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

Shows & fairs, 1941

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SWIMMING Report on School Carnival Sportsmaster's Comments

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 3

The following report on the school swimming carnival held in the early part of the month was presented by the sportsmaster to the assembly of the…

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Wild West Show at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 4

Johnny Shields and Van Hourns' Wild West Show will appear at Forbes, next Hardy's Produce Store, on Thursday night, March 27. The show…

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Diggers' Street Carnival Returns £35 Saturday Night's Effort Games and Stalls Popular

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 1

Although Saturday night was cold and uninviting, large numbers turned out for the opening night of the carnival being conducted by…

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Exhibition Match

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

Next Sunday, 30th March, will be the big official opening day of the Recreation Tennis Club. All members intending members, and visitors are…

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20 Per Cent Cut Show Prize Money For 1941 Carnival

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

Stewards, when revising the West Wyalong show Schedule for 1941, are to be asked to provide for a 20 per cent, reduction' in prize money in…

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Reception in the Exhibition Hall

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 2

At 10 p.m., the appointed hour, to the orchestral strains of the Greek National Anthem, the official party made a spectacular entry into the…

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Life Members West Wyalong Show Society

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

Misses Pauline Anne Meagher and Margaret May Meagher (nominated by their father, Mr. T. P. Meagher) and Miss Betty Young (nominated…

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South Western Council Of Show Associations Conference at West Wyalono

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

The annual conference of the Southwestern Council of Show Associations will he held at West Wyalong on Tuesday next, 1st April, in the Masonk…

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One of the Weddin Stud (Grenfell) Exhibits for Sydney Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 2

Mrs. H. M. Carter's Weddin Samson, calved 29th June, 1939, by Collynie Spectman(imp.)— dam by Milt is [?] Knight. Block by courtesy "Country Life."…

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Tex Morton's Wild West Show At Condobolin, Saturday March 29

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 2

One of the most interesting personalities to visit Condobolin, known throughout Australia, as the Yodelling Boundary Rider, Tex Morton was…

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Film Banned For General Exhibition. Adults Only May See It (By Wire) Sydney

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

It was revealed last night that the Australian film "The Power and the Glory", has been banned for general exhibition, and has been, graded as…

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Ungarie Show to Be Hold This Year Mr. H. Rowling Reelected President

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

Ungarie is to have its annual show this year, in accordances with the majority decision of a large attendance of members, held for…

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Carnival Notes Wednesday Night's Profit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 8

The organisers of the street carnival, held in Templar Street, on Wednesday night, are very pleased with the result of their efforts, and appeal to…

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All Set For Wednesday's Carnival £87 Raised on

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 1

Saturday night's carnival, conducted in Templar Street by the committees sponsoring the two queen candidates, attracted a much…

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Beautiful Blooms At C.W.A. Flower Show Patriotic Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 3

Forbes branch of the C.W.A. enjoyed a successful outcome from its flower show and market day for patriotic purposes held lost…

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Show Matters

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 2

The committee meeting held last Saturday afternoon was attended by Messrs. M. Outhwaite (President), A. Swinton, G. Webster, F. Harding, R…

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Kalms Delights Exhibition Tennis Match West Wyalong Opening Day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 6

Over 60 people gathered under ideal climatic conditions at the opening of the Recreation Tennis Courts last Sunday…

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Delegates to Show Council Entertained at Luncheon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 4

Delegates to the conference of the Council of South-western Show Associations, which was held at West Wyalong on Tuesday last, were…

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Free of Debt and Good Bane Balance Weethalle Show Society

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 1

It is the proud boast of the Weethallee Show Association that it has no liabilities, has assisted the war effort, and is a…

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Model "Fibrolite" Home Will Attract Crowds at Royal Easter Show

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

Modern and beautiful homes are always of interest to people in all walks of life, and the truth of this will be adequately demonstrated by…

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