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

Shows & fairs, 1939

396 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 20

No Show Train From Parkes Local P., A. & H.A. Decision Week-end Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 1

No special train will run from Parkes on the second day of the Forbes Show next month. Far years a special train has been chartered…

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Show Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 2

The show secretary reports that exceptionally good entries are being received for all horse, cattle and sheep sections, and good competition…

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Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 2

This important annual event now looms on the horizon and will at the moment interest intending exhibitors. Prize money totals £850—a very…

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Show Day Holiday

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 5

The following postal arrangements will be observed on Show Day, Wednesday, August 23:— Office open for all classes of…

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"Wirega" Stud. Success at Condobolin Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 5

Mr. Bruce Bembrick was very successful at Condobolin Show, entries from. "Wirega" stud securing four first prizes, five seconds, the champion…

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Grenfell Jockey Club. Show Meeiing Thursday & Friday, August 24 & 25. Nominations. First Day. August 24

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 6

MAIDEN, 5 Furlongs.—Babja, Franmar, Kastoness, Miss Belabula, Happy Memory, Erin's Daughter, Lord Mcstor, Stan Marsh, Johnette All autumn tonings are used in this sports suit worn by Irene Dunns of RKO Radio, aud designed by Edward Stevenson. The tailored skirt is of brown, rust and fawn plaid, und the light brown woollen blouse is buttoned down the front with round bone buttons. The jacket, bag and…

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Additional Weethalle Show Awards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 1

Two draught geldings or mares to be driven in winkers: A. Rees 1 and 2 Team of four horses, geldings or mares to be driven in winkers: A…

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Show Rights Good Prices Realised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 1

Satisfactory prices have been received by the West Wvalong Show Committee for the right of [?]s booth, and the fruit, [?]ol drinks and…

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Ungarie Annual Show Wednesday, 30 th AUGUST

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 1

The Ungarie P.A.H. and I. Association will hold annual show on Wednesday, 30th August. The Hon. Secretary (Mr. A. W. Stidwill) states…

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"Swing Into Spring" Meagher's Will Show You How

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 2

If keen and thrifty shoppers make their purchases at Meagher's grand opening spring show, which commences to-day at West Wyalong, they…

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Leger Enclosure At Forbes Racecourse For Show Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 4

The committee of Forbes Jockey Club, at a recent meeting, resolved to revive the leger enclosure at the local racecourse, the admission…

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Weethalle Stages Their Fifth Successful Show Spledid Exhibits Reflect Good Season Hard Work and Enterprise Rewarded Good Attendance at Show Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 10

A little more than five years ago, with drought conditions and depressed prices of primary products stalking the land, a few courageous souls in Weethalle town and district conceived the idea of holding a show. Like a snowball…

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Dairy Cattle and Pigs At West Wyalong Show (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 7

Wear Sir.—In your issue of August 11th. I was pleased to see a paragraph under the heading. "Dairy Cattle and Pigs at the West Wyalong…

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Grenfell Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 2

A friendly hand, a welcome smile, That is Grenfell ALL the while. The show is pleasure, joy and mirth. There is everything that's good on…

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The Spring Show of 1939

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 2

Glimmers of spring, they're in the air! In the sunshine and they're at The Western Stores. In new, new fashions, warm enough to wear…

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Condobolin Golden Jubilee Show Issue. Pastoral, Agricultural, Horticultural, Industrial. 1889 -- 1939 Condobolin Golden Jubilee Show August 15 & 16 1939

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 1

LACHLAN SHIRE HALL FACSIMILE OF PART OF THE COVER OF THE PRIZE SCHEDULE BEAUTIFUL CIVIC CHAMBERS…

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I.H.C. Exhibits of Machinery. At the Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 2

Since the last show The Western Stores have, taken over the agency for the International Harvester Co. of Australia, and will be exhibiting…

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Tiny Strange Human From Africa. At the Grenfell Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 3

A tiny "tree dweller" from the Central African jungles, whose tribe is fast becoming extinct, was brought out of the dark continent in 1927 by…

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The Grand Ball the First in the Exhibition Hall. Four Hundred Dancers Comfortable Accommodation

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 3

This was the first ball to be held in the spacious hall on the S. R. A. Grounds, and it proved ideal for the purpose. Visitors from, all the…

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The Talkies. Show Week Programmes. at the Royal Theatre. Commencing at 7.30 Sharp

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 3

Monday and Tuesday, "Union Pacitic," with Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea and Akim Tamiroff. The titanic struggles involved in pushing a…

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