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

Shows & fairs, 1939

396 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 20

To Clear 6Ft. Horses At Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 8

Acting on the recommendation of the King Stewards, the West Wyalong Show Committee has decided that the high jumping contest he again…

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Cash Prizes for Schoolwork At Lake Cargelligo Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 3

Whether money prizes should be given for schoolwork at the annual show, or whether it should be classed as non-competitive…

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

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 5

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 Ends

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 2

The Royal Easter Show, which concluded yesterday, was one of the most successful yet held…

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Sydney Show One of the Most Successful Yet Held SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 1

The Royal Easter Show, which concluded yesterday, was one of the most successful yet held. As the gates closed last night exhibitors…

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Mr. Eric Ford Fills First Place Clydesdale Judging Competition at Sydney Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 1

Mr. Eric Ford, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Ford, of Yiddah, was the winner of the Clydesdale judging competition at the…

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Dick Bros'. Success. At Cumnock Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 3

Mr. Ron Dick secured two blue ribbons with Boyno Mine—trotting stallion and champion trotting stalion…

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Beef Producers' Problems. [?]Eace-free Show Exhi[?]meat Garding Scheme

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 4

On the suggestion of the Poll Shorthorn Society of Australia council meeting of the united stud [?] cattle Association of Australia…

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West Wyalong Show Meeting of Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 5

The second meeting of the newly-elected Committee of the West Wyalong Show Association will be held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday…

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Ariah Park Show Mr. Fisher Re-elected Resident Secretary's Generous Action

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 4

At the first meeting of the Ariah Park Show Committee, Mr. I. C. Fisher was re-elected President for the ensuing year…

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Mr. Spooner Invited to Open the Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

There was a very good attendance, as usual, at the committee meeting of the show society last Saturday afternoon. Everything is progressing…

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Meeting To-night Fair West Children's Health Scheme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

A meeting to re-form the local branch of the Far West Children's Health Scheme will be held at the Memorial Hall to-night (Thursday) at…

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Grenfell Jockey Club. Show Meeting Shows Profit of £20

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above was held at the Railway Hotel on Thursday night last. Present: Messrs. H. S. MacNeil…

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Red Poll Cattle. Meeting of Breeders. English Shipment for 1940 Easter Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 1

The possibility of a shipment of Red Poll cattle reaching Australia in time for exhibition at the 1940 Royal Easter Show was mentioned at the anna…

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Additional Show Ring Attrations West Wyalong Show Military Unit To Help Sheep Dog Trials Proposed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 2

With the object of providing additional entertainment at the annual show, the West Wyalong Show Committee has approved of…

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POLO Carnival at Forbes June 19, 20 and 21

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 1

Forbes District Polo Club held a meeting on Saturday afternoon, under the presidency of Mr. H. E. Bullivant, when arrangements in…

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Mr. Allan Gagie Re-elected Show Secretary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 2

Acting on the recommendation of Mr. J. W. Parker, who recently retired from the position of President, the West Wyalong Show Association…

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Selling Exhibit Fruit at Show Grower's Motion Carried Assoc. Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 1

That no exhibit, other than of a perishable nature, shall be removed from the show pavilion until 5 p.m. on the second day of the…

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£1300 in a Month! Claim on Show Societies' Rain Insurance Scheme

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 2

The N.S.W. Council of Agricultural Associations' group rainfall insurance scheme was hard hit during the month of March according to…

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Weethalle Show Committee Active For Fifth Exhibition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

The Committee of this Society now actively preparing for the opening of the "season of Shows" on the 16th August next…

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