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

Shows & fairs, 1937

537 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 27

Competitive Exhibition Defeats Ends of Education

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 May 1937 · page 5

In reference to a request from the Grenfell branch for advice and support in its decision to refrain from competitive exhibition, the secretary…

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Cowra Teachers Against Competitive Show Exhibits Deputy-president on Education Reform

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 May 1937 · page 5

On Saturday, the monthly meeting of the Cowra branch of.the Federation was held at Primary school About 30 members from the…

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Flower Show and Fair Friday and

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 1

A reminder is given that the annual Fair and Flower Show, in aid of the Church of England, West Wyalong, will be held in the Masonic Hall on…

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More Trophies For 1937 Exhibition Export Lambs and Horses

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 5

Amongst the correspondence tabled at the meeting of the committee of the Forbes P.A. and H. Association on Saturday afternoon…

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"The Big Show" On Coronation Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 2

The promoters of the dance to be held in the Masonic Hail, West Wyalong, on Wednesday, 12th May (Coronation Day), anticipate that this…

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Caged Birds Great Show at Temora

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 2

The Temora Budgerigar Club held a very successful show of caged birds at Temora on Friday and Saturday last. About 150 birds competed,…

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Rain Worth £400 To Dubbo Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 4

The Dubbo Show Committee will benefit by £400 from rain insurance taken out on the second and final day of the Dubbo show. The committee…

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Junior Farmers Mr. Nock's First Visit Show Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 1

At the meeting of the Junior Fanners' Club on Saturday Mr. Nock, the instructor for the western districts was present Mr. Nock…

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Sheep Sections At Anniversary Show Big Parkes Fixture for 1938

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 6

Parkes has been selected as the centre at which the Central-western show to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the discovery of…

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£50 INCREASE For 1937 Forbes Show £30 For Ring Events

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 1

There was an attendance of about 20 members at the committee meeting of the Forbes P.A. & H. Association held at the Town Hall…

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Show Prizes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 May 1937 · page 5

At last Saturday's well attended meeting of the show committee, it was decided to add prizes to the cattle section for the following:…

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Fans Were Disgusted Cowra Takes Gold Cup Orange's Poor Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 6 May 1937 · page 10

Thus Orange "Leader": Cowra sent over a team of 'crocks,' but still they soundly thrashed' Orange to the tune of 13 points…

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Weethalle Show Schedules in Hand

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 6

Mr. P. G. Ussher, the popular and capable Secretary of the Weethalle Show Committee, has handed the Weethalle show schedule copy to the…

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Winners at Royal Show Large White Pigs and A.I.S. Cattle

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 4

A /c Messrs Snelson Bros. "Doongalla," Leeton, purchased by Mr. G. Butler, West Wyalong:—Boar.—Doongalla Commander, by…

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Teachers Hit Back At Grenfell Show Society's Criticism School Exhibits at Shows

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 2

Recent severe comments by Grenfell Show committeemen on the Teachers' Federation decision against staging competitive school…

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Miscellaneous Teachers Criticise Show Competitions

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1937 · page 2

At a meeting of the Cowra Show Committee a letter was received from the Cowra branch of the Teachers' Federation, stating that the public…

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Show Society v Teachers’ Federation Society Favours Competition

Cowra Free Press · Monday 10 May 1937 · page 6

The reasons advanced by the Teachers’ Federation for its decision to revert to non-competitive school exhibition at the…

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Flower Show in Aid Presbyterian Church Funds Another Success--Wonderful Blooms--Good Attendance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 May 1937 · page 2

With the rather unfavourable weather for some time, a glimpse at the beautiful flower exhibits in the Central Hall last Thursday would make…

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Fair and Flower Show Great Array of Blooms Successful Effort for New St Barnabas Church

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 4

Success crowned the efforts of the ladies of St. Barnabas' Church of England, West Wyalong, when they staged their first flower show and fair in the Masonic Hall on Friday and Saturday last. There was a splendid display of flowers, the attendance was…

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Sports Carnival And Highland Gathering

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 2

As the "Advocate" was going to press to-day, Mr. E. J. Cope. Secretary of the Ungarie Caledonian Society, stated chat all details are…

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