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

Shows & fairs, 1938

455 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 23

Ungarie Show Correction in Flower Section

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 2

Owing to a misplacement in copy, an error occurred in the flower sections of the Ungarie Show schedule, to which we have been asked to…

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Colored Pastel Drawing Competition for Children At West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 2

There will be a special competition open to all pupils of Elementary and Secondary Schools within a radius of 35 miles of West Wyalong, at the…

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Numerous Trotting Events. Good Show Assured

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 15 August 1938 · page 2

Mr. Cooney, secretary of the Condobolin Show, advises the Lachlander that over 60 entries have so far been received for the trotting events…

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Jack Moses Here for the Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 15 August 1938 · page 2

It wouldn't be a Condobolin Show without Mr. Jack Moses, who, as usual, is here for the big week, and spending a happy time looking up…

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Tomorrow's Show Likely to Beat All Records

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 15 August 1938 · page 2

For days it has been the remark of all who know of the record number, of show entries, that it now only requires one weather to ensure its being…

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"It's Not a Fair Go" P.p. Board Director Up in Arms

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 15 August 1938 · page 3

At the meeting of the Condobolin P. P. Board on Thursday last, Director R. G. Medcalf trenchantly criticised stock owners, adjacent to stock routes, for allowing their stock to trespass on the reserves…

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Davis-brander Fight Thrilling Exhibition Davis Wins on Points Good Preliminaries

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 15 August 1938 · page 4

In the Royal Hall, Condobolin, on Friday night last, the Davis-Brander contest was witnessed by a large attendance. The fight went the ten…

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Weethalle Show Next Wednesday, 17th August

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1938 · page 2

Weethalle's fourth annual Show will be held on Wednesday of this week, 17th August, and given fine weather, should prove one of the…

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Ungarie Show Correction in Flower Section

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1938 · page 2

Owing to a misplacement in copy, an error occurred in the flower sections of the, Ungarie Show schedule, to which we have been asked to…

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West Wyalong Show Meeting of Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1938 · page 1

A meeting of the General Committee of the West Wyalong Show Association will be held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday next, 20th…

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CORRESPONDENCE To Municipal Council Meeting Show Holidays Approved

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1938 · page 5

The following is a summary of the correspondence dealt with at the meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council last Thursday night:…

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A "Fair Cow."

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 6

"Burns' cow," which apparently has been "mooing" more than neccessary, has disturbed the slumbers of several residents of…

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Grenfell Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 2

Entries are now coming in freely, and prospects are very favorable for a most successful exhibition. The trotting section will see many…

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Grenfell Jockey Club. Nominations for Show Meeting. First Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 2

MAIDEN HANDICAP.—Brigadier, Santala, Fern Gala, Dame Jeanne, Yallambee, Linbeck, The Wag, Dent, Ronestor, Gala Jim, Netherby, Black…

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Grenfell Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 1

Entries for next week's Grenfell Show are now coming in freely, and prospects are very favorable for a most successful exhibition. The trotting…

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Show Week at Condobolin

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 5

For the first time no travelling vaudeville or dramatic company was booked to appear at Condoboliu during this week (Show week) although…

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Weethalle Show Trotting Events

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 1

Owing to the trotting book, in conlection with the Weethalle show rots being missing, the "Advocate" is unable to publish complete details…

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Dramatic Show Staged at Ooma Hall By Younger Set of the Agric. Bureau OOMA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 6

Last Monday night the local hall was filled to overflowing by a gathering which came from far and near. The occasion was the staging of an…

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Weethalle's Fourth Seccessful Show Previous Standards Maintained All Sections Well Patronised Perfect Weather Helps to Swell Attendance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 4

For the fourth successive year since its inauguration, the Weethalle P.A.H. & I. Association has been favored with perfect weather, for its annual show. The…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Variety Show G'gong Applauds District Talent £25 to Church Fund GOOLAGONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 6

The Log cabin was well filled on Wednesday evening of last week for the concert and variety show in aid of St. Paul's Church of England funds…

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