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

Shows & fairs, 1939

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

Show Dates Are Still in Doubt

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

The position in regard to Show dales next year is apparently still unsettled At the annual meeting of the Cowra…

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Will Young Be the Loser. In Withdrawing From S.W. Show Association

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

At a meeting of the S.W. Show Assocatious held at Temora, most of the Associations represented expressed regret at Young's attitude in…

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Excited Students at Pool Good Performances at H.S. Carnival Complete Results

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 10

Intermediate High School students took possession of the Olympic Pool yesterday afternoon. It was their first carnival, and the…

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Forbes Show Society President's Annual Report Past Year's Work Reviewed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 7

The Forbes P.A. & H. Association will hold the annual meeting of its members in the Council Chambers at 8 o'clock tomorrow night, when…

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Show Dates

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 2

The President mentioned the show dates asked for—20th and 21st August, 1940—had been granted by the South-Western Association…

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Show Dates

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 2

Show Associations are again finding it hard to adjust dates for 1940 shows. One or two associations to escape clashing with neighboring towns…

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Open Air Carnival at Mr. T. P. Meagher's Home

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 2

Much interest is being taken in the open air carnival to be held at Mr. T P. Meagher, home, West Wyalong, on the night of Wednesday, 13th…

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Help for Men of 2nd A.I.F. Cycle and Athletic Club Decides Proceeds of January Carnival for Patriotic Purposes Monster Street Procession to Be Arranged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 2

"With the assistance of the public of town and district we will play our part in raising money to help purchase comforts for the Australian soldiers who have taken up arms in the cause of freedom and justice. We are proud of our 2nd…

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Speedy Students at Pool Marist College Carnival Fast Times Registered

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1939 · page 1

Surprisingly fast times were registered at the Olympic Pool yesterday afternoon by [?]-- junior students of the Marist Bros.'…

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Annual Meeting Of Show Society Small Profit on Year But Many Improvements Effected

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1939 · page 5

Mr. Wallace Meares presided over an attendance of 28 persons at the annual meeting of the Forbes P.A. & H. Association, held in the…

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The Big Carnival at T. P. Meagher's

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 1

Mrs. T. P. Meagher has received the following telegram from ingleburn Camp signed "Second A.I.F. Locals":—"Appreciate your efforts on…

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Flower Show and Dance Goolagong, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 9

The rose and gladioli show, organised by Messrs. Marsh, Hesse and Ashe, and held in the Log Cabin on Saturday afternoon and evening, was most successful. The proceeds are…

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Members Show Enthusiasm Forbes C.W.A. Annual Meeting and Party Unique Entertainment

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 3

The 1930 annual meeting of the Forbes C.W.A. will undoubtedly go down in history as a memorable one. Mrs, R. H. Beddie was…

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Condobolin Show Society. Secretary Tenders Resignation

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 5

The resignation of the secretary, Mr. J. M. Cooney, was accepted with regret at the annual meeting of the Condobolin P.A.H. and I. Association held…

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£100 In Sight From Carnival at Meagher's Splendid Patriotic Effort

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 4

It is confidently anticipated [?]t £100 will be netted from the wonderful open-air carnival held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T…

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Artistic Wealth at College Exhibition Students Display Evidence of Genius Crowds Surprised

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 6

Art students of the Marist Brothers' College have produced magnificent samples during the year…

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Carnival at Meagher's Over £100 Raised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 December 1939 · page 1

It can now be definitely stated that over £100 will be cleared from the carnival for patriotic purposes, held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. P…

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