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

Shows & fairs, 1940

364 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 19

Another "Show" Mr. Gibson's Success Tinmining at Kikoira

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 2

Mr. John Gibson, founder of Gibsonville, and the tinfield at Kikoira, and who is recognised as one of the best prospectors in the…

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W.w. Show Secretary Mr. A. Gagie Re-elected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 3

Two applications were received for the position of Secretary at the last meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee…

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Third Generation Members of Show Committee Mr. H. A. McFadyen Welcomed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 6

At the meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, on Saturday last, the President (Mr. H. McFadyen) extended a welcome to Mr. H…

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Condobolin Agricultural Society Fodder Conservation Competition--1940 John L. GREEN, Manager. Condobolin Experiment Farm

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 1

Five entries were obtained' in the second Fodder Conservation Competition conducted by the Condobolin Agricultural Society…

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Narromine. Trangie Show Success

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

Once again Trangie has proved that it is possible to stage a Show a few weeks after the end of a drought. The visitors who flocked from far and…

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Revision Of Forbes Show Schedule Some Important Alterations Saturday's Committee Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 1

A WELL-ATTENDED meeting of the committee of Forbes P., A. & H. Association was held on Saturday afternoon, when important alterations to the priz-list for this year's exhibition were made. One recommendation was that the whole…

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Murrumburrah Refuses Holiday for Young Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 6

The Secretary of the Young P. and A. Association wrote to the Murrumburrah P. and A. Association asking that Wednesday, 4th September,…

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Weethalle Show Meeting of Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 5

The Committee of the Weethalle Show Association trned out in force last Saturday for the monthly meeting, despite the fact that a number…

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Show Procceds to Patriotic Funds? Bribbaree Member's Move

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 4

At a meeting of the Bribbarce Show Association Mr. T. C. West gave notice that he would move at next meeting that the whole of the 1940…

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Housing Recruits In ShowGround and Racecourses (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 1

Under the new scheme of recruit training, about 8,000 men will pro[?]ly be accommodated in the Sydney Show-ground, and 12,000 more can be…

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League Gates Show Improvement at Junee Jump to £14 With Only Local

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 3

It is remarkable what effect a few wins has on the public morale in regard to Rugby League. During 1939 Junee was in Group…

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Show Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 2

The usual good attendance of committeemen was a feature of the meeting held last Saturday afternoon, at Shiels' Hotel. Those present were…

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Ungarie Show Society Special General Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 1

A special general meeting of the Ungarie Show Association will be held at the Memorial Hall, Ungarie, on Thursday, 20th June, at 2.30 p.m., for…

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Junior Farmers' Exhibit. At Next Show. Neighboring Towns Will Probably Compete

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 3

At the committee meeting of the Grenfell P. and A. Association on Saturday the President stated that it was probable that entries would be…

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Complimentary Tickets. At Grenfell Show. Committee Decide to Issue As Usual

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 2

The matter of issuing complimentary tickets for luncheon—and the Usual refreshments—came before the committee on Saturday, when…

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The Picture Show. A few words about "Andy" Farrelly land his Aussie and Central Theatres

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 1

Saturday night, or any night for that matter, is picture night, when for a nominal sum we are entertained by the works of the greatest writers,…

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Forbes Show Appointment of Judges

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 1

Mr. Wallace Meares presided over a well-attended meeting of Forbes P.A. and H. Association on Saturday afternoon, when the…

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Ungarie 1940 Show Abandoned by Committee Big Carnival to Be Held for Patriotic Purposes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

At a largely attended meeting of the Committee of Management of the Ungarie P.A.H. and I. Association it was decided after…

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Ungarie Show Society Meeting of Subscribers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

A meeting of subscribers to the Ungarie Show Association will be held in the War Memorial Hall on Thursday 20th June, at 2.30 p.m. for the…

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Condobolin Jockey Club. Decision to Hold Only One Day's Race Meeting at Show Time

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 3

A meeting of the club's committee was held at Shiels' Hotel last Tuesday night. Present, Messrs. W. Staniforth, C. H. Whiley, S. A. Woodward, G. A…

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