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

Shows & fairs, 1938

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Interest Dying? Among Local Cyclists Sunday's Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 6

When the new banked cycling track on the Cricket Ground wax being constructed there were those few inevitable pessimists who…

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Lake Cargelligo Show Association New President

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 5

At the annual meeting held on Wednesday last A. L. McInnes was elected president for the ensuing twelve months. Mr. McInnes has, since his…

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Local Swimmers At Wellington Carnival Albert Jollie's Disqualification Good Experience

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 1

Albert Jollic, the young Forbes swimming star, who travelled to Wellington and its annual championship carnival on Wednesday as…

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Australia's Greatest Radio Feature the 1938 Shell Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 7

With the commencement of the broadcast of the 1938 Shell Show, in an Australiaa-wide [?]-up, from…

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Water Stars En Masse At Pool on Feb. 23 Big Championship Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 1

For the first time in the history of Forbes a championship swimming carnival, conducted under standard Olympic conditions, will…

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News of the District Mr. A. L. McINNES Elected President Lake Cargelligo Show Association

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 4

Ths annual general meeting of the Lake Cargelligo Show Association unanimously elected Mr. A. L. McInnes President for the ensuing year…

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Show Society

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 4

Title: Condobolin Pastoral, Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association. Established 48 years…

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Handsome Profit Show Association's £300 Surplus A Bright Year

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 1

Sunny smiles wreathed the faces of the Show Association committeemen who met in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall on…

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W.W. Show Society Annual General Meeting Mr Parker Re-elected President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 1

The annual general meeting of members of the West Wyalong and District P.A.H. and I. Association was held on Saturday afternoon…

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Council Gleanings From Thursday Night's Aldermanic Meeting Appointment of Junior Gardener -- Linking the Western & Southern Highways Through Forbes. Noxious Weeds in Municipality-- Swimming Carnival on February 23-- "Horse-play" at the Olympic Pool --Street Rubbish Receptacles

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 2

All the aldermen were in attendance at Thursday night's meeting of the local Municipal Council. In committee the plans of Meagher…

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CELEBRATIONS. Secondary Industries Fair

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 5

A meeting of exhibitors in the proposed Secondary Industries Fair was held at the Council chambers on Thursday night,…

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On with the Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 1

Because of the droughty conditions experienced in past months, doubt was generally expressed as to whether the local branch of the Country Women's…

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Show President MR. J. W. Parker Re-elected For Third Successive Term

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

Although he informed the Committee that he desired to be relieved of the position of President of the West Wyatong P.A.H…

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Show Society Enjoys Successful Year Annual General Meeting Held Reports Disclose Satisfactory Position Committee Congratulated on Work Performed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 4

Judging by reports submitted to the annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Show Association bild on Saturday last, the Society, despite the very unfavorable seasonal conditions, had enjoyed a successful and prosperous year…

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Exhibition by Craft

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 2

Local boxing fans will have an opportunity of seeing Craft in action before the big fight. On an afternoon to be chosen he will give an…

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Show Society

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 2

The adjourned annual meeting of the members of the Condobolin P.A. H. I. Association was held at Shiels' Hotel last Saturday afternoon…

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Swimming Carnival Wed. February 23 At West Wvalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 2

Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club will conduct its annual carnival at the £13,000 swimming pool in Holland Park on Wednesday, 23rd…

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Ungarie Show Assn. Annual General Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 4

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue, the annual general meeting of members of the Ungarie P.A.H. and L Association will…

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A.I.S. Cattle at Kiama Show Keen Interest Displayed (CONTRIBUTED)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 4

Kiama Show is a stronghold or the Australian Illawarra Shorthern breed of dairy cattle, and the aged cow in milk class always attracts…

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Swimming Carnival On Wednesday Week At West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

Wednesday night, 23rd February, will be a gala night for West Wyalong, as the annual swimming carnival will be held on that night in the…

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