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

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Plans for 1939 Show Committee Meet Death of Prime Minister Deplored

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 6

Prior to the commencement of business at the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee on Saturday last the President (Mr…

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Condobolin Show, 1885

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 2

Glancing through some old files, a correspondent has handed us a report which appeared in the "Forbes-Parkes Gazette" of August, 1885, and…

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Show Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 6

At last snow committee meeting there were present Messrs. R. R. L'Estrange (President), M. Outhwaine, E. Se[?]ems, T. Sanderson, C. Hem[?]…

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Sheep Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

Sydney's annual Sheep Show, which is recognised as the world's premier exposition of merinos, and Australia's leading show of Australasian and…

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Young Farmers Congratulated By Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 3

West Wyalong Show Committee at its meeting on Saturday [?] adopted a rocommendation that letters of congratulation be forwarde…

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Mr. Jack Nicholson Show Committee's Sympathy In Serious Illness

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

At Saturday's meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee. Mr. J. W. Parker mentioned that Mr. C. R. ("Jack") Nicholson had been seriously…

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General Exhibits And Ring Events Attractive Show Display Promised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 7

Present indications favour a successful agricultural show again this year at West Wyalong, and it is expected that the ring…

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Merino Ewe Competition Five Championship Trophies W.W. Show Committee Co-operates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 7

The West Wyalong Show Committee, at its meeting on Saturday last, decided to co-operate in the Merino Ewe Competition which is being…

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GRENFELL P.A.H. AND I. ASSOCIATION. Right Hon. W. M. Hughes Invited to Open Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 2

At a meeting of the Show Committee on Saturday it was decided that the Right Hon. W. M. Hughes be invited to open…

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Junior Red Cross Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 3

Small Junior Red Cross members ol Forbes Circle, at the infants' school, enrolled in the "Koala" section, which enlists younger children in…

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Sheep Dog Trials for 1939 Show Heats First Day Finals on Wednesday Show Committee Decides

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 5

Acting on the recommendation of a special [?]-committee, the West Wyalong Show Committee has decided to conluct sheep dog…

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Mr. Englert's Warning To Show Committee Supervise Broadcasting Rights

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 2

During the course of a discussion at the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, during which a letter was read from the…

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"Good Money" Outstanding Show Donations Treasurer Hopes to Collect It

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 2

"Good money," amounting to about £80, is owing to the West Wyalong Show Committee by way of promised donations and…

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Mr. Frank Moore Barmedman Show President For Third Successive Term

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 5

For the third successive year: Mr. Frank Moore was elected as President of the Barmedman P.A. and H. Association at the adjourned annual…

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Show Society Meeting of Committee Ground Improvements

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 1

In the absence of the president, Mr. Wallace Meares, the chair at Saturday's meeting of the Forbes P.A. & H. Association was occupied…

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£1300 in a Month Cla1m on Show Societies Rain Insurance Scheme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 5

The New South Wales Council of Agricultural Associations group aimfall insurance scheme was hard it during the month of March,…

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The Troubles of a Show Secretary

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 4

I used to think that the man who wanted most patience and tact among all the people I have met, was the presiding genius at the inquiry…

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Weethalle Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 7

Following an inspection by the Works and Finance Committee et the Weethalie society in regard to the var[?] bluings and [?] on [?]…

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"Iron Lung" Successful Public Exhibition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 2

At the request of a number of district residents, the Board of Directors of the Wyalong and District Hospital, approved of another public exhibition…

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Arrival of Chevrolet Truck Show Arouses Widespread Interest

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 2

Great interest was created on the 30th inst. by the arrival of the Special 1939 Chevrolet Truck Show from Sydney. Consisting of the latest Trucks…

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