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

Shows & fairs, 1935

416 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 21

Barmedman Show Saturday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 4

The President, and officials of the Barmedman Show Association, anticipate that the annual show, which will be held on Saturday next, will…

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Performing Animals at the Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 4

Visitors to the West Wyalong Show will be interested in Messrs Fox and Hourn's performing animals. They will see Ranjo and Sally the only…

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Best of Clothes for Show Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 4

Show week, is the one week in the year when every man and woman, and especially men, should be dressed for the occasion, and Meaghers'…

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A 25/ SUIT Eardley's B'g Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 4

One of the big shows this week is that of F. A. Eardley, "The Little Shop with the Big Bargains," Main Street, West Wyalong. For show…

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Fifty Years Ago Temora Show's Silver Jubilee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 1

A small body of men with a pioneering spirit banded together and conducted the first Temora Show. Next week will see the culmination…

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Show Races Successful Meeting Assured Excellent Entries Received

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 4

Between fifty and sixty nominations have been received for the annual Show Race meeting to be held at West Wyalong on…

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W.W. Show Splendid Entries In All Classes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 4

West Wyalong Show will be held tio-day (Tuesday) and Wednesday, and all arrangements are now well in hand. All things point to the show…

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Minister for Lands Cannot Open Show Owing to Parliament Opening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 1

We received the following telegram to-day from the Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A. (Minister for Lands) who was to have officially opened the…

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Methodist Spring Fair

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 8

The ladles have been working enthusiastically for the past six months and arrangements are well in hand for the annual Methodist Spring Fair…

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Ungaree Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 1

The following prizes in the sheep section won by Mr. G, T. Wallder, were inadvertently omitted in our report of the Ungarie Show: Pen of…

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West Wyaldng's Big Carnival 36th Annual Show Successful Despite Adverse Weather Conditions Gratifying Improvement in Several Classes £550 Promised for Next Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 2

Despite the advise weather conditions prevailing on Tuesday and Wednesday, West Wyalong and District's 36th annual show proved very successful. Naturally, the attendance was affected by the weather, but the decrease in gate receipts was not so great as…

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Parkes Show (continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 6

With Copper Andy and Welcome Jack fighting for third place. Bill's Machine came up to third place in the Second time round, but Kevin…

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Show Night Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 8

There should be a great crowd at the Follies' Hockey Club, dance in the Town Hall on the night of the first day of the Show. The…

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2500 ENTRIES For Forbes Show Everything Ready

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 1

Everything is in readiness for the Forbes P., A. and H. Association's annual show, which opens at the showground next…

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Show Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 2

Mr. R. H. Darch submitted a statement in connection with the Show bill: which showed:- Receipts £40, expenditure £30…

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Cowra’s 1935 Show Reveals District’s Wealth Show Pot Pourri

Cowra Free Press · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 1

Early on the job on Tuesday morning, the stewards in the various sections were busy making last minute preparations. Each one with…

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In the Ring at Cowra Show

Cowra Free Press · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 6

The bright scene from the ringside seemed to remove any impression that the horse in a machine age is rapidly…

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Show Pot Pourri a Glance Around. in the Secretary’s Office at the Show

Cowra Free Press · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 1

Many have waxed furiously over Secretaries. If anything goes wrong, blame the Secretary. And, as in other…

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P. & A. Association 1935 Show Financial Success. Governor-general to Be Invited to Open 1936 Jubilee Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Saturday afternoon. Present: Messrs. W. H. Simpson…

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“Old Faithful” Among the Horses at the Show

Cowra Free Press · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 6

Although the mechanisation of industry has increased apace during the past few years, “old faithful” still holds pride of place on most…

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