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

Shows & fairs, 1941

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Fifty Years in District Messrs Rootes & Clark Very Fine Show Workers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 2

This week, Messrs E. T. Clark and Geo. Rootes, completed fifty year's residence in West Wyalong district…

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Should Share Burden Plain Talk From Mr Bloore Show Committee and Subscribers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 4

If the West Wyalong Show Association is to continue its activities with the possibility of showing a loss on the next show the…

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New Show Chief MR W.A. Buttenshaw Elected Had No Opposition for Presidency

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 4

A keen and successful buisness man, farmer and grazier, and practical and life-long supporter of the Show, a leading public…

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EUGOWRA Will Show Be Held? EUGOWRA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 7

Among the visitors to Eugowra over the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Hilary Dwyer, Messrs. A. Devlyn, F. Phillips, D. Sloane and R. Elbourne. All…

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Swimming Carnival District School's Annual Event

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 1

The annual swimming carnival will be held by the West Wyalong District School on Wednesday, 26th instant at the Olympic Pool…

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SWIMMING To-morrow Night's Forbes Carnival For Patriotic Purposes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1941 · page 4

Forbes Amateur Swimming Club is to hold its annual championship carnival at the Olympic Pool tomorrow night, the proceeds of…

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Sole Bros. Circus Successful Show

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

Sole Bros, have reason to be eminently satisfied with the. immense crowd who attended their circus in Condobolin last night. And, equally…

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Fair Rents Court First Case Held Verdict for Applicant

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

The first case heard in this part of the State in the Fair Rents Court jurisdiction, resulted in a verdict for the applicant at…

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Big Wheat Entries For R.A.S. Show Drought Affect Not Noticed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 6

Despite one of the worst season on record, entries in the wheat section of the Royal Empire Show to a [?]9J, or eight more than those for…

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Fair Rents Court Case at Forbes Weekly Rent Determined

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 1

Sir. Winney, representing the head office ol the Rural Bank, appeared tor that institution in an application by tho Bank for the…

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Greek Day Appeal Picture Show and Street Stalls at Forbes Australia Honors Ah Ally

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 3

Judging by reports being received by the executive Council of Australia's Greek Day (N.S.W. branch), Australians are determined to Show…

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Patriotic Swimming Carnival A Splendid Success Parkes Wins Meagher Cup Visit Of City Stars Light Rain During Progress Of Events

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 8

FORBES Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club has good reason to feel pleased with the outcome of its annual championship swimming carnival at the Olympic Pool on Wednesday night, the net proceeds of which are being devoted to the…

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Law Point Decided In Fair Rents Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

An interesting point of law was decided by Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M., at the West Wyalong [?]air Rents Court, during the hearing…

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Swimming Carnival District School's Annual Attractive Programme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

An attractive programme of 42 events has been prepared for the West Wyalong District School's third annual swimming carnival,…

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Show Will Be Held Prize Money To Be Reduced

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

The committee of above met on Saturday night, following attending: Mr. W. H. Simpson(chair), Messrs. J. Joyce, Priddle, Moffitt, R. S…

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Eugowra Decides Against Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 4

Members of the Eugowra Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association decided unanimously at their recent annual…

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Forbes Market Store Sheep Show Improvement

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 3

Moore Brooke as Co. (Forbes) and New Zealand Loan as M.A. Co., Ltd. (Sydney) report having held their store stock sales in the Forbes…

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Brilliant Young Swimmers Show Their Ability At Annual School Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 2

The swimming, diving, and novelty events at the District School Swimming Carnival at West Wyalong yesterday afternoon were of a high standard, and provided splendid entertainment for a fairly large crowd present. Weather conditions were ideal…

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Schools Swimming Carnival at Cootamundra To-morrow

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 1

An Intertown Schools swimming carnival will be held at the Cootamundra Olympic Pool to-morrow (Friday) commencing at 10 a.m…

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Miss Lola Wilkins Was Outstanding Competitor At Temora Swimming Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 4

The "Independent" Temora has the following to say about Miss Loia Wil kins of West Wyalong who competed at the recent swimming carnival at…

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