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

Shows & fairs, 1938

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Swimming Carnival Letter to Council Regarding Several Matters

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

On the receipt of a letter from Mr. C. J. Kennedy, Secretary of the West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club, asking Bland Shire Council to…

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Show Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 2

The first meeting of the new committee took place at the Family Hotel on Saturday last and was particularly well attended…

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Lake Cargelligo Show Commitee Nominations

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 3

Show committee nominations closed on 5th inst. when 44 nominations were received Number to be elected 35. As nominations exceeded the…

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Swimming Carnival Ready for Big Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 1

Mr. R. B. Bloore, President of the West Wyalons Amateur [?] ming Club, informed the "Advocate this afternoon that all arrangements…

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Show Ballot Lake Cargelligo Society 44 Nominations Received

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 6

Lake Cargelligo Show Committee nominations closed on 5th inst. when 44 nominations were received, the number to be elected being 35…

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Swimming Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 2

In a necessarily hurried report in our last issue on the 'recent swimming carnival one or two items were overlooked. In the Junior events…

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SWIMMING Carnival Dates. S.W. Swimming Clubs

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 3

West Wyalong, February 23. The programme for the South Western championship events for the Wyalong carnival is as follows:—50 metres…

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Swimming Carnival On Wednesday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

It is expected that over 60 visiting swimmers will take part in the swimming carnival at West Wyalong on Wednesday night of this week,…

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Night of Excitement Swimming Carnival First-Rate Success Forbes Loses Meagher Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 1

SPECTACULAR swimming, cheered by over 500 voices, characterised the championship carnival conducted by the Forbes Swimming Club at the Pool on Wednesday night. More than 90 swimmers competed in the long schedule of events,…

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Swimmers and Divers Assemble Championship Carnival at W. Wyalong Attracts Over 600 SPECTATORS. Exciting and Thrilling Finishes Witnessed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 2

Despite the cool change in the weather, the Swimming Carnival conducted by the West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club on Wednesday evening, attracted over 600 spectators, who were treated to a…

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Street Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 2

That section of Templar Street on the south side of Lachlan Street, will be en fete on Saturday night, when a carnival will be staged to raise funds…

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"Wake Up and Live" Big Musical Show

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

Kio Open Air Theatre patrons will be entertained at a big sparkling musical show on Tuesday, Wednes day and Thursday nights of this…

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Successful Year Forbes Show Society Annual Meeting Of Members Ballot For Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 1

THE chief Item of Interest in the annual report of the Forbes P., A. and H. Association, presented to the annual meeting of members at the Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon, was that a profit of slightly over £300 was made on the…

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Show Committe

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 2

There was a very good attendance at the committee meeting held last Saturday afternoon, Mr. R. K. L'Estrange in the chair, reelected to the…

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Forbes and the C.W. Exhibition an Explanation Correspondence Column to the Editor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 3

Sir,--This is the first occasion in which I have aired a grievance per medium of the Press, but knowing the policy of the "Advocate" is one of…

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The Old Goldfields (By Will Carter) (Copyright) Visit of Sir Hercules Robin Son-old Hotels—gus Pierce's Variety Show—an Honest Bulcocky—old Time Bosses— Conclusion (Copyright by Will Carter) Visit of Ser Hercules Robinson

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 5

In March 1873, Hill End and Tam baroora were honored by a visit from Sir.Hercules Robinson, Governor o: the colony. Flags were flying every…

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School Swimming CarnivaL

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 4

The annual swimming carnival of the Parkes High School is to he held on March 23. and the sportsmaster (Mr. Cecil A. Rodgers) has…

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Swimming Last Night's Carnival. Interesting Events

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 4

Held as part of the 150th. Anniversary Celebrations, the swimming cannival, conducted last night by the Parkes Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club, at the Parkes Olympic pool, lived up to the standard of former carnivals, and proved an…

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Young Australia League Visit Sydney During Easter Week to See the Royal Show and 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 March 1938 · page 3

Two hundred New South-Wales country boys between the ages of 11 and 17 are expected to attend the Camp being conducted by the Young…

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Show Secretary

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

Application are invited today for the position of Secretary to the West Wyalong Show Committee. An advertisement in to-day's…

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