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

Shows & fairs, 1937

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The Garden A Bright Summer Show Petunias & Viscaria

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 12

One of the most colorful of all plants that bloom from late spring until the cold days of winter put ah end to the display is petunia…

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Show Society Meeting at Eugowra Important Discussion EUGOWRA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 8

A committee meeting of the P.A. & H. Association was held on Saturday afternoon. There was a fair attendance of members, with Mr. John W…

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Two Jumpers Killed At Lismore Show (By Wire) Sydney

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

A Lismore message states:—During the high jump at the local show yesterday, the well known jumper Regal Star, dislodged his rider, and…

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Presbyterian Flower Show the Usual Complete Success

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 25 October 1937 · page 2

We once heard a gardener boast that he could grow flowers in hell. We had the temerity to answer him that we thought he would be given…

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Grown Sheep Show Drop at Forbes Sale Sucker Lambs Firm

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 6

The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co., Ltd., Sydney, and W. K. Garnsey, Senr., Pty., Ltd., report that at their special sale at…

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Dismal Failure Annual Hospital Sports Regrettable Apathy Displayed Will Show a Loss

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 2

The annual Eight Hour Day sports carnival, in aid of the Wyalong and District Hospital, which was held at West Wyalong…

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An Outstanding Success C. of E. Flower Show and Continental £140 Profit Glorious Blooms

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 3

EACH year the advent of Spring and its floral glory goes hand and hand with a series of brilliant flower shows arranged by the different churches of the town so that the public might see and appreciate the wealth of beauty produced in local…

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Lake Cargelligo Show Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting was held, when a good attendance of members was present. The schedule was again, gone into. The following…

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Lake Cargelligo Show Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting was held when a good attendance of members were present. The schedule was again gone into…

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Junior Farmers at Cootamundra Show Ariah Park Wins Group

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

Last Monday a party of "Senior Junior Farmers from West Wyalong travelled to Cootamundra to compete in the Junior Farmers'…

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W.W. 1938 Show Dates Selected By Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 2

Following a discussion at Saturday meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee in regard to the dates for the 1938 show it was…

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Life Members of Show Association Seven Persons Accepted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 2

Exercising their privilege as donors of £10 or more to the West Wyalong Show Association, seven donors each nominated a person as a Life…

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£349 Clear Profit FOR 1937 SHOW Comprehensive Report Submitted Treasurer Warmly Praised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 2

Following the presentation of a financial statement to a meeting of the West Wyalong Show Assn. on Saturday afternoon, which…

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Junior Farmers. Points for Show Competition

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

The President (Mr. W. W. Ingrey) and Messrs. Williams, Wallace, Ryder, Hunter, Duncan, Simpson, Harding, V. Smith, Hawick and H…

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Show Association Committee Meeting

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

The President (Mr. J. W. Parker) presided over the meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee which was held in the Memorial Hall…

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Crack Cyclists To Race at Forbes This Month's Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 12

Sunday, November 14, will see the opening carnival on the new banked cycling track at the sports ground. A fine programme has been arranged…

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Free Prize Cards Offer Accepted By Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 2

A letter from the 155th Anniversary Celebrations Committee was tabled at Saturday's meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee,…

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Show Societies' Conference Quandialla Sending Delegates QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 8

The South-Western Group of the Show Societies' Association is to meet at Temora next Tuesday. The conference will be attended by Messrs. H. J…

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Thanks Expressed To Various People By Show Committee

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

West Wyalong Show Committee, at its meeting on Saturday last endorsed the action of the Secretary (Mr. T. A. Smith) in writing to judges who…

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£100 BEQUEST To Show Association Probate of Will Granted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 1

At the last meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, a letter was received from the Perpetual Tinstee Co. Sydney, advising that probate…

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