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

Shows & fairs, 1936

516 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 26

Show Treasurer Leaving for Guyra Committee's Appreciation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 2

At the meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee on Saturday last, the President (Mr. J. W. Parker) said that this was the last…

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First Meeting New Show Committee Two New Members

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly-elected Committee of the West Wyalong P.A.H. & I. Association was held in the Memorial Hall…

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Show Elections Result of Ballot Declared Retiring Men Re-elected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 2

If good wishes count for anything, then the success of the West Wyalong 1936 Show is assured. The new President (Mr…

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General News Ironbarks Sports Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 3

The Ironbarks sports carnival took place on Wednesday last, and was a very successful function considering counter attractions…

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This Year’s Royal Show

Cowra Free Press · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 7

Visitors to the Royal Agricultural Show, Sydney, this year, should not miss the particularly attractive Exhit made by the tea market…

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Grenfell Jubilee Boxing. Sydney Sportsmen and Athletes Assist Charity Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 3

The town of Grenfell, once Emu Creek, a picturesque gold field of the 'sixties, recently celebrated its jubi-lee…

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Scotch Fair a Success

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 2

The Sotch Fair conducted in the Town Hall last Saturday night to raise funds for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, was a success. Dancing to…

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Table Tennis Carnival Suggested City Team for West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 2

A suggestion has been made by table tennis players in Forbes that the State Association provide a cup for play between country affiliated…

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Business Quiet Local Wool Circles On Account of Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 4

"Business in local wool circles is, generally, very quiet, although fair inquiry has been fortchoming from several sections of the overseas'…

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Show on Good Friday Archbishop Mowll's Protest Little Thouqht of Hoty Day (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 1

At St. Andrews' Cathedral last night, the Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Mowll) said the continuance of the Royal Easter Show on Good Friday…

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Dahlia Show Wonderful Blooms

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 1

A very successful dahlia show and garden party was held on Thursday last at the Manse, in aid of the Presbyterian Church. A goodly number…

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Show Committee Meeting Wellington Amalgamated Grounds Explained

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 3

A meeting of the Show Committee was held at Shiels' Hotel last Saturday afternoon. Present, Messrs M. Outhwaite, W. Smyth, A. L. E…

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R. A. SHOW Great Exhibit of Atlantic Union Oil Company

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 2

For many years now the Atlantic Union Oil Company Limited has exhibited at each Royal Easter Show. Each year's exhibit has never failed…

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Monster Carnival A Huge Success Competitors from many parts provide entertainment of high standard Sydney Riders Prominent

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 4

"YOUR CARNIVAL HAS PROVED AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE FIRST EFFORT AND YOUR PEOPLE ARE EXTRAORDINARILY ENTHUSIASTIC." In those words Howie Brady, half-mile sprint champion of Australia, briefly summed up the Monster Athletic…

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Hardie's "Fibrolite." Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show. Country Visitors Invited to Inspect Stand

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 3

One of the outstanding attractions at this year's Royal Easter Show, will be the large and comprehensive, exhibit of "FIBROLITE"…

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Miscellaneous Hardie's "Fibrolite." Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show. Country Visitors Invited to Inspect Stand

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 1

One of the outstanding attractions at this year's Royal Easter Show is the large and comprehensive exhibit of "FIBROLITE" Asbestos-Cement…

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Ungarie Methodists Successful Fair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 5

After quite a few months of strenuous preparations, the annual effort of the ladies of the Ungarie Methodist Ladies Church Aid was held in…

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Sydney Show Tuesday's Attendance (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 1

19,894 persons attended the Royal Show yesterday, compared with 24,960 on the second day last year, and the gate receipts were £736,…

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Hardie's "Fibrolite" Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show Country Visitors Invited to Inspect Stand

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 7

One of the outstanding attractions at this year's Royal Easter Show will be the large and comprehensive exhibit of "Fibrolite" Asbestos…

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Only "Fair" Meant "Really Good" Gasworks Query Unostentatious Manager

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 April 1936 · page 2

Gasworks Manager Davey of the Forbes Municipal Council does not believe in blowing his own trumpet. The aldermen told him so at…

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