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

Shows & fairs, 1936

516 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 26

Our Raging Letter Custos at a Disadvantage. N.z. Jockey Didn't Know Track. Might Show to Advantage Over Distance. Weight-for-age Cracks in on

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 9

Saturday's Cape Solander Handicap at Roseberry couldn't be regarded as a fair test of the Derby candidate from N.Z., Custos…

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The Turf Custos at a Disadvantage with N.z. Jockey Who Didn't Know Track. But Might Show to Full Advantage Only When He Races Over a Bit of Distance. the Weight for Age Cracks in Action Next

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 6

Saturday's Cape Solander Handicap at Roseberry could not be regarded as a fair test of the Derby candidate from New Zealand, Custos, ridden by…

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Barmedman Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 2

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue, the Bamedman Show will be held on Wednesday, 9th September. Entries close on Wednesday,…

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Baby Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 2

Members of the Forbes branch of the C.W.A. are busily engaged in the compilation of a schedule for the baby show they are conducting next month…

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Brooks' Show Display

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 1

Brooks, the well known West Wyalong sho[?] store, is advertising an extensive range of the very latest in footwear for the forthcoming West…

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Weethalle Show (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 9

Dear Sir,—In your report of the Weethalle Show I notice you stated that some of the leading studs viz., Bundemar, Uardry and Egilabra were…

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Ungarie Show Wednesday Next All Arrangements Complete

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 2

According to Mr. A. W. Stidwill, Secretary of [?] Ungarie P.A.H. & I. Association, all details are complete for the annaul show to be held on the…

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MR. D. V. DUNLOP Services Appreciated By Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 8

West Wyalong Show Committee has derided to forward a letter of appreciation to. Mr. D. V. Dunlop, H.D.A., District Agricultural…

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Grenfell Show

Cowra Free Press · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 5

In addition to those mentioned in our last iss[?] following also received prizes [?] the Grenfell Show:—J, Lync[?]orses', Ella,…

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General News Grenfell Show a Wonderful Exhibition. Old Mining Town Not Living in Reflected Glory

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 3

Reclining at the foot of the towering Weddin Mountains is the township of Grenfell, which had its first claim to fame in the early mining…

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Young Show Entries

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 1

Sporting entries are receivable up to Saturday, 5th September. Wherever live stock entries are involved the committee will appreciate…

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Show Personalities of the Past

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 4

THE LATT MR. GEO. COUSINS. (Secretary from 1893 to 1924). THE LATE STEELE CALDWELL. (Member of First Committee)…

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Preparing Stage' For Cowra's Show Two Weeks to Go

Cowra Free Press · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 4

The final arrangements for Cowra's 1936 Show were made at a meeting of the committee on Thursday afternoon. of…

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Grenfell Show the Smoke Social. £247 in Promises and Special Prizes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 4

The smoke social was held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night, the Presidest (Mr. W. H. Simpson) being in the chair. Seated with the…

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Forbes Show Races

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 6

A reminder is given that entries for tho £225 show, race meeting of Forbes Jockey Club will close next Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock, at the Albion…

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Shoes For Show Wear

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 1

Brooks Shoe Store, West Wyalong, it at present showing a big range of the very latest in white shoes and faney basket shoes for show wear,…

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HANDSOME Gift to Show Society

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 3

At the Grenfell Show smoke social on Tuesday last, Mr, James Jones, on behalf of Jones Bros., said that as the P. and A. Society…

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P.O. HOLIDAYS Show Week Arrangements

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 1

The Forbes Post Office will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, September 9 and 10 (Show , and Race days) at 12 noon…

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Grenfell Show Excellent Entries Huge Crowd Attends

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 3

The opening day of the Grenfell P.A.H. & I. Association show last Tuesday was marred by cold and unpleasant Weather which…

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Hospital Auxiliary Show Luncheon Arrangements Cake Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary was held In the Council Chambers last Friday, Mrs B 'Baker,…

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