Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Shows & fairs, all years

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

Shows & fairs, 1938

455 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 23

Show Points and Personalities Interesting Show Sidelights

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 5

One of the most interesting personalities at the Condobolin show was Mr. Corley McMillan, of Parkes. For the past 13 years Mc has handicapped,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Young Show Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 1

Throughout the Young Show Schedule—particularly in the cooking and needlework classes—will be found a section for novices and those who…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Postal Arrangements. Show Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 2

Office open for all classes of business from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Mails, which ordinarily close at 4 p.m. and 5. p.m., will does at noon…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Talkies. Show Week Programmes. Monday and Tuesday, 22nd AND 23rd (First Show Night)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 4

"100 Men and a Girl," with Deanna Durbin and Leopold Stokowski. The golden voiced song bird personifying the magical charm of youth. Hear…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Show Smoko Many Flattering Remarks by Visitors

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 2

There was the usual good attendance at the smoke social, which took place in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night--first night of the show. There…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Window Dressing Competition. Number Of Entries Disappoint Show Committee

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 2

The Window Dressing Competition held in connection with the Show is somewhat disappointing as far as entries are concerned, though the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Big Show Will Soon Be On West Wyalong Annual Carnival Record Number of Entries Received "Should Be a Wonderful Exhibition," Says President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 2

"PRESENT INDICATIONS POINT TO THE ANNUAL SHOW AT WEST WYALONG ON SEPTEMBER 6 AND 7 BEING ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL HELD HERE FOR SOME YEARS," THE PRESIDENT (MR. J. W. PARKER) TOLD THE MONTHLY…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Weethalle Show Guessing Competitions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 1

The guessing competition in connection with the Weethalle Show last Wednesday, was won by Messrs Alar Flower and R. S. Oakenfull, who each…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show Dance Next Monday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 1

The most important fixture new on the social calendar is the show dance to be held in the masonic Hall, West Wyalong, on Monday night…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Forbes Show Entries a Record

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 1

Although entries for the Forbes Show do not close till Wednesday of next week, Mr. W. D. Roberts, secretary of the P., A. and…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Late Mrs. A. ANDREW Show Committee's Sympathy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 1

At Saturday's meeting of the West. Wyalong Show Committee before the business was proceeded with, the President (Mr. J. W. [?])…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Grenfell Show Smoke Social

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 3

The above was held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night. The President (Mr. W. H. Simpson) occupied the chair…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Police and Show Week Good Work

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 4

That there were no accidents or traffic hold-ups during show and race week is a credit to pedestrians and to those in charge of vehicular traffic…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Show Week Programmes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 1

"Wings of the Morning," with Aiinabella, Henry Fonda and Leslie Banks. Brought to the screen in all the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sunday's Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 10

Eleven men's hockey teams will take part in the big knock-out competition which will be conducted by the South Forbes Hockey Club at the Willow…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Brooks' Show Shoes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 2

A special display of shoes for show wear for men, women and children is now on display at Brooks' Shoe Store. West Wyalong, including the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

School Sports Carnival at Temora

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 1

West Wyalong, Harden-Murrum burrah, Cootamundra, and Junee Schools took part in the S.W.D.P. A.A..A. sports carnival, at Temora and…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Rain Mars the Lake Cargelligo Show But Insurance Will Recoup Loss 13th Annual Exhibition Successful Splendid Show of Horses land Sheep Good Ring Events and Striking Pavilion Display

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 5

Considering the large number of dry days experienced in the Lake Cargelllgo district during the past 18 months it was very unfortunate that rain should fall on Tuesday night and at intervals on Wednesday, resulting in a big falling off in the attendance at…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Show Dance Next Monday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 1

Keen interest is being evinced by both town and country residents in the annual Show dance to be held in the Musonic Hall on Monday night,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sheep Champions at Weethalle Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 2

Messrs Scott Bros., of "Bolygamy" were awarded the championship for Merino ram at Weethalle Show, and Mr. C. Cassin, of Wyalong, was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →