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

Shows & fairs, 1940

364 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 19

At the Royal Show. Atlantic Union Oil Company's Pavilion

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 5

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

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To Judge Goats. at Royal Show Mr. Pudkins' Task

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

Mr. S. Rudkin manager of the Temora Experiment Farm, and well-known in West Wyalong, leaves on Thursday to once again officiate at…

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Monster Hospital Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 1

Mr. F. G. Munro. Hospital Organiser wishes to announce that the Big Function in aid of the Hospital is to he held at Arthur Emmett's Store in…

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Royal Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 2

A significant victory in the pig section was gained by Mr. G. R. B. Williams, Gwandalan Stud, Grenfell, who scored for the best pen of…

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Bushfires Committee Royal Show Exhibit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 1

An exhibit of considerable interest to Country visitors to this year's Royal Easter Show in Sydney will he found in the Agricultural Hall, where the…

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Bush Fires Committee. Royal Show Exhibit

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 4

An exhibit of considerable interest to country visitors to this year's Royal Easter Show in Sydney was found in the Agricultural Hall,…

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Popular "Fibrolite" Home Exhibit. at Royal Easter Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 5
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively, low cost the "FIBROLITE" Asbestos Cement Bungalow exhibited…

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Popular "Fibrolite" Home Exhibit At Royal Easter Show

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

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the "Fibrolite" Asbestos Cement Bungalow being…

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Hospital Carnival Successful Effort

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 1

A Hospital carnival which was conducted by Mr. E. G. Munro (Hospital Organiser) and others who assisted him, was held at Mr. A. F. Emmet[?]…

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Show Committee Meeting Next

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

The first meeting of the newly-elected Committee of the West Wyalong P.A.H. & [?] Association will be held at the Memorial Hall on…

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Wi[?] Cup Mr. Ford Wins Again Successful District Exhibitors At Sydney Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 1

Mr. S. E. Ford, of "B[?]entwood," Y[?]ah, who won the first Widgiewa Cup outright has achieved another outstanding…

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Popular "Fibrolite" Home Exhibit at Royal Easter Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the "FIBROLITE" Asbestos Cement Bungalow exhibited at this year's Royal Easter Show by James Hardie & Coy.. Pty., Ltd., proved one of the outstanding attractions of the Show. This charming home was thronged daily by thousands of people and the widespread interest it created is certain to go a long way in increasing the popularity of homes of this type…

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

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2

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

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POLITICIANS. Vigorous Attack at Bathurst Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2

A vigorous attack against Australian politicians as a whole was made by Mr. A. B. Carroll, of Molong, when opening the Bathurst Show…

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Weethalle Show Society Annual General Meeting.. Mr. S. R. Martin Elected President Alteration of Show Date

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 6

There was a good attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Weethalle P. and A. Society. The report and balance sheet…

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States' Finances. Serious Drifts Revealed. All States Show Deficits

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 3

Latest Treasury returns show that the aggregate State deficits up to the end of February total £11,324,000 compared with an estimated total deficit…

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Show Society Meets. Erection of New Hurdles New Committeeman Appointed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 2

It was decided at a meeting of Condobolin P.A.H. & I. Association, on Saturday afternoon, to erect three new hurdles for the Maiden Hunters…

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Street Fair And Handing Over of New Ambulance Waggon Postponed on Account of Rain

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 1

The fancy fair to have been held in Templar Street last Saturday night in aid of the funds of Forbes District Ambulance, together with…

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Show Ballot Valid "Fair and Impartial" Returning Officer's Assurance Subscriber Lodges Complaint

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

In a letter to the West. Wyalong Show Committee at its monthly meeting, Mr. H. F. Leach, "Avonlea," Al[?]eena, stated that when [?]e received…

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