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

Shows & fairs, 1939

396 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 19 of 20

Ford No. 27,000,000. Rousing Reception at World Fair

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 4

The New York World Fair is described as a magical city that has emerged from a dump heap on Long Island, New York. Three and a…

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Methodist Rose Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 3

Because the annual Methodist flower show was held too early this year to enable growers of roses to enter these delightful subjects, the church, through…

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Show Dates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 2
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

At a meeting of the Central Western Council of Agricultural Show Societies held at Parkes on Wednesday last, and attended by the president…

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Show Dates Allocated for Next Year

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

A meeting of the Council of South Western Show Associations, of which Grenfell P. and H. Association is a member, will be held at Temora…

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Show Ribbons

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 4

In a letter to the Goulburn A.P. and H. Society, a Sydney firm drew attention to the fact that show ribbons would be shortly increasing in…

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A Suggestion. For Grenfell. For Autumn Show by Junior Farmers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 3

The second annual show for junior farmers of the south-western slopes, held at Wombat, attracted more than 400 entries…

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Condobolin Agricultural Society. Field Wheat Competition. Season 1939

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 2

Ten entries were received in the above competition judging of which was completed by Mr. John L. Green, Manager of the Condobolin…

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British Shipping Losses Since Outbreak of War Weekly Figures. Show Decrease

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 5

British shipping losses, including those caused by mines and enemy raiders, in September, were 37 ships, totalling 155,636 tons. In October the losses…

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A Great Show "Wild Australia" At Condobolin

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 2

A crowded house witnessed Thorpe McConville's thrilling "Wild Australia" Rodeo and Circus, which was presented on Tuesday night, 14th…

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Show Associations Conference of S.W. COUNCIL Next Conference at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 1

At a conference of delegates to the South-West Council of P.A.H. and [?] Associations, held at Temora on Tuesday, it was decided…

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Grenfell Show Dates, 1940. 20th and 21st August

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

The Grenfell Show next year will be held on August 20 and 21, practically the same period as for 1939. The dates for 1940 of all affiliated…

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South-west Council of Show Assns. Annual Conference at Temora Show Dates Fixed for 1940 Barmedman's Pprobable Withdrawal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 4

Representing Show Societies in every part of the South-west, delegates to the Council of South-western Show Associations, which met in Temora on Tuesday afternoon adopted the list of show dates for 1940 (says the Temora "Independent.")…

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Public Carnival For Red Cross and Comforts Fund At Mr. T. P. Meagher's

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

A public carnival will be held at Mr. T. P. Meagher's residence, West Wyalong, on Wednesday evening, 13th December. The object is to raise…

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Sports Carnival Profits to Be Allocated To Patriotic Movements C. and A. Club Decides

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 1

A special meeting of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletis Club decided to allocate the whole of the nett profits from the big…

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"The Show Boat" Mighty Drama for Tivoli Paul Robeson and Irene Dunne Starred

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

At last Tivoli Talkie fans are to see the talkie they have been waiting so long for. It is "Show Boat," starring beautiful Irene Dunne and…

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"Fun at the Fair" Big Open Air Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 1

"Housey Housey." one of the most popular of all games will be [?] of the principal attractions at the big open air carnival to be held at the…

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Carnival!

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 5

The Women's Voluntary Services and Grenfell Town Band will hold carnivals in the Star Theatre on Saturday, 25th…

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Xmas. Fair

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 2

Hill and Halls Xmas. Fair is now. in full swing, the store being well stocked in every department with seasonable lines…

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Free Supper At Open Air Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 2

A free slipper for those who attend will be one of the features of the big public carnival to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Meagher,…

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