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

Shows & fairs, 1940

364 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 19

Street Carnival For Patriotic Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 1

Bland Shire Council, has approved of an application by Mr. E. E. Rannard, Secretary of the Patriotic Committee, for permission to conduct a…

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Show Boys of the Streets

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 2

Pedal cyclists are known by names, most of them unfavourable, but experience has proved that they can and do respond to appeals to reason…

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The Big Shell Show At Ungarie and West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 1

As the result of the activities of Mr. Reg Gilbert. District represent[?] tive for the Shell Oil Company, of Australia, an attractive programme…

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For C.w.a. Comforts Fund Flower and Baby Show at Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 4

The Ungar[?]e branch of the Country Women's Association are holding a flower, cooking and baby show in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday. 2nd,…

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The Shell Show. Royal Theatre Packed Out

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 September 1940 · page 2

On Monday night last the Shell Company gave an excellent film programme to a large audience at the Royal Theatre, Grenfell…

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The Big Shell Show at the Tivoli Theatre Splendid Entertainment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 September 1940 · page 2

The Shell Show, which will be screened at the Tivoli Theatre, West Wyalong, on Tuesday, 1st October, will be first class entertainment…

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Big Sports Carnival To Be Held At Milby In Aid Of Red Cross Funds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 September 1940 · page 2

An attractive programme has been drawn up and adopted for the big sports carnival to be held at West Milby on 16th October, in…

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The Shell Show Screening at Forbes Next

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 September 1940 · page 4

In the Strand Theatre, Forbes, next Tuesday night, the Shell Company of Australia, Ltd., has arranged a special showing of…

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Bowler's Speedway Carnival on Wednesday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 September 1940 · page 1

Nightly, large crowds assemble a this speedway situated opposite the Tivoli Theatre, and enjoy the fun Not for a long time has West Wye…

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C.w.a. All British Fair Patriotic Decorations. Successful Function

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 September 1940 · page 2

Chosing Britain for their country represented at the Annual International Day the local branch of the C.W.A. conducted an All British Fair…

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8-Hour Day Sports Carnival Proposal Sports to Be Held Early in November Further Consideration Deferred Until Friday Night Next Appeal to Public for Interest and Support

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 September 1940 · page 2

At a public meeting held at West Wyalong on Friday night, it was unanimously decided that a sports car[?]val be held on Monday, 18th October, the proceeds to be equally divided between the Wyalong and District Hospital and the Lord…

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The Shell Show Attracts Packed House Splendid Entertainment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 3

More than 1000 persons attended the picture entertainment in the Tivoli Theatre, West Wyalong on Tuesday night last, staged by…

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Shell Show "Cavalcade of Empire'' Outstanding War Picture

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 3

On Tuesday night the Shell Company gave an excellent film programme to a large audience at the Strand Theatre, Forbes. The…

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Hospital Auxiliary Excellent Profit from Show Luncheons Farewell to Mrs. Burke (Notes by "X-ray")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting was held on Thursday, 26th September. Mrs. Beddie occupied the chair, and 24 members were present…

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Bribbaree's 15th Annual Show. The Shop Window of the Bland. Splendid Exhibition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 2

Despite all the unfavorable circumstances prevailing, the Bribbaree Show on Wednesday was an outstanding success, and the exhibits in…

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Street Carnival For Patriotic Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 1

Bland Shire Council, has approved of an application by Mr. E. E. Runnard, Secretary of the Patriotic Committee, for permission to conduct a…

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1000 at Mission Brilliant Spectacle Witnessed Splendid Exhibition of Faith

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 1

More than 1000 people were present at St. Mary's R.C. Church, West Wyalong, last night, when the Mission which has been…

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Weethalle Baby and Flower Show Successful Function

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 5

The baby and flower show recently conducted at Weethalle excited a considerable amount of interest, and there were "specimens" of both which…

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High School Athletic Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 2

On Thursday last the High School completed its annual athletic carnical. The senior and junior…

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Profit of £311 From Ungarie Carnival for Patriotic Purposes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 4

The splendid net profit of £311 6s 5d was made from the sports carnival, ball and other functions conducted by the Ungarie P.A.H…

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