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

Shows & fairs, 1936

516 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 20 of 26

Official Luncheon Of Forbes P.A. & H. Association Speech-Making at Show Member for District Hits Out Development League Criticised

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 5

AS the annual smoke social this year was dispensed with, the Association entertained its principal visitors, judges and stewards at an official luncheon on the ground on the…

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New Forbes J.C. Makes Successful Debut First Day of Show Meeting £132 Taken at Gates Large Attendance and Good Racing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 6

THE newly re-formed Forbes Jockey Club held the first day of its £225 Show meeting yesterday, the gathering being a most successful one in every respect. The attendance was the largest seen on the course for many years, fields were…

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Midget Mae West Great Show Attraction

Cowra Free Press · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 7

“Little Dot,” the miniature Mae West and world’s smallest woman, will be at the Cowra Show this week and the public will be truly…

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Wonders Never Cease Phar Lap Outclassed Midget Racehorse. Shod with Solid Gold. at Cowra Show

Cowra Free Press · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 1

One of the most amazing attractions ever seen on a showground in Australia is Wee Jimmy, the world’s smallest racehorse. The little pet,…

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£450 Promised at Smoke Social For Next Year's Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 7

There was a representative attendance at the annual smoke social conducted by the West Wyalong Show Committee, and…

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Close Guessing Weight of Bullock Competition at Show Won by Mr. E. O. Hawkins

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 4

The weight guessing competition in connection with the West Wyalong Show on Tuesday and Wednesday last was finalised on Friday, The…

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Ungarie Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 4

Mr. G. T. Wallder Most Successful Sheep Exhibitor, and Mr. P. J. Mooney also a very successful one. At the Ungarie Show, a most…

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Some Show Awards School Work

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 3

Cursive writing for boys under 7 years.—Kevin Donnelly (Cowra Convent) 1, Jim Matheson (Noonbinna East) 2. 3 entries…

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Cowra’s 1936 Show Increase in Entries Attendance Figures Rise

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 7

A true demonstration of how town and country can join together in a great, working, holidaying, patriotic band for one period of the year above all others-Show week- was provided in the constant throb of activity at the Showground on…

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Greyhound Racing Carnival Record Crowds on First Two Nights. Local Do. Practically Win the Programme on Opening Night

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 8

These who attended the opening nights of the Cowra Greyhound Coursing Assn. Show Week Carnival could not fail to…

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Temora Show Successful Exhibition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 1

The 51st annual exhibition of the Temora P.A.H. and I. Association was held on Tuesday and Wednesday. and is being continued to-day…

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Organisers Prepare Sports Carnival Soon GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 6

Organisers are very busy preparing for the forthcoming sports meeting and dance which will take place the first week in October, in aid of the…

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Ardlethan Show Wednesday, Sept. 30

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 6

Ardi[?]han's annual show will be held on Wednesday, 30th September, when a prize list of £300 will be offered. For the Clydesdales, £70 and…

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Thanks All Round Show Festivities Co-operation

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 2

At the conclusion of Tuesday night's council meeting, Mayor H. K. Ford said he would like to make mention of several matters in…

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At Forbes Show Bedgerabong Winners BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 6

Again local people have had fair success at Forbes show. In the sheep section, Messrs. T. Darcy, E. H. and H. Brown and J…

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Police Court Show Week Cases Tuesday's Small List

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 7

Police Court cases omitted from our last issue were those in which a number of defendants were charged with minor offences…

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Widgiewa Cup Won by Mr. Ford at Temora Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 4

The famous Widgiewa Gold Cup at the Temora Show on Wednesday was won by Mr. S. E. Ford, of Yiddah, with his magnificent…

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Special Prizes Ungarie Show Awards Mrs. Hawkins Wins Sanderson Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 4

The Special Prize, donated by the Farmers & Settlers' Association, for the most points gained in the pavilion, was won bv Mrs. H. McFadyen…

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Our District Page. Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Baby Show Successful Quandialla Competition Champion Award to Maurice Holland QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 6

The organisers of the Methodist Church baby show are to be congratulated on their accomplishment of a very successful effort on behalf of the…

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Reflections on Cowra's Wonderful Show Week

Cowra Free Press · Monday 21 September 1936 · page 1

The curtain closed on Wednesday on the final setting of one of the most brilliant Shows in the history the State. Now it is time to…

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