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

Shows & fairs, 1941

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

Dates for 1942 Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 November 1941 · page 3

It was decided to try and secure the Friday and Saturday following. Parkes Show. The secretary mentioned Hint there…

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Red Cross Carnival State Wide Appeal For Prisoners of War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 November 1941 · page 1

The West Wyalong branch of the Red Cross Society is co operating in the appeal of Headquarters of the Society for a Prisoners of War Day…

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Forbes Show Society Small Surplus on Year's Operations

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 4

After allowing for fixed commitments of about £350 for the year, Forbes Show Society showed a slight surplus on last year's…

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Patriotic Carnival Organisers' Appreciation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 2

The following letter was read at the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong Patriotic Committee, on Monday night, in connection with the recent…

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Tallimba Flower and Baby Show an Outstanding Success

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 7

The Flower and Baby Show, held in the Tallimba Hall on Friday, October 24, was opened by Gr. Wallace. Mr. M: J. Crowley responded and…

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Patriotic Fair Successful Function at Wirrinya £105 Raised WIRRINYA

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 November 1941 · page 3

On Friday of last week, October 31, a patriotic fair was held here in aid of the Soldiers' Comforts Fund, when one of the…

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Fair to Mr. Whalan To The Editor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 2

Sir, -- It is clear from the correspondence produced by Mr. Whalan to the Shire Council at its last meeting, which I have had an opportunity of…

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Country "Show Rain Insurance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 1

The rain protection scheme for gate-takings at country shows has a credit of £886 after a five-year period of operations. This was mentioned at…

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Late Mr. F. J. SCOTT Show Committee's ' Tribute

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 4

At Saturday's meeting of the West Wyalong Show. Committee, the President (Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw) referred to the death of Mr. F. J. Scott, of…

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"District" Section Mr. Vogele's Complaint To Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 4

Mr. J. E. Vogele, of Temora, wrote to Hie meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee on Saturday afternoon stating that he was surprised…

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Fodder Competition To Be Held by Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 4

At, Saturday's meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, Mr. J. W. Robinson stated hat he had asked Mr. J. G. Ballantyne to introduce the…

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Rain Insurance West Wyalong Show Society to Receive £60

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 4

For the first time in more than 20 years that the West Wyalong Show Society has insured its annual Show against rain, the…

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W.W. 1941 Show Reviewed by President at Meeting of Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 4

The West Wyalong show Committee held a meeting on Saturday afternoon for the purpose of finalising Matters in connection with the animal…

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MR. T. J. WILSON Elected to Committee Of West Wyalone Show Society

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 4

At a meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday last, a letter was received from Mr. H. McFadyen…

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C of E. Christmas Fair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 November 1941 · page 1

The annual Fair in connection with St. Barnabas' Church of England, West Wyalong. will be held on Friday and Saturday, 5th and 6th December…

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Sports Fair For Lake Cowal Patriotic Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1941 · page 6

A sports fair wil be held at Marsden on Boxing Day, December 26, In aid of the Lake Cowal Patriotic Fund. A very attractive programme has been…

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C.OF E. Xmas Fair. And Cooking Competition Successful Function at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 December 1941 · page 1

The members of the St. Barnabas' Church of England Womens' Guild held a successful Christmas Fair and cooking competition in Butler's…

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Forbes Show Society Showed Profit on Year's Transactions Annual Meeting of Members

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 December 1941 · page 3

The practice of the Forbes P.A. and H. Association in holding its annual meeting on a Saturday night, instead of the afternoon, in…

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Carnival Abandoned C. and A. Club's Decision

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 December 1941 · page 5

At a meeting of the Committee of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club it was decided to abandon the annual sports…

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Aussies Success Wipe Out All "Y" Swim Records At Palestine Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 December 1941 · page 6

Mr. A. T. Roddy. West Wyalong. has received the following elipping from his brother. Private Clem Roddy (formerly of Tumut and well-known…

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