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

Shows & fairs, 1941

359 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 18

The Show. Awards. Class S1.—fruit

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 September 1941 · page 1

Collection of fruit: Peter Procter 1; dozen oranges: D. Graham 1, H. G. N. Moffitt 2; dozen lemons: Mrs.R. McClelland 1, Max Ellicott 2; dozen…

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Ungarie Show Gala Day on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 September 1941 · page 1

Ungarie Show will be held on Wednesday next, when the usual attractions, plus a buckjuniping and steer riding exhibition, will be held…

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Military Display at Show. Thrills Large Crowd

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 September 1941 · page 2

Something quite new for Grenfell was the military display given at the show by a detachment from the Armoured Division at Cowra Military…

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Grenfell Show Class H.—/merino Sheep. Fine Wool

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 September 1941 · page 4

Stewards: Messrs. R. R. Armstrong, A. B. Bembrick, J J. Ingrey, W. Ingrey, H. -Ingrey, R. Bembrick…

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No Special Train For West Wyalong Show Proposal Abandoned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 September 1941 · page 2

The proposal to run a special train from Kikoira to West Wyalong on the second day of the Show, Wednesday, 10th September, has been…

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Methodist Fair Successful Function in Artistic Setting Official Opening by Mrs. G. P. Evans

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 September 1941 · page 1

The artistic and effective setting in which the Annual Fair was held in the Methodist Hall on Friday and Saturday, was greatly admired by…

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Queen Competition and Carnival Meeting of General Committee Arrangements for October 18

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 September 1941 · page 1

A meeting of the General Committee of the Queen competition and Carnival was held at the Shire Chambers oil Friday evening. The chair…

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Outstanding Show. Thrilling Ring Events Fine Pavilion Display Gate Takings Well Up

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 September 1941 · page 2

Congratulations to the officers and committee of the Grenfell Show Society in staging one of the most successful exhibitions for very many…

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Recruiting Centre at Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 1

Sergt. Curr, who is on a visit to Forbes in his official capacity to recruit men for the A.LF. and home service, will be in attendance…

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Cole's Varieties Show Week Attraction

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 2

After an absence of nearly four years and direct from record seasons in Perth, Adelaide and Hobart, Cole's Varieties, of 40 performers, will…

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Forbes Show To-day and Tomorrow Entries Well Up to Standard Fine Weather Prospects

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 1

The 68th annual Forbes Show, being held to-day and to-morrow, promises to be favored with fine weather…

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Methodist Fair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 1

In connection with the refreshment stall at the Methodist Fair, the names of Mrs Delahunty and Mr. T. Lawrence were omitted from tne list of…

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Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 3

A flue exhibit in the pavilion was the Bogolong-Quandong Junior Farmers' display from Grenfell, taken over and displayed by Mr. Grieve,…

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Brooks' Show Footwear

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 1

Show is in the air and with it comes thoughts of new footwear to complete that new Show, outfit. Brooks, shoe specialist, announces a complete range…

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Show Smoke Social

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 4

The above was held on Friday night last in the Magonic Hall, the chair being occupied by the President (Mr. W. H. Simpson)…

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Empire Midgets at Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 2

Dot and Pat Jolly, the famous Canadian midget twins, on view at the West Wyalong Show next week, present the public a grand opportunity…

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Show Notes. Trade exhibits included:—

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 2

Messrs. T. F. Armstrong and Son, trailer manufacturers, had a four-wheeled, trailer and two two-wheeled trailers, while they also had a…

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Show Notes Around the West

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 3

Judging by the increasing number of entries, Corriedale sheep are coming more and more into favour. At Weethalle Show, just successfully…

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Weethalee Show Cooking Competition and Jams and Preserves

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 1

The most successful competitor in Classes L. (cookery) and M. (Jams and preserves) at the recent Weethalle Show, was Mrs. J. T. Worner, of…

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W.w. Show Next Tuesday and Wednesday Prospects Bright, Says Secretary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 1

Entries for the West Wyalong Show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next, are very satisfactory…

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