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

Shows & fairs, 1940

364 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 19

Young Star Show. Keeps On Shining

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 4

The committee of Young Show invites entries from exhibitors of all classes who can be accommodated by a most comprehensive schedule—the…

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Condobolin's Fine Show Fifty-first Annual Exhibition Adds Another Crown of Success Great Sheep Exhibits--Cattle In Fat Condition--Ring Events Numerous and Excellent--Indoor Exhibits Well up to Show Standard--Big Attendance Second Day

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 2

The committee and all concerned with the 1940 show must feel very gratified with the decision not to abandon the 1940 show, for, all…

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Weethalle Show Additional Awards Sheep and Flower Classes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 4

Owing to the Stewards books in the sheep and flower classes at the Weethalle Show not being available on the day of the…

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Notes on the Show Non-competitive Exhibit of School Work

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 2

The non-compoUUve exhibit of school work, incorporating material from public schools throughout the district, presented an appearance at…

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Interesting Show Exhibits Hand-loom Weaving Exhibit From Condobolin Aboriginal School

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 4

The scriptural quotation, "They toil not, neither do they spin," might in a general way, apply to our aboriginal people. However, the very fine little…

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'Wild Australia' a Show Night Attraction

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1940 · page 3

After an absence of two years Thorpe McConville is to bring his popular "Wild Australia" rodeo and circus with a number of fresh attractions, to…

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FORBES J.C. RAGES The Show Meeting Entries Close To-Morrow Night

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1940 · page 1

Forbes Jockey Club will hold its Show meeting on Thursday and Friday of next week, Sept. 5 and 6, and everything points to the…

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Young Show Next Week

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 3

The committee of the Young Show reports that splendid entries have been received throughout most classes. There is a particularly…

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Catholic Bazaar During Show Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 1

It has been decided to conduct the Catholic annual bazaar during showweek in Mr. A. Lindner's showrooms, West Wyalong, commencing…

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Show and Soldiers' Send-Off Issues

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 2

Persons requiring a "Lachlander" newspaper containing full report of Condobolin Show-proceedings, or soldiers' send-off (held on August 15)…

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Famous Bullock Rider for Ungarie Patriotic Carnival Attractive Programme Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 2

The appearance of Mr. Mick Birrell, one of the most famous of New South Wales bullock and steer riders, will be one of the…

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Show Prize Money Will Be Paidi to Winners President Denies Rumor

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 1

It is not the intention of the Committee to ask exhibitors to refund prize money won at the West Wyalong Show to be held on…

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Champion Ram Drops Dead at Show Mr. J. E. Vogele's Loss

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 3

Mr. J. E. Vogele had bad luck at Grenfell Show last week when his champion ram, Brightwood No. 30. dropped dead in his pen…

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The Big Show Will Soon Be on Second Week in September

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 2

Plans for the West Wyalong Show to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, 10th and 11th September, are proceeding…

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Forbes Show and Races Next Week's Carnival Sideshow Space Booked Right Out

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 1

THE support being accorded the Forbes P.A. & H. Association in the holding of its 67th annual exhibition next Tuesday and Wednesday confirms the wisdom of the committee in its decision to go ahead, despite the war and other drawbacks…

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Tiny Woman From Africa At Forbes Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 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 for one…

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W.w. Show Entries

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 September 1940 · page 1

Exhibitors are reminded that entries for the annual show of the P.A.H. and [?]. Association close on Thursday next, 5th inst., and early…

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Shell Show Educational Entertainment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 September 1940 · page 4

The Shell Oil Company will be staging a special educations entertainment in the Memorial Hall. [?]garie on 25th September and in the…

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Ungarie Carnival for Patriotic Funds To Be Held on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 September 1940 · page 2

The most important function to be held in the South-west for some time is the big sports carnival at Ungarie on Wednesday of this week in aid of…

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Public Luncheon at West Wyalong Show on Second Day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 September 1940 · page 2

The West Wyalong Show Committee has [?]nced some difficulty in securing a caterer for the public [?] show this year. The…

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