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

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Mr. Stan Harris Sustains Severe Loss Show Pony Destroyed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1937 · page 3

A nasty accident occurred at Storey's corner, five miles from Junee, on Wednesday. It appears that Mr. Stan Harris, well-known around…

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[?]Mmy Sharman's Troupe Sporting Treat for Show Local Interest Aroused

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1937 · page 4

The return to town of this muchtravelled troupe after an absence of many years is going to be one of the features of our great annual show…

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"Shall We Dance" and "Sons O' Guns" Show Night Talkies

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1937 · page 4

Blending romance, melody, dancing and laughter, "Shall We Dance," the new Fred Astaire-Ginger Rogers musical film is said to hit a new high in…

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World's Tiniest Horse Size of a Dog at West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1937 · page 3

One of the most amazing attractions ever seen on a showground in Australia is Wee Jimmy, the world's smallest racehorse. The little pet,…

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Grenfell Jockey Club Show Meeting Shows a Profit of £118

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 3

The Grenfell Jockey Club's Show meeting showed a profit of £118, and the financial statement will be submitted at a meeting to-night…

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Ungarie Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 7

In the list of awards made at the Ungarie annual show, which appeared last week, the prize for pomeranian dog was shown as having been won…

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Show Officially Opened

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 1

Immediately after the official luncheon, and following the grand parade of stock, which was led by members of the 6th Light Horse, the official…

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Barmedman Show Wednesday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 5

A reminder is given that Barmedman will hold their annual show on Wednesday next, when it is expected that the success of all previous…

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Everyone Pleased With West Wyalong Show Best Exhibition for Several Years. Gate Receipts Better Than Last Year Large Pavilion Taxed to Capacity £510 Promised in Donations for Next Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 2

"The best show held in West Wyalong since pre-depression days," was the unanimous opinion of the huge crowd which attended the 38th annual exhibition on…

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NEARLY 500 DANCERS Attend Show Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 1

There was an attendance of nearly 500 at the dance held in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong. on Wednesday night of this week. the…

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Jimmy Sharman's Return to Town. Troupe Delight Show Patrons

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 4

It is several years since the West Wyalong sports have bad the pleasure of seeing this great showman and his far famed troupe in action,…

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Forbes Show Races Another Successful Meeting Cup to Cantaloupe Bad Starts Mar Otherwise Splendid Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 10

GETTING away badly, Cantaloupe registered a sterling performance to win the Forbes Cup at the opening day of the Jockey Club's annual Show races yesterday. With only two of the…

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Forbes Annual Show Records Again Shattered Nw Gate Figures Established £400 Taking £58 Better Than Last Year Exhibits Tough New Peak Sideshow Receipts and Booths on Record Level Wonderful Sheep and Junior Farmers' Displays Glorious Weather Conditions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 1

THE FORBES SHOW marches on to greater successes! Last year, despite the fact that rain fell on the first day, the gate takings of £342 for the two days constituted a record, being £28 in excess of 1935, but this year sees new figures created, the total…

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Hospital Carnival for for March

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 2

In regard tp the 1938 celebrations at Parkes it was made very plain— as reported in our issue of 16th August— that Grenfell townspeople were…

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Forbes Show Grenfell Troop Light Horse

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 2

Despite the fact that rain fell on the first day of Forbes Show last year, the gate takings of £342 for the two days constituted a record, A parade of the Grenfell Troop of Light Horse wag held on Saturday last. The town presented quite a military air both in the afternoon…

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C.w.a. Flower Show Beautiful Flowers and Other Exhibits

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 2

What is designated as the C.W.A. Spring Flower Show, for the association has other flower shows during the year's currency, was held in the…

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Gubbatta Annual Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 4

The Gubbatta annual sport carnival and display, will be hold on Monday, 4th October followed by a dance at night…

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Show Guessing Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 2

The two guessing competitions In connection with last week's Forbes show attracted a good number of entries. The bullock, when slaughtered, weighed…

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£535 Promised for 1938 Show at Annual Show Smoke Social Show Praised by Various Speakers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 2

It was announced at the Show smoke social on Wednesday night last that £510/1/- had to that time been promised as special donations for next year's show. Since then the amount has been increased to £535, and further amounts will be added within the next…

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