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

Shows & fairs, 1939

396 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 20

Grenfell Show Society Narrowly Misses Rain Insurance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 9

Instead of collecting £100 rain insurance (as reported at the time), Grenfell Show Society, which had to postpone the main…

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Tivoli Talkies Big Attractions This Week and Show Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 2

"Persons in Hiding" is a picture full of surprises! The new Paramount underworld drama, showing at the Tivoli Theatre…

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Forbes Show Races Next Thursday and Friday Record Nominations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 10

Nominations for the Forbes Jockey Club's Show races, to be held next Thursday and Friday, are in the nature of a record, just on 90…

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Show Entries Are Assoc. Record Spectacular Success Expected More Sideshows

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 1

Entries for, the Forbes show next week constitute a record in the history of the Association…

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Model Builders Work for Show Exhibit of Interest Units in Action

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 7

Forbes Model Engineers are assiduously preparing their exhibit for the show. They are working day and night…

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All Is Set For The Big Show at West Wyalong Tuesday & Wednesday Next Attractive Programme Arranged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 2

Given fine weather, the success of the West Wyalong Show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, is practically…

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Ungarie's Eleventh Annual Show was Successful Despite Unfavorable Weather All Classes Well Represented Excellent Displays in Pavilion

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 10

The Ungarie Show Society's 11th annual exhibition, held on Wednesday, was seriously affected by unfavorable weather. A cold wind was blowing from early morning, and the sky was overcast. This naturally had an effect upon the…

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Show Committee Final Meeting Preparations for Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 2

A meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, to make final preparations for the annual Show on Tuesday and Wednesday of this…

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George Sorlie's Show Boat Revue

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 3

Opening their season to-night (Tuesday) in the canvas theatre next to Hart and Baker's, Main Street. George Sorlie and his new show boat…

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Champion Sheep At Ungarie Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 2

Mr. C. Cassm. of Wyalong, was one of the most successful exhi[?]rs of sheep at the [?]gar[?] show last week…

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Post Office Arrangements for Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 3

Holiday arrangements will be observed at Forbes Post Office from 12 noon Wednesday, 6th September (Show holiday)…

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Auxiliary Notes Several Excellent Efforts Show Catering

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 6

The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary was held in the C.W.A. rooms on Saturday, 26th August. Mrs. Beddle occupied the chair…

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Showground a Nest of Activity 66th Exhibition Opens To-day No Official Opening

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 1

Forbes showground is a veritable "canvas town" this morning. At an early hour the scene of…

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Show Sensation Miracles of Science Robot Man -- Ether Harp -- Lie Detector

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 4

Never in recent years has such a sensation been caused as has been created right throughout the Commonwealth by the miracles of modern…

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"Yarraglen" Stud. Eight Firsts, Four Seconds, Five Champions, Two Grand Champions. At the Forbes Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 2

Messrs. W. W. Ingrey and Son took 14 exhibits to the Forbes Show, and secured eight firsts, four seconds, five champions and two grand…

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Sergeant Stewart Complimented on Promotion 'Fair and Conscientious Officer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 8

Speaking from the Bench at the West Wyalong Police Court today, Mr. L. J. McCann, J.P., complimented Sergeant D. A…

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Pavilion Exhibits at the Show General Improvement Show Close Contest If Junior Farmers' Displays Forbes Wins by One Point

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 2

IN THE opinion of Mr. W. Sherritt who is one of the stewards associated with the industrial pavilion at Forbes Show over a number of years, the pavilion exhibits were the…

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Commercial Avenue Packed With Interest Highlight of Show Cars Predominate

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 4

Insatiable is man's lust for scientific advancement. Year after year the world craves revolution within the precincts of engineering genius . . . evidence of the march of progress…

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Ardlethan Show 23rd September £50 "Land" Cup to be Competed For

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 10

At its recent meeting the Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society decided to allot the "Land" Cold Cup valued at £50 and presented by the…

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"Record Entries Reassure Us" Says Show President "District's Best Advertisement" Official Luncheon

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 6

"THAT THE entries constituted a record is tremendously re-assuring because it indicates a greater public interest in the show; the town's most effective advertisement from year to year."…

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