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

Shows & fairs, 1941

359 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 18

Mr. W. G. Butler Welcomed by Show, Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 August 1941 · page 3

At Saturday's meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, the President (Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw) took the opportunity of extending a…

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Sympathy Expressed for Bereaved Members By West Wyalong Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 August 1941 · page 3

At the West Wyalong Show Committee meeting on Saturday afternoon, the President (Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw) said, that since the last…

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Publicans Booth For West Wyalong Show Mr. W. Doohan Successful Tenderer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 August 1941 · page 1

Mr. W. Doohan, of the Post Office Hotel, West Wyalong, was the successful tenderer for the Publicans Booth at the West…

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Mechanical Coursing Show Meetings Wednesday & Thursday Nights AUGUST 6 and 7, 1941

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 August 1941 · page 3

Second Night of Show & Race. Night Eight Races Each Night. First race at 8 p.m. sharp Good nominiatians Received. Half…

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Weight of Bullock Guessing Competition at Show Mr. C. R. Nicholson's Action Appreciated

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 August 1941 · page 2

The Acting Secretary (Mr D. A. Gagie) announced at Saturday's meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee that Mr. C. R. Nicholson…

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Patriotic Fair

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1941 · page 1

There is entertainment for all at the Patriotic Fair, to be held in the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon, and admission…

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Forbes Show Meeting of Committee Steward and Other Appointments

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1941 · page 2

A meeting of the committee, of Forbes P., A. and H. Association was held on Saturday afternoon, when arrangements in connection with the annual show on…

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The Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 August 1941 · page 2

Although Tuesday and Wednesday were two exceptionally cold though clear days, the attendances were lager than had been anticipated. The…

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Show Judging

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1941 · page 4

For the information of exhibitors. judging will commence at the Lake Cargelligo Show on the 27th August, earlier than previous years. and it…

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Cargelligo Show Committee Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1941 · page 4

A meeting was held on Tuesday 29th July, when Mr. A. L. McInnes (the President, declared the meeting open with 33 committeemen in all)…

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Baby Show Opposed Unhealthy and Wrong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1941 · page 5

Mr. H. J. Englert is strongly opposed to the holding of Baby Shows, and voiced his disapproval at a meeting of the West Wyalong…

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Support Our Show President's Appeal (To the Editor "Advocate[?]")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1941 · page 3

Sir,—Will you kindly grant me a small space in your widely read newspaper to make an appeal to the public of West Wyaolng and…

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The Big Show on September 9 AND 10 Committee's Preparations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1941 · page 5

Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw (President) presided over a meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, which was held at the Memorial Hall on…

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Special Train for West Wyalong Show Kikoira-Ungarie-West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1941 · page 3

The first special train to the West Wyalong Show for several years will run from Kikoira. to West Wyalong, on Show day, 10th…

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Boxing and Wrestling Mr. Roy Bell Secures Rights At West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1941 · page 5

At the Show Committee meeting on Saturday afternoon last, the Works and Finance Committee's report which was submitted by Mr. J. W. Parker…

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Fair Finale

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 1

Grand finale to the Patriotic Fair to be held in the Town Hall tomorrow is to be a dance in the civic ballroom the same night. Admission charge is…

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Show Dates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 August 1941 · page 4

Trundle, August 12 and 13. Tullamore, August 19 and 20. Lake Cargelligo, August 27. Parkes, August 25, 26, and 27…

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Show Ground Water-cart

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 August 1941 · page 1

The person seen removing the watercart from the West Wyalong Show Ground is requested to return it to the ground immediately, to save further…

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Weja Corriedales at Condobolin Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 August 1941 · page 5

Weja Corriedale Stud sent over a small team to the Condobolin Show last week, and in very strong competition won the following prizes:—…

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Car Stands At West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 August 1941 · page 1

Those who desire to book car stands at the West Wyalong Show on 9th and 10th September next, are advised that they may do so on and after…

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