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

Shows & fairs, 1939

396 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 20

Parkes Show Secretary

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 3

The president (Mr. A. W. Cockram) moved a notice of motion at the annual meeting of the Parkes P. A. &.H. Association on Saturday afternoon…

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Wellington Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 1

More than half- a- dozen competitors from the Forbes Club attended the swimming carnival held at Wellington yesterday. In the 100 metres race John…

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Sports Carnival Held on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 1

The West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club, conducted a most successful sports carnival on Monday. when leading cyclists and runners…

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Swimming Carnival On Wednesday Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 1

The West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Carnival on Wednesday night of next week promises to be the most successful conducted here since…

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Cargelligo Show Annual Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the annual general meeting of members of the Lake Crgelligo P.A.H. & [?] Association, which was presided…

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Young Swimmers at Grenfell Carnival

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

After being publicly proclaimed the winners of the George Ireland Relay Cup race at Grenfell on Monday, the Young swimmers were…

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Sheep Show. Important Rules Adopted

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 3

The Council of the New South Wales Sheep Breeders' Association, upon the recommendation of the Australian Society of Breeders of…

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Mr. Tom Smith Return for Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

One of the most interested spectators at the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Carnival on Monday last, was Mr. Thos. A. Smith, who was the…

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Ashur Hart Well Known Sydney Swimmer To Appear at the West Wyalong Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

During the last few weeks the Committee of the West Wyalong Swimming Club have been negotiating with the New South Wales Swimming…

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West Wyalong's Big Sports Carnival Attracts Noted Riders and Runners Exciting and Close Finishes Witnessed Falling Off in Attendance Due to Seasonal Conditions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

ALTHONGH WEST WYALONG CYCLE AND ATHLETIC CLUB EXPERIENCED ITS BEST DAY, AS FAR AS WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CONCERNED FOR MANY YEARS, THE ANNUAL CARNIVAL ON MONDAY—ANNIVERSARY DAY— ATTRACTED…

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Pigs for Royal Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 3

"Mr. A. F. Gray, senior piggery instructor, said that the prospects for the pig section at the Sydney Show were excellent…

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Junior Farmers. Invitation to Easter Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 2

Following the resignations of Messrs J. M. Burns and C. Kiss from the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society, Mr. James White, stud…

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Tucker's Protest Club's Action Upheld Sports Carnival Sequel

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 1

Mr. Harold Helyar Secretary of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club, has been advised by the League of New South Wales Wheelmen, that…

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Swimming Stars Coming To West Wyalong Carnival This Wednesday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 2

The annual swimming carnival in the Olympic Pool, West Wyalong, on Wednesday night of this week, promises to be an outstanding succes…

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Liability of Show Societies Important Ruling by Judge at Lismore

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 2

A judgment of considerable interest to Agricultural Societies throughout Australia was delivered by Acting Judge Fuller in the District Court…

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An Australian Girl Abroad. Mountain Ski-ing Indoors. Winter Cavalcade at Earls Court Leona Sees Breathtaking Scenes in Exhibition Hall

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 6

In her usual vivid and inimitable style, Leona Deane this week takes her readers in imagination to the Winter Cavalcade at Earls Court. You'll enjoy reading every word of it. Well, we get cynical and cold and…

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Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 1

At the meeting of the Municipal Council last night a letter was read from the secretary of the Forbes Amateur Swimming and Life- Saving Club,…

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W.w. Show Society Annual General Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 4

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue, the annual general meeting of subscribers to the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association…

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Show Meeting Well Attended By Committtee Members

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 4

There was a good attendance at a meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee in the Memorial Hall, West Wyalong, on Saturday afternoon…

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"Yamala" Trophy for 1939 SHOW Mr. Robinson's Donation

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

Mr. Matt. Robinson, manager of Oakhurst Station, and owner of "Yamala," (who is an active member of the West Wyalong Show Committee) has…

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