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

Shows & fairs, 1936

516 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 26

Pot-pourri of Local Sport Anniversary Day Cricket Carnival -- Aggrieved. Sportsmen -- Forbes Tennis Representatives -- Annual Meeting of Rugby League -- Amateur Jockey in Form -- Turf Topics. Is Crippin Ripley's Successor?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 10

Clarrie Austin, secretary of Forbes Cricket Association, is deserving of special thanks for his efforts in bringing six visiting cricket teams to take…

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W.W. Show Association Annual General Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 1

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue, the annual general meeting of the member of the West Wyalong P.A.H.&I. Association will…

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Swimming Carnival. Scouts' Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 2

We give a final reminder re the Swimming Carnival to be held on Monday, 27th January, and the Scouts' dance to follow…

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Flyweight and Bantam- Weight Champ. Gives Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 1

With Sam Nicholson, of the “Golden Key” Cafe as a sparring partner, Bobby Clements, present holder of the flyweight and…

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Garden Fair

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 4

In a recent issue we reported the very successful garden fair given by Mrs. Innes, the proceeds of which were to be divided equally between…

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Swimming Carnival at Little Coogee Baths Anniversary Day, January 27

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 4

Little Coogee, which has been patiently paving the way into prominence, eclipsed all expectations on Anniversary Day when its initial…

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Wheat and Fodder Contests. Royal Agricultural Society's Decisions

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 1

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Ungarie Show Assn. Annual General Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 2

As will be seen by advertisement a this issue, the annual general meeting of members of the Ungarie [?]A.H. and I. Association will be…

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Sports Carnival Monwonga Fixture A Great Success MONWONGA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 6

The sports meeting held here last Saturday was more successful than that of last year. There were record nominations for practically all events…

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W.W. Show Association Annual General Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 3

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue, the annual general meeting of members of the West Wyalong P.A.H. & I Association will…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Great Successes Swimming Carnival And "Childhood" Ball For Hospital Funds GOOLAGONG. Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 6

The swimming carnival and "Back to Childhood" ball on Monday, in aid of the Canowindra Memorial Hospital, more than realised the hopes of the…

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Pot= Pourri of Local Spot Successful Cricket Carnival -- Notes on the Play Practice Not Needed? -- Sporting Parliamentarian -- Jockey's Costly Peep Gale Among Footballers Forbes Batsmen "Stonewall"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 10

The local cricket carnival on. Anniversary Day was attended by a large measure of success, despite the fact that the elements were not kind to…

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Mr. W. A. O’Neil Again President of Cowra Show Committee. All Other Officers Also Reelected Unopposed

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 1

Cnly those who have left the district were amongst those who were not re-elected unopposed at the first meeting of…

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Lake Cargelligo News Swimming Carnival. Star Swimmers Appearing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 5

The Championship Carnival promoted by the local club, to take place on Sunday, 9th inst., promises to be one of the most successful yet held…

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Mandurama Baby Show. Cricketer’s Nasty Accident

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 5

The dance held at Burnt Yards hall on Friday night was well attended and the Catholic Church funds will benefit considerably by…

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Show Meeting Thursday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the Ungarie Show Association will be held in the Memorial Hall on Thursday, 13th February, at 8 p.m…

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Cycle Carnival for Cartwright Cup Unqarie Defeat Condobolin

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 3

Condobolin cyclists visited Ungarie on Sunday, confident of taking home their Cup—the Cartwright Challenge Cup—but the Ungarie cyclists…

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Swimming Carnival at Lake Cargelligo Olympic Rep. Swimming Star Swimmers Appearing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 1

The championship carnival promoted by the local Club to take place on Sunday, 9th instant, promised to bo one of the most successful yet held…

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P. & A. Association Governor General to Be Invited to Open Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 2

At the P. and A. committee meeting, held in the P. and "A. Hall on Saturday night, it was decided to invite the…

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Beneficial Rain Throughout District Swimming Carnival Postponer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 1

Very beneficial rains fell throughout the district last week end and practically every centre of the district received a visitation. Up till 9…

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