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

Shows & fairs, 1938

455 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 23

Young Show. Non-Competitive Art Exhibits. Work Of Mrs. Crawford

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 5

Mrs. N K. Crawford, who was mentioned in despatches in the Sydney press earlier in the year for her very fine exhibits at David…

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Parkes Show Three Days' Exhibition Main Awards

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 3

Parkes P.A. & H. Association conducted its three days' annual show on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather on the…

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Forbes Prepares for Show Visitors Arrive Daily Exhibition Likely to be Outstanding

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 12

Forbes eagerly awaits the 65th exhibition of the local P.A. and H. Association. Already scores of visitors have arrived for the gala days…

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MtTHODIST FAIR Very Succesful

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 8

The Ungarie annual Melhodist fair which was held recemly was a huge success both socially aud financially The Crusaders conducted the…

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Weethalle Show— Correction

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 4

Mrs. J. Worrier, "Trelynn," Weethalle, writes that in our report of the Weethalle show, a number of the prizes she won in the cookery…

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Australian Wool for U.S.A. World Fair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 4

Arrangements are being made by the Australian Wool Board for the 848 types of Australian wool to be exhibited in the Australian pavilion…

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Hospital Auxiliary Catering For Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the Forbes Women's Hospital Auxiliary was held in the Town Hall last Satur, Mrs. Beddic occupying the chair, and…

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Tivoli Attractions For Show Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 2

Mr. Con. Bylos has secured several first-class attractions for Show week at the Tivoli Theatre, and patrons are assured of excellent…

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Show Entries Pouring In West Wyalong Show Tuesday and Wednesday of Next Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 2

The entries for the West Wyalong Show to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, are still pouring in…

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Electric Fencing Demonstration at the Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 6

We have with us electric clocks, electrie Hashing machines, electric shavers, and a thousand and one other things operated by electricity…

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Meagher's Display At West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 1

John Meagher & Co., West Wyalong, will be located in their own pavilion at the West Wyalong showground on Tuesday and Wednesday…

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Jimmy Sharman for Show Famous Troupe Returning

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 2

A welcome visitor to West Wyalong's great annual show next week will be the evergreen showman Jimmy Shannan and his big troupe ot…

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Parliamentary Visitors to West Wyalong Show On Wednesday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 1

Mr. G. P. Evans. M.L.A., for Lachlau, who will officially open the West a yaloing Show at noon on Wednesday next, 7th September, has…

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Forbes Races Entries for Show Meeting Good Fields Promised

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 10

Entries for the Forbes Jockey Club Show races closed on Saturday, but owing to this week's racing at Parkes handicaps will not…

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Eugowra Turkeys Penned at Wagga Show Mrs. Kirby Secures Prizes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 11

Eugowra was well represented at the Wagga Show last week by a team of stud turkeys, from Mrs. King's stud at "Galwary."…

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Narandera Show To be Opened by Mr. W. M. Hughes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 7

Mr. W. M. Hughes (Minister for External Affairs) has consented to open the Narandera Show which will be held on Friday and Saturday,…

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W.W. Show Dance an Outstanding Suqcess Nearly 400 Attend

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 1

The high reputation of the West Wyalong Show dauce of being one of the outstanding social functions of the season was fully maintained…

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Record Attendance at Ungate Show Held in Perfect Weather Good Displays in All Classes £80 Gate Is Society's Record

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 5

Perfect weather conditions prevailed for Ungarie's annual Show on Wednesday last. Following unsettled conditions earlier in the week, it was very pleasing to find Wednesday fine and comparatively warm. Weather is a vital factor in the success of any…

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An Outstanding Performance. Condobolin Show. Recommendations for Jubilee Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 September 1938 · page 2

After allowing for all improvements on the new ground totalling £345, the recent Condobolin Show is estimated to return a nett profit of £42. Such a satisfactory result was…

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Sheep Awards Lake Cargelligo Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 September 1938 · page 5

Messrs G. T. Wallder, Wilson Smyth, Tom Brady, and Inigo Triggs were the most successful sheep exhibitors at the Lake Cargelligo Show., The…

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