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

Shows & fairs, 1937

537 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 26 of 27

Church of England Women's Guild Annual Fair

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

The annual fair, organised by the Women's Guild, of Holy Trinity, was held on Saturday afternoon and evening, and, as so often has been the…

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Mr. Cassin's Record-Breaking Crop Estimated to Yield 45 BUSHELS P.A. Wins West Wyalong Show Competition Heaviest Mr. Pearson Has Yet Judged

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

Mr. C. Cassia, of Marsden Road, Wyalong, has won the growing crop competition conducted by the West Wyalong Show Association with a record-breaking crop of Nabawa, estimated to yield 45 bushels to the acre. "Old hands" say this is the heaviest…

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Barmedman Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 5

In a preliminary financial statement submitted by the Secretary (Mr.S. J. Penberthy) at a committee meeting of the Barmedman P.A. and H…

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Horse Breeder Fined Ariah Park Men in Court Assault at Temora Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 1

A case of considerable district interest was heard in the Temora Police Court before Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M., when S. R. Garvin, of Ariah Park, and…

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Show Associations South-western Council Conference at Temora Mr. J. W. Parker Elected Pres

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 4

The annual conference of the Council of the South-western Show Associations was held at Temora on Tuesday last. The chair was occupied by…

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Mr. Cassin's Record-Breaking Crop Estimated to Yield 45 BUSHELS P.A. Wins West Wyalong Show Competition Heaviest Mr. Pearson Has Yet Judged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 5

Mr. C. Cassin, of Marsden Road, Wyalong, has won the growing crop competition conducted by the West Wyalong Show Association with a record-breaking crop of Nabawa, estimated to yield 45 bushels to the acre. "Old hands" say this is the heaviest…

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Items From Parkes Floral Fair. Methodist Effort. Attractive Exhibition

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 November 1937 · page 3

The annual Floral Fair in connection with the Methodist Women's Overseas Missionary Auxiliary was held in the School Hall…

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Tallimba School Concert Three Weeks' Time Will Be Good Show (Contributed)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 November 1937 · page 4

While I was walking along the streets of Tallimba an Saturday, an old friend who had been absent from the district for some time rushed up…

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Lake Cargelligo Show Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting was held on Tuesday last when the following business was put through. It was decided to accept the…

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Flower and Baby Show in Aid of R. C. Bazaar Funds

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 4

The Central Hall is always attractive when it is the scene of a flower show, and the beautiful display therein last Tuesday afternoon proved no…

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Sports Carnival in January Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the meeting of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club, which was held in the Memorial Hall, during…

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News of the District Ungarie Xmas Fair Saturday, 18th December

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 5

A Christmas Fair, complete with Xmas tree for the children, will be held in St. Joseph's Hall, Ungarie, on Saturday, 18th December…

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Show Association Lake Cargelligo Meeting Several Matters Discussed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 4

A number of rather Important matters were discussed at the last meeting of the Lake Cargelligo Show Association, at which there was a fair…

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A Great Show. THORPE McCONVILLE'S Wild Australia

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 November 1937 · page 3

The large number who attended the above show on Thursday night went home well satisfied that they had received good value for their…

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Temora Athletic Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 2

Temoras big athletic carnival will be held on Monday, December 27. Nominations close on Saturday next, 4th December…

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General News Show Prizes World's Record Claimed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 6

At last meeting of Casino Show Society, Mr. S. A. Elford, of Dobie's Bight, was presented with a cup donated by Arthur Yates and Co. Ltd.,…

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The Talkies Royal Theatre, Saturday. "The Show Goes On" with Gracie Fields

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 1

This picture was selected as a special Coronation attraction. The new picture, which somewhat reflects Gracie's own life story, was…

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Swimming Club First Forbes Carnival Sunday's Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 1

Forbes Swimming and Life- Saving Club, which held the first of its season's races in the Olympic pool last Sunday morning,…

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Novel Idea to Help Show Canvas of District

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 1

In an endeavor to replenish its coffers, the Canowindra P.A. and H. Association has hit upon the idea of canvassing district landholders and…

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Howard Yates Wins 100 Yards Championship At Brisbane Carnival BRISBANE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 1

Howard Yates (Victoria) won the 100 yards final in brilliant style at the Australian championship athletic carnival to-day…

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