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

Shows & fairs, 1936

516 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 26

Forbes Baths Report Not Even Discussed Referred to League "Would Show a Loss"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 April 1936 · page 1

When the lengthy and very comprehensive report by Town Clerk Dempsey on the proposal to build concrete baths at Forbes came…

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Sydney Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1936 · page 5

"Country Life" commenting on the judging of the Shorthorns at Sydney Show says:— The Scottish judge, Mr. E…

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The Jubilee Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1936 · page 2

Now that the big week has come and gone, attention will be focussed on the Jubilee Show, which has been in the minds of the committee now…

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Mrs. Whitney Sen. at the Show Recalls the Early Days

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 16 April 1936 · page 2

Of all the women who perch on the rails of the cattle-judging rings at the Royal Show, Mrs. I. Whitney, of Coombing Park, Carcoar,…

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Forbes C. W. A. Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 8

The first autumn floral and art display to be conducted by the Forbes branch of the C. W. A. next Saturday, (to-morrow) will be officially opened…

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Forbes Successes At Royal A. S. Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 3

At the R. A. S. Show last week, Forbes, for the rst time for many years, was represented among the winners In the wheat sections…

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Falling Off Sydney Show Attendance (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 1

The attendance at the Royal Agricultural Show, which concluded yesterday, was 678,659, being 53,757 below last year…

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Home Again Show Visitors Return Promising Golf Season EUGOWRA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 6

Now that the holidays are over, those fortunate enough to witness the many attractions of the Sydney show are beginning to return home. An…

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Flower Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 2

The Flower Show held by the Methodist Tennis Club in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Saturday was a very successful effort upon which…

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Reconcile Show and Churches?

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 1

A State harvest thanksgiving service on the show grounds on Good Friday was suggested by the Rev. T. E. Ruth…

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Notes on the Show the Junior Farmers

Cowra Free Press · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 7

A statement made by Sir Henry Galway, a former Governor of South Australia that Australian boys are reluctant to go on the…

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Sunday Sport. £200 Verdict Against Cycling Carnival. Old Act in Force

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 3

International Cycling Carnivals Ltd., was penalised £200 in the Causes Court in Sydney on Thursday for conducting a cycling carnival…

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C.W.A. Flower Show Opened by Group president The Awards

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 4

"A BEAUTIFUL garden is God's glory on earth" was the way Mrs. Lance Smith, group president of the Country Women's Association, stressed her admiration for beautiful flowers when she officially opened the annual floral exhibition of the…

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Show Dates to Remain

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 April 1936 · page 5

There was very little business transacted at the committee meeting held last Saturday. The main object in having the meeting called was to…

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Scotch Fair and Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 4

The Scotch Fair and flower show conducted annually by the Forbes Presbyterian Church, will be held this year in the Town Hall on Friday and…

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District Successes at the Sydney Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 7

Mr. S. E. Ford, of Yiddah, was a very successful exhibitor of Clydesdales at the Sydney. Show. Tn addition to winning a number of…

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Rabbit Skins Values Show Further Improvement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 2

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-on Coy. Ltd. reports on the 22nd instant, supplies totalled 61½ tons. Arriving from the U.S.A. early in the week a…

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Ungarie and District News Ungarie Show First Meeting of Committee Mr. Stidwill Elected Secretary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 5

The first meeting of the newly-elected Committee of the Ungarie P.A.H. and I. Association was held at Mr. A. F. Gillett's Depot. The…

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General News Show Dates Again Cause Trouble. (To the Editor Wagga "Daily Advertiser")

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 3

Sir,—Early this year a conference under the auspices of the South and Western Show Council was held at Ungarie. At this conference show…

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Lake Cargelligo News Show Association Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 April 1936 · page 5

The Committee of the Show Association met recently and the following business was transacted:-- The Secretary, G. A. Crockett, was…

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