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

Shows & fairs, 1940

364 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 19

Awarded Bursary After Winning Exhibition Peter Smith's Success

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 1

Peter Edwin Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E, Smith, of Golden St, West Wyalong, has been awarded a Bursary tenable at the University of…

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Eugowra Show Its Continuance Favored 4 to 1 Majority

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 4

By a majority of about four to one the annual meeting of the Eugowra P.A. and H. Association decided to carry on the show as usual…

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Beef Cattle for Sydney Show. Promising Young Stock By Imported Sires. Weddin Shorthorns

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 5

Mrs. N. Carter has always been a very keen admirer and breeder of snorthorn cattle, bringing forward to the Sydney Royal Show every year…

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Shell Kiosk at Easter Show Should Attract Thousands

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

For some weeks now display artists and modelling experts have been working seven days a week, to finish what Is anticipate will be one of the…

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Annual Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 3

The schedule for 1940 show is now being prepared, and from now on much time will be devoted to show work…

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Wyalong Show Society. Loss on Last Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 2

At the annual general meeting of the West Wyalong and District Show Association, at which there was good attendance, the report submitted…

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News From Other Centres Parkes School Swimming Carnival

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 5

The annual swimming, carnival of the Parkes Intermediate High School was held in the Olympic pool last week, when some good swimming was…

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Swimming Carnival. District School Children Class Cup to First Year

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

The second annual swimming carnival of the West Wyalong District School was held at the Olympic Baths in Holland Park yesterday…

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Show Committee Well Attended Meeting. Mr N. J . Hanlin Appointed Secretary

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 2

At the committee meeting of the Condobolin P.A.H. & I. Association held last Saturday afternoon there were present Messrs R. J. Kerley, E…

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SWIMMING Points Score Competition To-morrow Night's Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 6

Forbes Swimming Club held its regular swims in connection with its point score competition during the past week, when several…

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Burlesque Swimming Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 2

The burlesque Swimming Carnival held yesterday in aid of Mr. J. W. Stein's candidature in the Ugly Man Competition was only fairly well…

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Profit Shown. In 1939 Show Report. Officers Elected

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Quandialla P.A.H. and I. Association was held on Saturday week. There was a fair attendance of…

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WOOL 102 Years Old Exhibited At Show Sample at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 1

Wool shorn from Spanish merinos 102 years ago was displayed as a non-competitive exhibit at the Warwick Show, by Mr. George…

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Exhibition Tennis by Noted Players

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 1

Fred Kalms. former Davis Cup player. Edgar ("Poss") Mu[?]ro. inter-state representative, Earl Sieler and W. L. Willis. Country Week stars…

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Poor Patronage At Swimming Club's Championship Carnival Loss Shown J. Read and K. Ruttley Are Double Chamoions

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 4

Poor public patronage was afforded the Forbes Swimming and Life Saving Club on Wednesday evening when it conducted its annual club…

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Melbourne Royal Show No Exhibition This Year Ground Occupied by Air Force

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 7

There will be no Melbourne Royal Show at Flemington or any country ground this year, the President of the Royal…

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Farmers Loyal Praised at Show

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

Whatever the call, farmers, junior or otherwise, would always display a sterling loyalty, commonsense and understanding. said the Minister for…

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Atlantic Union Oil Company's Show Pavilion

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

Again this year the Atlantic Union Oil Co. Ltd. is exhibiting in their Show Pavilion, Stand 50. Machinery Avenue, situated at the South end of…

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Show Committee. Good Attendance and Keen Interest

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 3

At the committee meeting of the R.A.H. & T. Association, held last Saturday afternoon at Shiels' Hotel there were present Messrs. M. Outhwaite…

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Sydney Show Official Opening Today SYDNEY

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

Although the Royal Agricultural Show has been in progress for several days, today is the official opening day…

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