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

Shows & fairs, 1940

364 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 19

Show Society Meeting of Committee Only Ten Letters Received

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 4

[?] President (Mr.H. McFadyen) presided over a special meeting of the west Wyalong show Committee others present being Messrs L. S…

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A Bright "Show" Community Singing Concert Staged by Town Band

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 4

The first community concert conducted by the members of the West'Wyalong Town Band, which was held in the C.W.A. Hall, was…

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Some Good Crops in District Despite Existing Drought Conditions Mr. D. A. Gagie Assures Show Committee Decision to Abandon Show Crop Competition Reversed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 4

As the result of representations made by Mr. D A. Gagie who stated that there are some really good crops in the West Wyalong district despite the drought conditions which have been experienced during the past year, the West Wyalong…

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Profit of £32/18/0 Public Luncheon Booth At West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 4

A report submitted by Mesdames H. McFadyen (wife of the President, of the West Wyalong Show Committee) and Mrs. N. Jansen, of Weethalle,…

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Joined the Colors and Wanted to Resign Mr. A. Gagie's Request Not Accepted by Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 1

Although he asked to be relieved of his duties as Secretary of the West Wyalong Show Association, Mr. Allan Gagie, who…

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WIRRINYA Big Carnival Mooted For Comforts Fund WIRRINYA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 4

A well attended meeting was held in the local hall this afternoon when future activities of the Comforts Fund were discussed…

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Fine Display of Blooms At Methodist Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 4

In view of the particularly adverse season the Methodist Flower Show, which was staged in the C.W.A. Rooms last Saturday…

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Fair West Children's Health Scheme

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 November 1940 · page 2

The above meeting was held in the C.W.A. Rest Room last Friday night. The President, Mr. N. J. Hanlin, occupied the chair and others present…

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Bright Prospects 8-Hour Day Carnival Attractive Programme Arranged

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

Prospects are bright for the gymkhana to be held on the West Wyalong Showground on Monday, 18th November, which…

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Pigs at Show When Should They Arrive? Decision To Be Made Next Year

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

During the course of a discussion at the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong Show Association Committee, it was stated…

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8-Hour Day Carnival Bright Meeting Expected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 November 1940 · page 1

Mr. E. G. Munro. the organising Secretary of the 8-Hour Day Gymkhana to be held on the West Wyalong Showground on Monday. 18th…

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Jersey Cattle at West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 November 1940 · page 5

Mr. T. E. Smith, of the "Brenede Jersey Stud," Naradhan, encloses a clipping from the "Albury Banner", in which it is stated that "Mr. Rattey,…

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The Coming Harvest Will Show Big Drop

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 6

Last year, Australia had 40,000,000 bushels of wheat above the estimate and the Argentine had a small crop. This year, the Argentine is expected to…

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Profit of £302 for Patriotic Funds Weethalle Show and Stock Drive

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 November 1940 · page 1

A profit of approximately £302 was made from the recent Weethalle Show, and stock and produce drive conducted by the. Com…

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Gold Wristlet Watch for Show Secretary Who Is Going On Active Service

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 4

Gunner Allan Gagie, Secretary of the West Wyalong Show Association, was the recipient of a god wristlet watch, from the…

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Sports Carnival Plans in Hand Should Raise £500 Patriotic Funds Will benefit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 December 1940 · page 5

The big sports carnival to be held on 27th January, 1941, at West Wyalong, preceded by a monster procession, promises to…

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"Did Fine Work" C.W.A. At Sports Carnival Another S.O.S. Call

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

After the President (Mr. C. R. Nichalson, Secretry (Mr. Harold Helyar) and Treasurer (Mr. R. M. Souden, had referred to the splendid service…

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1941 Shorts Carnival Approval to Conduct Granted Patriotic Funds Will Benefit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 December 1940 · page 3

A letter from Mr. Harold Helyar. Secretary of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club was tabled at the monthly meeting of the Patriotic…

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West Wyalong Show Winners Generous Gesture to Patriotic Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 December 1940 · page 5

Sixteen prize-winners at he recent West Wyalong Show re-donated, prize money, of a total value of £20/19/8. to the West Wyalong Patriotic Fund…

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School Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 December 1940 · page 4

The pupils of the Forbes Intermediate High School, both boys and girls, carried out a swimming carnival at the local pool last Thursday. The event…

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