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

Shows & fairs, 1939

396 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 20

Ungarie Show Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 2

If favourable weather conditions prevail, the postponed annual general meeting of the Ungarie Show Association will be held on Saturday night…

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Footballers in Action Surprise "Show" at Grenfell Defeated 15--8

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 8

Defeated 15 points to eight, Forbes representative footballers nevertheless launched the season promisingly at Grenfell on…

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Skating Carnival

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 2

The above was held in the Aussie Theatre last Tuesday night. The attendance was very good. There was no one in fancy dress. Mr. B. Budd…

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"Fibrolite" Bungalow Home. Latest Ideas in Building. Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 4

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the "Fibrolite" Asbestos Cement Bungalow exhibited…

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Grenfell Cattle at Sydney Show. Weddin Rosicrucian for Sale. Collyne Spectrum (imp.) Youngsters

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 4

At the head of the Weddin Shorthorn Stud team from Mrs. H. M. Carter's Kikiamah Estate, Grenfell, this year, will be Weddin…

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Show Meeting On Saturday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly elected committee of the West Wyalong Show Association will be held in the Memorial Hall at 2.30 p.m. sharp…

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Bigger Prize-money for Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 1

The secretary of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association yesterday informed the "Advocate" that toe prize-money in the agricultural sections for…

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Forbes Show Assoc. Review of Meeting Business

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 3

Only fifteen committeemen of the Forbes P.A. and H. Association were present at a meeting of that body at the Council Chambers last…

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"Fibrolite" Home Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 3

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the "Fibrolite" asbestos cement bungalow exhibited at…

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Forbes in Easter Cricket Two Matches on Local Turf Parkes Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 10

Six cricket teams, Broken Hill (2), Parkes (2), Tullamore and Forbes district will participate in an Easter carnival conducted by the…

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Bungalow Home. "Fibrolite" Latest Ideas in Building. Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 4

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the "Fibrolite Asbestos Cement Bungalow exhibited…

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Royal Show Opened on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

Months of intricate planning and arduous preparation were rewarded when Australia's world-famous Royal Easter Show was opened at the…

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Plans for 1939 Show Commence Newly-elected Committee Hold Meeting Three New Members Welcomed by President Prospects for Annual Exhibition Favorable

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly-elected Committee of the West Wyalchg Show Association was held on Saturday afternoon last, when the President (Mr. Ha[?]d McFadyen) presided for the first time…

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Tender Accepted For Show Official Luncheon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, a letter [?] [?] from the Rev. C. Arnold, on behalf of the Church of England…

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Tent Pegging Suggestion for Show £25 Prize Money Promised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

West Wyalong Show patrons will probably witness an exhibition of tent pe[?]ging at the annual Show in September, as the…

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Fodder Competition to Be Conducted This Year Bv Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

West Wyalong Show Committee at its meeting on Saturday unanimously decided to conduct a fodder conservation…

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Easter Cricket Carnival Two Matches at Forbes Selected Teams

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 10

Parkes and District Cricket Association is holding a big cricket carnival over Easter, in which…

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Grenfell Wins. At Sydney Show. Beef Shorthorns

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 2

Four Year Old Bull: Mrs. Carter's Weddin Rosicrucian. At the cattle sales Mrs. H. M. Carter received 50 guineas for Weddin…

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Archbishop's Hope. People Will Stay Away From Royal Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 5

The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Mowll) on Monday night expressed the hope that Christian people would stay away from the…

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Fine Gesture. Greeks Show Their Loyalty. Collector's Visit to Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 4

On a visit to Grenfell on Tuesday was Mr. S. Andronico, the official collector in New South Wales for the Greek Australian National Defence…

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