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

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Annual Meeting Of Show Subscribers Saturday February 13

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

The annual general meeting of subscribers of the West Wyalong P.A.H. & 1. Association will be held in the Memorial Hall, West Wyalong,…

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£200 Profit on Last Tear's Show Society's Improved Position

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 5

Mr. L. S. Chandler. Hon. Treasurer of the West Wyalong P..A.H: and T.' Association, submitted the financial statement of the retiring Committee…

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Swimming Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 3

Residents of Grenfell will have no need to leave their town on Anniversary Day if they desire to witness some keen competition and keen…

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£305 Prize Money Show Wheat Classes Roval Sydney Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 2

The Wheat Section at the Royal Easter Show, for which the prizes are valued at £205 is on the basis of last year subject to a slight revision…

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Behind the Bars Fair-Sized Population

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 9

During the year elided June 10 last, 11,786 persons entered New South. Wales gaols, compared with 11,772 during the previous year and 20,740…

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Corpnation Medals for Show Winners

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 4

To commemorate the accession of King George VI. and Queen Elizabeth to the Throne, the Royal Agricultural Society will be awarding 120…

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Cricketers Seek Holiday On Easter Saturday For Big Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 3

Amongst the correspondence read at Wednesday night's meeting of the Forbes Development League was a letter from the…

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Swimming Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 2

We give a final reminder re the above to be held on Monday, 1st February, at Grenfell Municipal Baths, commencing at 2 p.m…

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"Fair As the Moon."

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

When Lucia Herrick learns that her father intends to marry Liza Stanford, her world is shattered. For Lucia adores her father and she knows…

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Swimming Tiny Tots Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 2

The children's swimming carnival last night drew a large number of tiny tots to the baths, and the attendance of adults was more…

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Behind the Bars Fair Sized Population

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 7

During the year ended June 30 last, 11,786 persons entered N.S.W. gaols, compared with 11,772 during the previous year and 20,740 in…

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Sports Carnival at West Wyalong Many Athletes Compete

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 1

Cyclists and runners from all parts of the State took' part in the Anniversary Day sports carnival at West Wyalong on Monday last and some…

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Show Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 5

Mr Weaver said he thought the club should race during Show Week. They lost only £2 last meeting, and they had put the prize money up…

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Swimming Carnival Grenfell Amateur Swimming Club. Darcy Smith Wins Club Championship. Ted Walton Retains Junior Championship. Col. Dun Retains Diving Championship

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 3

The annual swimming carnival was held at the local baths on Monday, but unfortunately the attendance was very much below expectations. In…

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R.A.S. SHOW Local Entries Lodged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 6

It is understood that a number of entries from West Wyalong and district have been lodged for the R.A.S. show to be held in Sydney at Easter…

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New Picture Show Commencement Rumored Two for Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 4

Forbes, it is currently rumored, is to have a new picture show. Time was when the town could boast of three theatres, in the…

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The Racing Game Huge Coup on Confab -- Winner Originally Set for Moorefield Corinthian -- Sir Harry Lauder at Randwick -- False Price About Caesar -- The Unlucky King's Head Bind Treasure Trove. the Coming Autumn Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 7

CONFAB'S sensational Paddington Handicap victory at Randwick last Saturday was the first Pve backed at that price since Lough Neagh took the 1935 Tramway Handicap. The veteran then landed a big coup for us after starting at 33 to 1…

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New South Wales 150th Anniversary Central Western Anniversary Exhibition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1937 · page 2

At the Grenfell P. and A. meeting on Saturday night a letter was discussed from Parkes P., A., H. & I. Association, re N.S.W. 150th…

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Sold for £79 5s Gundagai Show Rights

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 2

The rights of the publican's and cool drinks booth for the Gundagai Show were sold at public auction a[?] the office of Dalgety and Co. Ltd…

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Show Society Annual General Meeting Saturday, 13th February

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Show Association will be held in the Memorial Hall, West Wyalong, on Saturday, 1[?]th February…

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