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

Shows & fairs, 1936

516 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 19 of 26

Big Show Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 6

George Hall and his big 1936 Dance Band, will conduct a dance in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong. on Wednesday night next (second…

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SUCCESSFUL Sunday's Cycle Carnival Riley "Scoops Pool"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 6

The efforts of the local Cycle Club in conducting its initial race carnival on the Cricket Ground track on Sunday afternoon were…

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Catholic Bazaar During Show Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 1

The Catholic annual bazaar was commenced in Mr. John Duffy's business premises. West Wyalong, on Saturday night lats and will…

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Special Talkies For Show Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 1

The main attraction at the Tivoll Talkies, West Wyalong this Tuesday and Wednesday. (show, nights) is "San Francisco" starring Clark…

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Miracle Man at West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 4

One of the best, side shows that has appeared at West Wyalong show is the combined show of Wirihana the Miracle Man and The Dope Show,…

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Reckless Russian Skaters At West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 1

One of the outstanding attrtactions at the West Wyalong show will undoubtedly be the Russian skaters. who perforin feats of ultra skill and [?]…

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A Glass Dress At West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 1

What could be more interesting than to see a lady's' evening dress made entirely of glass. This is a beautiful blue and gold creation, and though it…

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Show Week Attraction Che Scandals Revue Coy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 6

The Scandals come to West Wyaong (next Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday) with a big eputation as a fun and laughter…

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All Set Now West Wyalong Show This Tuesday and

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 4

At the final meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee prior to the annual show, which will be held this Tuesday and…

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Barton's Follies Bright Show Week Attractions

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 4

After a successful tour of Queensland, Victoria and the Northern districts of New South Wales, Barton's Follies make their first appearance…

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General News Grenfell Stud Success. at Forbes Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 2

Mr. Bruce Bembrick's "Wirega" stud secured seven firsts, two seconds, three champions, grand champion, the £10/10/ cup of the Forbes…

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Cowra's 1936 Show Entries in Stock Sections Include New Champions

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 6

It is generally recognised throughout out the State that Cowra stages a good Show. But the limit has not been reached, and probably never…

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82 Greyhounds for Show (Cup) Meeting. Champions From All Points of the Compass

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 10

The finest collection of greyhounds that have ever assembled in the country, is what many keen judges assert will be…

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Barmedman Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 1

There was a fair attendance at the Barmedman Show on Wednesday, which was officially opened by Major Shand (Honorary Minister) in the…

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POSTPONED Gap Sports Carnival Gunning Gap, Wed. Gap Sports Carnival Gunning Gap, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 8

The tennis tournament and gala sports meeting which was to have been held at Gunning Gap on 20tb inst. has been deterred till…

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Macks' Big Show Something Real Good

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 1

Mack's big variety show which is located opposite Fraser Bros., store, Main Street, West Wyalong. showed to capacity houses on Tuesday and…

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Commercial Side of Show Attracts Attention Automobiles Hold Sway

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 12

NOTED as it has been in the past for the excellent comprehensiveness of its commercial side, the Forbes show this year was quite on a par with former years' exhibitions. The hordes of people continually promenading the long avenue formed by the…

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Minor Cases At Forbes Police Court Show Week Offences

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 3

At the local Police Court on Wednesday morning, before Messrs. W. T. Gilchrist and C. J. E. Butler, J's.P. Marcus Mackay pleaded guilty to using…

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West Wyalong's Big Show Rain Spoils First Day. Big Attendance on Wednesday Gate Receipts Best for Years £450 Promised for Next Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 2

There was the unusual soectacle on the West Wyalone Showground on Tuesday last of bogged motor vehicles, "plowed up roadways, and pools of water in various…

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1936 Forbes Show Sets New Gate Record Despite First Day's Rain Entries Show Improvement Ring Events Centre Of Attraction Junior Farmers' Successes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 1

THOUGH this year's Forbes show had many early drawbacks, and abominable weather prevailed for the first day, when rain fell till the luncheon hour, a number of new records were created. One of these was in regard to the attendance…

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