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

Shows & fairs, 1941

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District Winners at R A.s. Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 April 1941 · page 4

Several local and district competitors were successful at the recent Royal Agricultural Show in Sydney. West Wyalong was placed third…

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Friday and Saturday New Show Days for Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1941 · page 3

The matter of show dates has again been discussed by the committee and it has been decided to hold this year's show on Friday and Saturday, 29th and 30th August. The alteration from. a Tuesday and Wednesday show to a Friday and Saturday fixture is…

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The Motorists Corner. a Nation on Parade Royal Show Reviewed by "Carbon'

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 28 April 1941 · page 3

Any newspaperman standing alongside me at the microphone during the Royal Empire Show would have had his finger on the pulse of a nation…

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Royal Show a Financial Vulture

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 3

"That great financial vulture, the Sydney Show, has now run its course. Nothing in the annual social calendar has such aw undesirable effect on…

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Preparing Show Schedule

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 6

The Lake Cargelligo Show Association are now revising the Show schedule for their Show to he held on 27th August next. The schedule is being…

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Grfenfell Show Dates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 8

The matter of show dates has again been discussed by the Committee of the Grenfell Show Society, and it has been decided to hold this…

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No Boorowa Show This Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 8

The Boorowa P. A. and H. Assosociation is not holding a show this year…

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Forbes Show Preparing the Schedule The June Gymkhana

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 1

Forbes P. A, & H. Association has not yet completed the revision of the schedule for its 1941 show, but the work is progressing and the…

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Bowling Carnival For District Hospital On Sunday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 May 1941 · page 2

It is expected that more than forty leading bowlers will takepart in the bowls tournament at West Wyalong on Sunday next, in…

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Bowling Stars West Wyalong Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 2

Laurie Aniler on, of West Wyalong (who is one of the best howlers in the South-western districts), and other leading players, will take part…

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Presbyterian Flower Show and Baby Competition

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 2

The Royal Hall was crowded to its utmost last Saturday afternoon when the annual Chrysanthemum Show, conducted under the auspices of the…

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Show Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 May 1941 · page 2

A meeting of the show committee was held last Saturday afternoon, and as usual, was well attended and keen interest apparent. Present were…

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Barmedman's Carnival Lord Mayor's £104 Profit Shown

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 May 1941 · page 2

The Barmedman and District Patriotic Committee were agreeably surprised with the result of a stree' carnival. which they held on…

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Junior Red Cross Exhibition Prizes to this District

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 May 1941 · page 2

The beautiful display of gifts at the Junior Red Cross Exhibition held in Sydney Town Hall recently aroused keen interest and appreciation…

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Hospital Ball Should Be Big "Show"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 May 1941 · page 1

The Honorary Secretary (Mrs. R P. McGee) is delighted with the propects for the annual. Wyalong and District Hospital Ball to the held in…

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14 Mile Spin To Bright Show Billabono Barn Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 May 1941 · page 2

A motor trip of 14 miles—and there will be numerous vehicles making the trip-will land West Wyalong and Wyalong dancers at th e huge, new…

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Show Matters Discussed at Committee Meeting Preliminary Matters Progressing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 May 1941 · page 3

Preliminary work in connection with the 1941 Show is progressing satisfactorily the Secretary (Mr. T. A. Smith) told a meeting of…

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Speed 'em Up! New Show Meeting Rule President Buttenshaw's Intention

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 May 1941 · page 2

Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw, newlyelected President of the West Wyalong Show Association-who has Held the position before—…

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All Fat Stock Judged on Second Day At West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 May 1941 · page 1

Pigs, fat cattle, fat sheep, and other fat stock can be brpught in to the West Wyalong Show on the first day of the Show, if…

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Show Society Saturday's Committee Meeting Judges Appointed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 May 1941 · page 2

Mr. A. P. Schwartz, acting-president, occupied the chair at a well-attended meeting of Forbes PA. & H. Association, held last…

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