular fortnightly stock sales at Parkes on Tuesday last been a sporting fixture, the weather for it would have been ideal…

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Judging Dairy Cattle “Glorified Form of Fortune Telling.” a Caustic Critic of the Show Ring

Cowra Free Press · Monday 21 May 1934 · page 6

“The show ring may be described as little else than a glorified form of fortune telling, where one or two fortune tellers, walking a…

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PREPARATIONS For Quandialla Show QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 6

Last Saturday's committee meeting of the P.A.H. & I. Society revised the schedule for the annual exhibition to be held on September 26…

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Annual Meeting P.P. & C.B. Club Show Arrangements

Western Champion · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 5

The anual meeting of the Parkea poultry, Pigeon ana Cage Bird club was held on Tuesday, night at Ivisons' auction mart, when it was…

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Generous Offer to Show Society

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1934 · page 2

During the temporary absence of the President (Mr. W. G. Butler) from Saturday's meeting of the Show Committee, the Chairman (Mr. W…

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Special Train From Lake Cargelligo During Show Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1934 · page 4

A letter from the Hallway Department, in regard to special concession, fares, guarantees etc., in connection with special trains during show week…

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