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

Shows & fairs, 1941

359 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 18

Show Races Big Success. Veech Rides Three Winners

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 August 1941 · page 2

Weather conditions prevailing on Thursday, the day of Condobolin Jockey Club's races, were even worse than that experienced during the whole of Show week. A biting wind made conditions cold and unpleasant and this no doubt would keep a good many…

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CONDOBOLIN P.A.H. AND I. ASSOCIATION. Fifty-Second Annual Exhibition. Another Great Success in Every Way

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 August 1941 · page 2

Few agricultural societies, if any, in the country could honestly boast of the same unbroken line of success over fifty odd years of existence as…

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Patriotic Fair Sidelight

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1941 · page 1

Displayed on the arts and crafts stall at Saturday's Patriotic Fair were two woollen rugs made of bits and pieces of…

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Patriotic Fair An Outstanding Success £5 Spent to Raise £278

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1941 · page 2

This is the story of concentrated individual effort and outstanding achievement, and because so many did so much…

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Methodist Spring Fair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 2

The annual Spring Fair, in aid of the Methodist Church, West Wyalong will be held on Friday and Saturday, 29th and 30ht August. The of…

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Red Gross Exhibition At West Wyalong Show Prizes For Collection of Knitted Garments

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 1

At the West Wyalong Show on 9th and 10th September next, there will be stag[?] in the Pavilion a very interesting exhibition of comforts for…

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Young Show Entries

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 2

Entries for this popular fixture are now being accepted. Schedules can be obtained on application. Exhibitors of horses-particularly…

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Patriotic Carnival Meeting of General Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 4

A meeting of the General Committee of the Queen competition and Carnival in aid of the West Wyalong and District Patriotic Committee, will…

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Show Dates To the Editor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 2

Sir, -- The time is opportune to reflect a while on weather conditions which usually prevail in August -- the period when our show is held…

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Baby Show For Sports Queen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 1

A Buby Show is being conducted, in support of the Spoils Qneen's candidature in the Patriotic Competition, and will be held on the West Wyalong…

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W.W. Show Dance Tuesday, 26th August

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 1

The West Wyalong Show dance will be held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday, 26th August. This dance, for several years past, has been one…

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Naradhan Good Stock Successes at Condobolin Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 5

At the Condobolin Show last week Mr. T. E. Smith, the well known breeder of Corriedale sheep and Jersey cattle, at "Brenede." Naradhan,…

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Weethalle the Big Patriotic Show Arrangements Well in Hand Send Entries Early

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 4

Working bees are now the order, to have everything in readiness for the 30th, and preparations for the dance on Show night are well in…

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Trundle Races Show Meeting Well Attended Principal Handicap to Arkhein

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 August 1941 · page 8

Trundle Jockey Club held its annual. Show meeting yesterday, in aid of the Goobang Shire Patriotic and War Fund. The gate-takings…

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A Show Comment

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 18 August 1941 · page 2

"Too many cooks, spoil the broth," A saying old, but true, Could be applied to managers Of Show Committees too…

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Show Results Committee Satisfied

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 18 August 1941 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee was held at Shiels Hotel last Saturday afternoon. Present, Messrs. M. Outhwaite (President), S. A. Woodward,…

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Weethalle Show This

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 August 1941 · page 1

Weethnlle's seventh annual Show is being held on Wednesday next. 20th instant. Good entries have been received in all classes, and it is…

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Grenfell Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1941 · page 1

A reminder is given of the Grenfell annual show, which this year will be held on Friday and Saturday, August 29 and 30. Early particulars of entries…

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Sideshows at the Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1941 · page 4

The secretary of Forbes Show Society, Mr. W. D. Roberts, informs us that side-show space at the Forbes show this year is being eagerly sought after…

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The Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 August 1941 · page 2

All matters in connection with the Annual Show are progressing favourably, and this year's Show in many sections will be much better than…

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