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

Shows & fairs, 1940

364 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 19

Show Dance to Morrow Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 1

A final reminder is given that the annual Show Dance will he held in the Masonic Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) night. This dance has always…

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Weethalle Show Row Patriotic Purposes Show President's Appeal (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 4

Sir,—As President of the Weethalle P. &.A. Society I would deem it a very great favor if you would kindly grant me space in your widely…

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The Big Show in September Next Patriotic Funds Will Benefit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 1

Despite the fact that Australia is at war with Germany and italy and the present uhfavourable seasonal conditions, the West…

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Hockey Notes Eugowra Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1940 · page 3

Hockey enthusiasts had quite a day out at Eugowra on Sunday, when sixteen teams, eight ladies and eight gents, took part in a hockey carnival…

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Sports Ball On First Night of Show Ladies' Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1940 · page 2

There was a fair response of ladies to the meeting called by the Sports Queen committed on Friday night for the purpose of forming a…

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Show Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 2

There was an attendance of eighteen at the committee meeting held last Saturday afternoon, with the President, Mr. M. Outhwaite, in the chair…

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Grenfell Annual Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 2

A final reminder is given of the Grenfell Annual Show, which is to be held on the 20th and 21st August (Tuesday aud Wednesday next)…

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Methodist Spring Fair To-morrow and

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 2

The Methodist Spring Fair will be held in the Methodist Church Hall on Friday and Saturday of this week, in the afternoon and evening of both…

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W.w. Show Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 1

The annual dance under the ausjices of the West Wyalong Show Society, was held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night last. The…

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Car Stands for 1940 Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 4

Persons who desire to book their car stands at the West Wyalong Show on lOth and 11th September, can do so on Monday next with the…

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The Show of the Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 2

Meagher's Staff Patriotic Ball will be held in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong, on Wednesday, August 28. Preparations are altead of schedule,…

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Temora Show Rights Realise £95

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 1

The rights for the Temora 1940 Patriotic Show were auctioned by Mr. W. H. Byrnes at his offices, when they realised £95. Last year the…

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Young Show "Keeps the Wheels Moving.'

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 3

Entries are being invited by the Young Show toy this popular annual event. There are sections Cor all branches…

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Monday and Tuesday (First Show Night)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 3

"The Great Victor Herbert," with Allan Jones, Mary Martin, Walter Connolly and Susanna Foster. Allan Jones and Mary Martin, America's…

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Weethalle Show Denial of Rumour (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 2

Sir.—Will you he kind enough to refute through your newspaper the [?]mor whish has gained currency hereabout, to the effect that the…

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Not Patriotic Show Association Treasurer Explains Wrong Impression Created

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 5

Mr. L. S. Chandler (Honorary Treasurer) informed the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong, Show Association that it had been…

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Tiny Strange Woman From Africa. at Condobolin Show. Tree Dweller

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 2

Ubangi, a diminutive lady from Central Africa, figuring in Dave T. Meekin's sideshow, is or was, in her native habitat, a tree-dweller. But…

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Mr. G. P. Evans. M L a Invited to Open Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 1

West Wyalong Show. Committee, unanimously agreed on the motion of Messrs H. B. Staniforth and E. Clark, to invite Mr. G. P. Evans, M.E.A., to…

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Not Enough Beer in Show Day Glasses Mr. West Seeks Information

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 2

Mr. C. West stated at the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee that certain West Wyalong hotelkeepers had protested to…

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The 1940 Show on September 10 AND 11 Preparing for Big Event

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 5

The West Wyalong annual Shew to be held on September 10 and 11, promises to be successful. The net proceeds, after all…

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