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

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Show Progress

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 2

With Secretary Jim Cooney there is nothing left to chance or last minute rush. And he has the good assistance of the president, Mr. R. K…

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The Polo Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 1

The committee of the Forbes and District Polo Club met on Saturday afternoon under the presidency of Mr. H. E. Bullivant when…

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Is It a Fair Thing?

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 3

To send your printing work out of our town? We pay taxes and employ labour, to the benefit of the community, while the outside…

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Mr. H. Rowling Ungarie's Show President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 6

The Ungarie Show Association has unanimously elected Mr. Harry Rowling as President for his first term. Mr. A. W. Stidwill, who was one of…

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West Wyalong Show Meeting of Committee Preparations for Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1939 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the West Wyalong Show Society was held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon last. The chair was…

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Show Schedules West Wylong and Weathalle

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 7

Schedules of the West Wyalong and Wee[?] Shows are now available. Anyone requiring a schedule is invited to send a request to the West…

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Hockey Carnival Was Biggest Yet South Forbes Club's Success Casualties Mar

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 8

Establishing the hockey carnival on Monday (King's Birthday) as the biggest ever conducted in Forbes, nineteen teams, men's and…

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Ungarie Show Committee Meeting of Committee Mr. Russell's Generosity

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 3

At a well-attended meeting of the Ungarie Snow Committee on Thursday afternoon last, over which the President (Mr. H. Rownng) presided,…

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Next Week's Polo Carnival At Forbes Increasing Interest of Game in Country Some Early Forbes Teams And Officials

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 1

IF THE FORBES and District Polo Club's tournament, to be held next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday on the club's ground on Mr. C. S. Wilson's property "Droubalgie," off the Orange Road, proves up to expectations, it should go a long…

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Exhibition Tennis. International Players Visit

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 2

The Condobolin Town Tennis Club had a gala afternoon on Wednesday last, when several exhibition matches were given by visiting players,…

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Ungarie. Show Committee Meet

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 4

At a well attended meeting of the Ungarie Show committee held on Thursday, 8th inst., over which the president presided, the matter of…

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The Greatest Show oil Earth!

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 1

This was the slogan used by the famous Barnum and it is now equally applicable to the the Variety Show to he held in St, Mary's Convent…

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Committee Active Weethalle Show Society

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 5

A considerable amount of interest is bring taken by the members of the Weethalle Show Committee and the public generally in the activities of…

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Show Finances Good Credit Balance in Hand Treasurer's Statement

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 5

A re-assuring statement of the fiances of the Forbes P.A. & H. Association was presented to last Saturday's meeting of the…

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Showground Improvements Matter of New Sheep Pens Preparations For 1939 Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 1

MR. WALLACE MEARES (president) occupied the chair at a meeting of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association, held last Saturday, when others in attendance were Messrs. T. d. Black, G. D. Bassett, R. H. Beddie, C. W. Cabot, F. N…

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You'll Want to Doff Your Coat to Show This New Blouse

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 3

Here's work for your flashing knitting needles-- easily and quickly plying the soft wool that makes this dashing sweater-blouse. Mainly in stockinette stitch, the hip yoke and cuffs are ribbed for snugness. while that effective appearance of the yoke is Just a simple open design. You'll…

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Polo Carnival Match Results

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 10

Reviewing the preliminary matches, the results of which have already been published to the "Advocate," Wellington B., 7 goals 10 behinds, defeated Forbes…

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Junee Show £175 Prize Money

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 7

Junee Show Society has decided on prize money of £17S for next Show. Private donations and special prizes will augment this…

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International Celebrities Arrive for Variety Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 1

The two international artists "Mystro the Great" and Jacob Einstein arrived this afternoon per ear alter a most enjoyable trip from Melbourne…

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Polo Carnival the Social Side Extensive Entertainment of Many Visitors

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 4

The Forbes polo carnival, which commenced on Monday, June 19, and ran for three, consecutive days, was the largest ever attempted by the club,…

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