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

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Rural Industries What Statistics Show Falling Off of Butter Production

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 5

While most branches of the primary industries in New South Wales showed development and increased production during the past few…

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Show Society Continues to Advance Despite Depressed Conditions Very Favorable Report Submitted Indebtedness Reduced by £1850 in Seven Years

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 2

Regardless of the most unfavorable seasonal conditions which have existed in West Wyalong and district during the past year, 1938 was one of the most successful enjoyed by the West Wyalong Show Association in…

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A Popular Employer. Presentation to Mr. H. F. Selems. Employees Show Their Appreciation

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

Forty five employees of Mr. H. F. Selems, the big sawmiller and owner of the busy joinery works in town, assembled at Ryan's Hotel last…

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W.W. District School Swimming Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

The first swimming carnival of the West Wyalong District School will take place on Friday, 3rd March, at 2.30 p.m. at the Olympic Pool. An…

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Bread and Burton Win Doubles Splendid Exhibition at Weethalle Sports Successful Carnival Opened with Procession Miss Dulcie Palframan Retains South-west Title

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 10

A FEATURE OF THE SUCCESSFUL SPORTS CARNIVAL AT WEETHALLE O NWEDNTSDAY WAS THE RIDING OF CYCLIST ARTHUR BURTON (RANKINS SPRINGS) AND THE RUNNING OF A. BROAD, OF WEST WYALONG, WHO WON THE…

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Ungarie Show Society Annual Meeting Adjourned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 10

The annual meeting of subscribers to the Ungerie P.A.H. and 1. Association was adjourned from Tuesday night last till Saturday, 11th March,…

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Show Association Annual Meeting Representative Gathering Present

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Show Association subscribers which was held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday…

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Show Committee Many Nominations Received Ballot on March 18

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

The following nominations for the Committee of Management of the Vest Wyalong Show[?] Association for the ensuing year, were received at…

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Retiring Show President Praised by Colleagues Splndid Service Rendered Difficult Task For Successor

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

That he had rendered the Show Association splendid service during his three years term as President, was the unanimous…

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Mr. H. McFadyen New President West Wyalong Show Society Has Been Practical Supporter for Years

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

WHEN MR. J. W. PARKER, WHO HAS HELD THE POSITION FOR THREE YEARS, STATED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WEST WYALONG SHDW ASSOCIATION ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON THAT HE HAD DEFINITELY DECIDED…

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Jubilee Show. Goveror Invited to Officially Open. Already Outside Inquiry for Schedules

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

At a committee meeting of the show society held last Saturday week those present were Messrs R. K. L'Estrange (President), E. Selems, S. J. Fitzell…

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Ungarie Show Society Annual Meeting Adiourned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 3

The annual meeting of subscribers to the Ungarie P.A.H. and I. Association was adjourned from Tueasday night last till Saturday, 11th March,…

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Swimming Carnival STAGiD by District School Keen Competition Amongst the Children

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

West Wyalong District School staged Its first swimming carnival at the Olympic Baths on Friday afternoon last, which proved a great success…

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Agricultural. a Classification Wheats. for the Guidance of Show Societies and Exhibitors

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 3

The following classification of wheats designed by the Department of Agriculture for the assistance of agricultural societies, should prove, helpful…

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Junior Red Cross Preparation for Exhibition Help for Needy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 2

The news that Her Excellency Lady Gowrie, wife of the Governor- General of Australia, has promised to attend the Junior Red Cross…

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Griffith Show Society Lack of Interest No Election of Comittee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 2

"The Area News" states that there was a disappointingly small attendance at the annual meeting of the Griffith Show Society…

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Going to Win a Lottery. Show Society Has Idea

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Lake Cargelligo show committeemen, the suggestion was put forward and a scheme outlined, by Which the society…

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Ungarie Show Society Annual General Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 2

Once again the annual general mealing of the Ungarie Show Society has been posponed. Flood waters in the creek caused the meeting to be…

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Off Again Ungarie Show Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 2

For the third time the annual meeting of the Ungarie Show Association which was to be held on Saturday night last, has been, postponed owing…

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Mysteries at the Show Vacuum Oil Co's Displays Intriguing Exhibits

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 2

The head of a beautiful girl floating in air without a body-- yet the head moves-- it smiles-- it talks. Then slowly the head commences…

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