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

Shows & fairs, 1936

516 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 26

Show Official Luncheon Ladies Will Cater Arranaements in Hand

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1936 · page 4

A meeting of wives of Committee men of the West Wyalong P.A.H. & I. Association, and other ladies inter csted in the official luncheou at the…

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Forbes Show on September 8 & 9 Committee Arranges Further Details Ringbarking on Reserves Major Richardson's Objections Board's Reply

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1936 · page 1

In connection with the recent ringbarking of timber on Robinson Bros' reserve along the Bedgerabong Road, In which matter…

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Condo's Greatest Show­­­­­ ­­­­47th Annual Exhibition Many Records Established

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 August 1936 · page 4

­­Whether by good management or from what cause, Condobolin P.A.H. & I. Association of late years has had almost phenomenal success with its…

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Show Races Excellent Two-day Meeting. Long Shot Wins Big Handicap

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 August 1936 · page 7

Weather made for the occasion" prevailed last Thursday and Friday when Condobolin Jockey Club conducted its annual show race fixture…

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The Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 4

We draw attention to the list of special prizes advertised in this issue for the forthcoming Show. The Clydesdales this year will be…

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Poultry Cups for Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 2

Two handsome cups are at pres-ent on view in Mr. Harold Stiff's window. These cups have been pre-sented by the Poultry Fanciers'…

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Eugowra Show Booth Rights Sold EUGOWRA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 6

The show committee has matters well in hand for the annual show on September 30. The booth rights were gold for £255, and arrangements…

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Bogan Gate Show Marred by Rain After Postponement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 7

BOGAN GATE show officials are to be sympathised with for the unfortunate "run" they experienced this year with the "clerk of the weather." On Tuesday of last week it was considered that the ground was so damp, following the rains of the…

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No Show Races Jockey Club Decides No. 9 Meetina Instead

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 1

Although West Wyalong Jockey Club at a special meeting held during the week at the White Tank Hotel, decided not to…

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Sunshine, Then Rain Bogan Gate's Bad Luck Show Suffers Gunning Gap, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 6

Last week's rain was followed by several days of glorious weather. The rains, however, had made the roads and tho Bogan Gate showground so…

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Grenfell Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 3

A final reminder is given to ex-hibitors that all entries must be made during the week. In order that any extra…

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Show and Race Booths

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 3

Messrs. Stein and McKillop on Fri-day submitted the booth rights for Show and races. Both were secured by Mr. Preston, Milson's Point…

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Weethalle Notes the Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 6

Working bees have been the order of the day, and now everything is almost completed for the staging of Weethalle's second annual show…

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West Wyaong Show Entries Rolling in "Every Prospect Pleases"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 4

Entries for the West Wyalong Show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, 8th and 9th September, are coming in very freely, and…

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Our Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 2

Particularly good entries have been received for this year's Show. The horse sections, especially the Clydesdale Section, will be one of the…

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Young Show Entries

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 3

The attention of intending exhibi-tors at Young Show, which takes place on the 8th, 9th and 10th Sep-tember, is directed to the dates upon…

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Grenfell Post Office. Show Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 3

Ollice closes 12 noon on Wednesday, 26th. All outgoing train mails' close at 12 noon, others as usual…

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Bookmakers Strike at Show Races “Pay As You Play” Policy Wanted

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 11

There was a mild sensation before yesterday’s Show race meeting commenced when the fifteen bookmakers present…

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Grenfell Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 4

Attention is drawn to advertisement in this issue of the Grenfell Show, which takes place this year on the 25th and 26th August. The secretary…

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Additional Prizes for Ungarie Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 6

Messrs J. R. Love & Co. have donated to the Ungarie Show two cut glass saiad bowls for competition in the cookery sections—one for sco[?]es…

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