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

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Wilson Memorial Gates Nearly Completed Opened at Annual Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 4

Submitting a report to the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong, Show Committee, Mr. W. G. Butler (Chairman of the…

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£66 in Prizes For Eugowra Show Races EUGOWRA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 8

There was a good attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Jockey Club on Friday night, with the president, Mr. M. Croucher, In the chair…

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Eugowra Show Recent Rains Assure Success Committee Meeting EUGOWRA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 8

There was a good attendance of members of the Show Committee on Saturday afternoon, with the president, Mr. John W. Lees, In the chair…

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Weethalle Wins with Weather Three Shows—Three Perfect Days Annual Carniv Al a Great Success Improved Exhibition—Increased Attendance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 5

The Weethalle Show Committee has been except [?]nally fortunate in its experience of weather—a vital factor in the success of such exhibitions. They have held three shows, on of w[?]ch have been favored with perfect weather…

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Grenfell Show. Preliminary Preview Points to Successful Exhibition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 2

Now that beneficial rain has fallen over the district it is confidently anticipated that the 1937 Show will be as successful, if not more so, than…

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Grenfell Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 2

S. Procter and Son's winning window was a very nice display and well staged, Royal Doulton wave being shown to great adgantage. This…

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Cowra Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 1

General entries for the Cowra Show will close on the 7th September, and the trotting classes on the 4th September…

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Show Smoke Social

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 3

The above was held in the Masonic Hall room last Tuesday night the first night of the show, and was a very enjoyable social as well as…

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Dave Meekin's Show Attractions

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 2

The above attractions at the Grenfell Show are advertised elsewhere in this issue Mr. Dave Meekin is the doyen of showmen, and the best…

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Wednesday (One Night Only), Second Show Night

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 3

Jules Verne's tale of romance and adventure, "Michael Strogoff," with Anton Walbrook, Elizabeth Allan and Eric Blore…

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The Talkies Royal Theatre, Monday and Tuesday (First Show Night)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 3

"The Holy Terror," with Jane Withers. A rollicking whirlwind of mischief and excitement, the irrepressible…

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Show Races Successful First Day Meeting Second Day Postponed--Then Abandoned

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 2

The [?] absolute extremes in weather conditions were experienced [?] Condobolin Jockey Club for its [?] races…

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General News the Annual Show Bazaar in Aid Op Grenfell District Hospital

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 2

One of the main attractions for Show Week will be the Annual Hospital Bazaar to be held in the Star Theatre during Show Week with a…

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Junior Farmers' Show Exhibit

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 4

At a special meeting of the Forbes Junior Farmers held in the High School on Saturday afternoon, arrangements relative to the usual club exhibit…

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Barmedman Show Wednesday, September 15

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 1

Barmedman show, now only three weeks away, is arousing keen interest. The Secretary reports a wonderful demand for catalogues both…

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Lake Cargelligo Show This Tuesday &

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 1

The Luke Cargelligo Show Committee will conduct their annual show on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week and a splendid exhibition is…

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1937 Show Suit Special at Meagher's

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 5

John Meagher & Co., West Wyalong advise that they are making a special offer in their clothes department for 1937 show suits, hats, shirts…

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Have You Bought Your Show Shoes?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 1

Brooks Shoe Emporium. West Wyalong, is asking its customers this question, as they opened to-day one of the finest display of shoes of…

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Junior Farmers' Club Arrangements for the Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 2

A meeting of members of the West Wyalong Junior Farmers' Club and Advisory Council was held at the Memorial Hall recently, when there…

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Billabong Sheep Win Many Frizes At Condobolin Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 4

The Billabong Pastoral Company. West Wyalong, were very successful at the Condobolin Show last week, winning most of the important cups…

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