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

Shows & fairs, 1935

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Local Firms’ Displays at Show Attractive and Varied

Cowra Free Press · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 8

Because [?] the opportunity it affords of personal contact with the people, most of the local business people either…

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Temora Jubilee Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1935 · page 1

Temoia's Golden Jubilee Show will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week. The show will be officially opened by the Governor,…

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Show Stud Stock Sales

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1935 · page 3

A. J, Swan, auctioneer, West Wyalong, reports having offered at the stud stock sales on Thursday last 12th inst., merino rams on account…

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£550 PROMISED For 1936 Show President and Committee Praised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1935 · page 2

There was a big attendance at the annual smoke social on the second night of the West Wyalong Show, and following an…

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Barmedman's Annual Show Decreased Attendance Through Rain Several Classes Improve, But Pavilion Weak

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1935 · page 5

For the second year in succession, rain had a detrimental effect upon the, attendance at the Bartmedman Show, which was held on Saturday last. The much-needed soaking rain had been anxiously awaited by residents of the district for a considerable period, but…

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Forbes Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1935 · page 2

There was quite a large number of Grenfell folk at the Forbes Show yesterday, for which over 2500 entries were received. Among visitors…

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Young Wins Betty May Hockey Cup Gym. Girls’ Hockey Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 19 September 1935 · page 11

Because there were carnivals on at two other centres yesterday, the carnival that the Gym. Club put on here…

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Davis Cup Star Shows Cowra How VIV. McGRATH and Dave Thompson in Spark-ling Tennis Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 19 September 1935 · page 1

Before about 150 spectators, Viv McGrath Australia’s famous young international tennis star and Dave Thompson, inter-State…

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Show Smoko £91 Donated for 1936 Exhibition Praise of This Year's Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 11

THE annual smoke social conducted by the Forbes P., A. and H. Association on the night of the first day of the show jolly and successful get-together function that it has been in former years. It was held in the Parish Hall, and about…

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Temora Show Golden Jubilee Record Attendance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 1

Temora's Golden Jubilee Show was held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week Although the weather was dull and cold 0n…

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Records Go at 1935 Forbes Show District Receives Best Advertisement For Years Exhibition Truly Represents Primary Wealth Entries Exceed 3000 : Gate Receipts £315 High Jump Goes to 7ft. 3ins

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 1

ALL that tended to mar the 62nd annual show of the Forbes Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association last Tuesday and Wednesday at the showground was cloudy and at times threatening weather, and a breeze. But even that improved on the afternoon of the second day. Apart from that it was an outstanding success in every way…

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Complete Show Awards Sheep Merino Sheep--Open Class Strong Wool

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 3

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"Most Outstanding" Fat sheep At Forbes Show Stock Sections Reviewed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 6

WITH the exception of the cattle section, which was very poor, the stock at the annual show were of outstanding merit. Unprecedented competition took place in the sheep section, particularly the fats, and special pens had to be erected…

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Commercial Side of Show Attracts Great Attention Automobile Exhibits Lead Way

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 5

IN keeping with the general success of the show was the long avenue of many attractively arranged industrial displays. These interesting displays, besides being splendidly set out in were in some instances highly educational from a commercial point…

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Forbes Show Races Excellent Racing Revived Interest in Club Good Profit Shown

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 12

THE strong westerly wind which blew on the first day of the Forbes Jockey Club's show meeting was again in evidence on Tuesday, when there were indications of rain, but except for light showers about lunch time and at the commencement of…

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False Pretences Passed N.Z. 10- Note As £10 Note Show Follower Fined

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 12

Wm. Foster, 32, a stranger in Forbes, who was connected with one of the sideshows at the local carnival this week, pleaded guilty…

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Bribbaree. the Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 September 1935 · page 3

Indications are that the Bribbaree Show will be the most successful yet held, and the secretary (Mr. A. C. McDonald (well known to Grenfell…

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Cowra Show the Most Remarkable Display of Sucker Lambs Seen in New South Wales This Season Was a Feature of This Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Monday 23 September 1935 · page 7

The 55th annual show of the Cowra P.A. and H. Assn., held on September 10 and 11, again reflected the wonderful productive qualities of one of the richest pastoral and agricultural districts of New South Wales. With large areas…

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Sheep Judging Amateue Competition at Local Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1935 · page 2

An interesting and educational feature of the West Wyalong Show was the amateur sheep-judging competition, open to all persons under 23…

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Quandialla Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 September 1935 · page 2

There was a fair, attendance at the Quandialla Show yesterday. Mr. Bruce Bembrick judged the sheep, in which Mr. Moran and Mr…

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