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

Shows & fairs, 1937

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For Hospital Street Carnival and Dance Good Profit

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 1

Forbes District Hospital will benefit to the extent of nearly £100 as a result of the street carnival held on Christmas Eve and…

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Carnival Abandoned Cycle Club Encounters Wet Weather Only Two Events Completed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 6

THE gods did, not smile kindly upon the. Forbes Cycle and Athletic Club when it staged its initial carnival at the Cricket Ground on New Year's Day. Ill-fortune made its appearance on the previous Wednesday evening when a small boy…

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Huge Chinese Idol Watches Colorful Show Aussie Theatre, Condobolin, Wed. & THURS., 13th & 14th JAN

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 4

A Chinese idol, twenty feet high, on whose broad hands a man could stand, broods over one of the spectacular scenes in Paramount's "Anything…

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Mr. H. D. Pulling New Show President MR. W. A. O’neil Does Not Seek Re-election

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 8

An announced in the “Free Press” on Monday Mr. W. A. O’Neil, who has a record of service as President of the…

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National Dancing At Temora Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 7

Ungarie was well represented in the Highland dancing events at the Temora Sports Carnival on Boxing Day…

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Sports Carnival on Anniversary Day Special Trains Running

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 4

According to a statement made to-day to an "Advocate" respresentative by Mr. T. A. Smith, Secretary, West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club,…

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Carnival Abandoned Club Encouters Wet Weather Only Two Events Completed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 4

The gods did not smile kindly upon the Forbes Cycle and Athletic Club when it staged its initial carnival at the Cricket Ground on New…

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Cowra 1937 Show Initial Steps Already, Taken

Cowra Free Press · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 6

This year’s sub-committees are:— Finance: President, Messrs. P. H. Brien, H. J. Kelly, D. F. Louche W. A. O’Neil, R. E. Stuckey, C. E…

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Prize Money Value £305 Wheat Section 1937 Royal Easter Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 2

Due to no small degree to the Flour Millowners' Association of New South Wales again contributing their liberal donation of 200 guineas for selected…

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Prize Money at Cowra Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 2

The Cowra show committee has allocated £660 for prize-money for the 1937 Show--a very liberal allowance. The amount has been divided this…

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Stewards Elected for Sports Carnival Monday, 1st February

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 1

Submitting a report to the last meeting of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club, Mr. T. A. Smith (Secretary), said, judging by…

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Tennis Carnival West Wyalong Tipped As 1937 Country Week Winners

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 4

Commenting on the Country Week Tennis Carnival in Sydney, the "Labor Daily," on Wednesday stated:—"West Wyalong has a Hot Team…

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Royal Show The Wheat Section Entries Close To-morrow

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 2

Due in no small degree to the Flour Millowners' Association of New South Wales again contributing their liberal donation of 200…

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Parkes Exhibition

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 4

At the usual monthly meeting of the Parkes P. A. and H. Association held in Tattersall's Hotel on Saturday afternoon, numerous…

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Close Finishes at Show Races Royal Joke's Double.les [?] Four [?] Slightly Better Crowds Than Last Year

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 8

Fair crowds attended' the two-day Show race meeting held here yesterday and to-day. Excellent racing, close finishes…

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Sports Carnival on Anniversary Day Record Crowd Expected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 4

The Committee of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club are confidently looking forward to a record crowd at the Anniversary Day…

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Lake Cargelligo Annual Meeting of Show Association

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 2

The twelfth annual meeting of the Lake Cargelligo P.A.H. & I. Association took place in the Oddfellows Hall on Friday, 15th instant…

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Cycle Carnival Fixture for January 31 Many Visiting Riders

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 6

Forbes Cycle and Athletic Club will stage a carnival at the Cricket Ground, on Sunday next, the 31st inst, when a big programme…

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Late Mrs. McDONELL Splendid Show Worker

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 1

Before commencing the business of the meeting at Saturday's meet ing of the West Wyalong Show Committee. the President (Mr. J. W…

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Show Committee Hold Last Meeting Before Annual Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 4

The President (Mr. J. W. Parker) presided over a meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee which was held on Saturday last, others present…

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