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

Shows & fairs, 1938

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Show Exhibits Stolen

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

On the morning of the second day of the show, Lake Cargellico P. and A. officials and pavilion stewards were astounded when they found that the…

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Ungarie Show Guessing Competition Results

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

At the recent Ungarie Shaw, two fat lambs, which were presented to the Association by Mr. C. Wright, of Ungarie, were disposed of by means…

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Ardlethan Show Saturday. 24th Sept

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 3

Ardlethan's 24th annual Show will be held on Saturday, 24th September. when a very attractive programme will be staged, with prize…

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Barmedman Show On Wednesday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 3

Barmedman's annual show will be held on Wednesday next, 14th inst. The Secretary, Mr. S. J. Penberthy, states that good entries have been…

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Impressions of Show Reviewed at Annual Smoke Social Nearly £500 Promised Next Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

THE ANNUAL WEST WYALONG SHOW SMOKE SOCIAL, WHICH WAS HELD ON THE SECOND NIGHT OF THE SHOW WAS ATTENDED BY A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING OF JUDGES, STEWARDS, EXHIBITORS, AND SUBSCRIBERS TO…

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HOCKEY Big Bathurst Carnival South Forbes Wins Consolation

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

Twenty-four men's hockey teams, including a South Forbes combination, participated in the Bathurst annual hockey carnival conducted…

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Pam Moncrieff Promising Show Ring Rider

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

Pam Moncrieff, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Moncrieff, of "Koorabyn," Wyalong, gives promise of being a noted show ring…

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Show Guessing Competition Exact Weight Guessed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

The fat cow which was on exhibition at the West Wyalong Show last week, for the purpose of the guessing competition, was slaughtered by…

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Weight Guessing At Forbes Show The Winners

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

The usual guessing competitions in connection with the Forbes Show, estimating the weight of a fat bullock and fat sheep, were…

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Exciting Fights At West Wyalong Show Footballer's Challenge (Contributed)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

A welcome feature at the West Wyalong Show was the re-appearance of Jimmy Sharman and his boxing and wrestling stars, that both thrilled and…

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High Quality Stock Despite Drought in South-west Show Judges Express Appreciation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 2

Judges of Clydesdale horses and sheep at the Weethalle, Lake Cargelligo, Ungerie, and West Wyalong Show have praised the…

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Junior Fanner Display at Show Excellence Warmly Commented on Is Important Phase of Rural Activity

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 2

The Junior Farmer Club exhibit at the West Wyalong Show on Tuesday and Wednesday last was an outstanding attraction of the show, and although Quondong (in the Grenfell district) and West Wyalong were the only exhibitors, the display was a most…

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Five Wins in a Row Dubonnet's Double At Forbes Show Races Lady Lavendo Meets With Injury

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

Bright but somewhat windy conditions prevailed for the second day of the Forbes J.C. show races and there was another excellent…

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110 Hockey Players in Action Knock-out Carnival Attracts Big Attendance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 2

For some time now hockey has been steadily finding its way into the sporting life of Condobolin. Following the huge success of the carnival on…

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Junior Farmers' Display at Wyalong Show. Excellence Warmly Commented. Is Important Phase Of Rural Activity

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 2

The Junior Farmer Club exhibit at the West Wyalong Show on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, was an outstanding attraction of the…

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Grenfell Successes. At Cowra Show. Champion and Grand Champion Ribbons Brought Back. Quandong Junior Farmers Complete The Treble

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 2

Grenfell exhibitors at the Cowra Show were very successful, particularly W. W. Ingrey and Son ("Yarraglen" stud), who in the merino sheep…

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Riverina Horse Albury Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 7

Two teams from the Urana Troop represented the Regiment at the Albury show. The teams were matched against the experienced teams, five…

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Temora's Invitation To the Annual Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 6

The Temora annual show will this year be staged ou the 20th 21st, and 22nd September, and conditions point to a show, of special features…

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"Advocate" Show Issue Good Boost for Forbes District

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 1

A number of our readers have congratulated us on what was termed the excellent nature of our show issue, especially the…

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B'bong Fares Well Many Prizes at Forbes Show BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 9

Local exhibitors were once again very successful at the Forbes Show. Messrs. T. Darcy and E. H. and H. R. Brown carried off quite a number of…

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