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

Shows & fairs, 1936

516 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 26

Cowra Show Preparations Now Well Under Way

Cowra Free Press · Monday 6 July 1936 · page 5

Those present at a meeting of the Show committee on Thursday last were:—Messrs. W. A. O'Nell (president), H. M. Oliver, J. E…

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Forbes Show Schedule Revision Completed Secretary's Resignation

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 6

At Saturday's meeting, of the Forbes P.A. & H Association the president (Mr. H H Griffith) announced that he had accepted…

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Parkes Poultry Club Fourth Annual Show Forbes Exhibitors

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 1

Mr. Jeff. Nelson, formerly of Forbes, and now on the land at Gunntingbland, is the foundation president of the Parkes Poultry…

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To Lead Show Parade Light Horse Troop and Mounted Police

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 1

Forbes Show Society is to follow the idea of the Royal Society in Sydney by having its grand parade of stock led by mounted police…

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Salvation Army Exhibition of Arts, Crafts and Hobbies

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1936 · page 4

Considerable interest was shown in the exhibition of arts, crafts and hobbies, which was opened by the Mayoress (Mrs. J. V. Thompson) in the…

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C.W.A. MEETING Mrs. Sawyer's Visit Arts Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the C.W.A., held in the rest rooms on Saturday afternoon (Mrs Murphy, deputy president, in the chair)…

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Noxious Weeds Show Society's Lead Gunning Gap, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 6

The schedules for the Bogan Gate show, which is to be held on August 5, are now being distributed, and it is noted with interest the inclusion of a…

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The Lake Show Committee Meeting Held Several Matters Discussed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 7

Mr. E. T. Townsend (President) presided over the monthly meeting of the Lake Cargelligo Show Committee, others present being Messrs…

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All Invited Methodist Cottage Fair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 3

The annual Methodist Pair, which will he held in the Church Hall on Friday and Saturday next. 17th and 18th July, promises to be one of the…

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POLO The Coming Carnival Next Tuesday and

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 6

The final practise match on Sunday was played on a polo field adjoining the club ground at Wandary station…

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"A Great Show" Church of England Ball Uniaue Decorative Scheme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 1

"A great snow" was the general opinion expressed in connection with the West Wyalong Church of England annual ball which was…

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Lake Cargelligo News Show Entries

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 July 1936 · page 5

Intending exhibitors are asked, where possible, to hand their entries or post same direct to the secretary early. By so doing it will facilitate…

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Show Prospects Everything Pointing to Record Success

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 July 1936 · page 4

Secretary J. M. Cooney speaking of the prospects of the coming show, before offering the rights by auction last Saturday, said that everything…

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Methodist Cottage Fair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 1

The animal Methodist Fair Which will be held in the Church Hall on Friday and Saturday next 17th and 18th July, Promises to be one of the…

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Early Entries Lake Cargelligo Show Place Them Early

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 4

Intending exhibitors are asked, where possible, to hand their entries or post same direct to the Secretary early.' By doing so it will facilitate…

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Show Secretary's Lapse Released on Own Bond Restitution Ordered

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 3

What Mr. Meillon described as a most regrettable lapse was that in which Frederick Norman Sykes, at the local Police…

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Unargie News Ungarie Show Meeting of Committee Resolutions Carried

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 5

The following resolutions were carried at the last meeting of the Ungarie Show Committee:— CALLAWAY'S BUCKJUMPING…

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Cowra Keep Croxon Cup Brilliant and Scintillating Exhibition in Cowra-Blayney Match Fans Excited From Kick-off to Final Whistle. Death, Oliver, Hood, Cardwell, Miller and “Yank’ Smith “Star” for Winners. with “Big Bill” Maizey, Edgar Newham and Dakers Best for the Visitors

Cowra Free Press · Monday 20 July 1936 · page 1

In one of the most exciting games seen here for years the Cowraites had their revenge for three previous defeats by the Blayney team this season, when as a result of brilliant football they ran out winners by 15 to 8 after the visitors had led by…

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Show Organiser Mr. J. M. Trevor Appointed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 1

At the meeting of the Forbes Show Society on Saturday, the president, Mr. H. H. Griffith, referred to the difficulties being…

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Forbes Show Secretary's Defalcations Committee Concerned at Leniency Shown

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 1

AN attendance of 30 members, practically the full committee, was present at the meeting of Forbes P.A. & H. Association, held in the council chambers on Saturday afternoon to appoint judges and transact other business in connection with the…

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