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

Shows & fairs, 1937

537 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 24 of 27

Tullibigeal Scots Fair a Great Success

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

When will wonders cease? Notwithstanding the very dry conditions and the very poor prospects for the forthcoming harvest, the local Presbyteria[?]…

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Naradhan Fair Outstanding Success Concert Most Enjoyable

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

The Presbyterian Methodist aunual fair took place last week at Naradhan Public Hall and was an outstanding success. The large hall…

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Ariah Park Show Next Wednesday, 13th

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

Ariah Park's annual show will be held on Wednesday next, 13th Aug., The Secretary, Mr. Mort Collings, reports that record entries have been…

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Show Successes Gollagong Goes to Eugowra Flowers and Horses

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 6

Congratulations to Mrs. S. E. Marsh, "Glenleigh," on success in the Eugowra Show, gaining five firsts and two second prizes in the flower section. Also…

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Show Social Presentation of Trophies The Prize-winners quandialla, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 6

In the Society's pavilion last Friday a pleasant social evening took place. It was hoped to have the Hon. H. V. C. Thorby present to make the…

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Another Successful Sports Carnival Several New Records Established Hazeldoon School Wins B.C.D.A.A. Shield Several Schools Compete at Championship Meeting

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

The third annual championship meeting, conducted by the Blow Clear and District Schools' Athletic Association, for the Association Shield, was held at Blow Clear on Wednesday of this week, and was an outstanding success from every point of view,…

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Keeping People Alive. What Statistics Show. Good Old Science

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 October 1937 · page 4

An interesting little volume, inspite of its stodgy title is "The Official Year Book of New South Wales, Part VI. Population and Vital Statistics."…

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Successful Fair

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 6

Staged by the local corps of the Salvation Army on Friday, October 1, the Coronation fair proved an excellent success. The Canowindra Salvation…

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1937 SHOW Profit Over £300 Figures Incomplete

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 6

The fact that the Forbes P., A. and H. Association will make a profit of over £300 on its recent show, on the moneys…

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150th Anniversary Celebrations Central-Western P. & A. Exhibition Forbes Co-operation

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 2

Forbes P., A. and H. Association at its meeting on Saturday had before it some details of the proposed Central-Western Exhibition…

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Show Dates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 6

Messrs. W. A. Meares and J. J. Sweeney represented the Forbes Association at the meeting of the Central-Western Council of P. & A…

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Ariah Park Stages Successful Show Under Perfect Weather Conditions Great Show of Clydesdales Tables Turned by W.Wyalong Junior Farmers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 5

Ariah Park Show Society staged its 29th annual exhibition on Wednesday, with perfect weather conditions prevailing. This Society gives £400 in prize money, and it is therefore not surprising that the show is regarded as one of the best one-day shows in the State,…

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Bimbi Flower Show and Fair

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 October 1937 · page 4

The above was held in the Bimbi Hall on 8th and 9th October, the proceeds being in aid of the Presbyterian Church…

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Show Dates

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 3

At a meeting of delegates of Central-Western P., A. and H. Associations held at Parkes last week the following rates of shows for 1938 within this…

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WEETHALLE Flower and Baby Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 6

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Weethalle Public Hospital, desire to tender their very sincere thanks to the many artists and officials, who by…

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Weethalle Notes Flower and Baby Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 4

The third annual Flower and Baby Show was held on the 8th instant by the Weethalle Public Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary in aid of the Hospital…

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Sports Carnival On Eight Hour Day In Aid of Hospital

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 4

The annual 8-Hour Day spoils carnival in aid of the Wyalong and District Hospital, will be held on the recreation ground on Monday next, 25th…

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Mr. Les. V. SCOTT In Show Rooms Next Tait's

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 1

Mr. Les. V. Scott, dealer for the Fisk Radiola and other A.W.A. products announces in to-day's issue that he is now located in new show rooms…

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C. of England Flower Show and Continental Next Friday and

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 1

The rainfall over the past weekend has been a God-send to the men on the land and will do incalcuable good to all sections of…

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Fair Rents Court Advocated at Redfern (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 1

A meeting at Redfern Town Hall advocated a Fair Rents Court in order to prevent increasing rents. One speaker said trat rents in the…

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