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

Shows & fairs, 1938

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Show Society Meeting of Committee Carnival Matters Discussed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 4

The president (Mr. J. W. Parker) presided over the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, which was held in the Memorial…

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Local Clydesdale Breeders Success at Sydney Show Show Committee's Congratulations

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

At Saturday's meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, the President (Mr. J. W. Parker) drew attention to the fact that Mr. S. E…

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McCONVILLE'S Show Attracts Big Crowd

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 1

Thorpe McConvilles Wild West Show, which played at West Wyalong on Wednesday night, attract a big crowd of spectators, despite the…

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W.W. Show Society Treasurer Submits Report

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

The Honorary Treasurer (Mr. L. S. Chandler), in a report to the West Wyalong Show Committee, on Saturday afternoon, stated that the…

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Official Luncheon for 1938 SHOW C. of E. Ladies' Guild Offer Accepted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 9

A letter from the West Wyalong Church of England Ladies Guild was received at Saturday's meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee,…

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Maytime Fair Pretty Scenes in Taylor Park

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 2

That Grenfell has an ideal ground for the holding of an outdoor fete was fully demonstrated on Friday and Saturday nights, when the Church of…

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Bribbaree Flower Show & Bazaar

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 2

Seasonal conditions were evident in the decreased entries in the flower section of the annual bazaar and flower show held in local hall on…

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Flower Show. in Aid of Presbyterian Church Funds

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 6

The above took place in the Central Hall last Thursday afternoon and was a success beyond expectaton, especially in view of the very unfavourable…

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Tennis Stars Crawford and McGRATH Brilliant Tennis Exhibition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 1

Erilliant exhibitions of tennis were given on the West Wyalong Courts on Sunday afternoon last by Jack Crawford (former…

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Scotch Fair at Parkes Official Opening

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 5

In welcoming the Mayoress (Mrs. F. W. Spicer), the Rev. James Goudie said that this was the first occasion that she had been present at a…

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Show Matters All Now Straight Going for the Coming Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 2

A meeting of the committee was held last Saturday afternoon. Present, Messrs. R. K. L'Estrange (President), Outhwaite, Clement, Brown, G…

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Weethalle Show Society Preparations for the Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 7

The Committee of the above Society, and there are several new members who have been elected recently, as a result of the decision to…

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£25/13/8 Profit From Tennis Exhibition Board Praises Organiser[?]

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 3

Speaking at the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Wyalong and District Hospital, the Chairman (Dir. G. Hieton) expressed…

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DUBBO Next Week's Show Series of Mishaps

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 4

The secretary to the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association states that entries for ring events at the Dubbo Show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next,…

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Crawford and McRATH Splendid Exhibition Kalms and Munro Play Well

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 2

Sunday afternoon found West Wyalong and district people in force at the tennis courts to see the two International players. Jack Crawford…

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Late Mr. E. E. TEMPLESMAN Proposed Show Memorial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 1

The question of securing a permanent memorial to the late Mr. E. E. Tenipleman in recognition of his many years of service to the…

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Late Mr. A. S. Fair Loss to Milby District Deplored toy F. & S. Assn

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the West Milby Branch of the Fanners and Settlers' Association, the President and monshers, referred to the…

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Lake Cargelligo Show Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 19 May 1938 · page 4

The second meeting of the newly elected Committee met on the 10th inst. Following were present: A. J. McInnes (President) who opened…

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Weethalle Show Wednesday, 17th AUGUST

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 5

Progress is being made with the preliminaiy arrangements for the Weethalle Show to he held on Wednesday, 17th August…

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Mr. Roy Weill Valuable Services Lost To Show Association

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 5

After having held the position of President of the Weethalle Show Committee for three years—since the inception of the Association—…

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