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

Shows & fairs, 1944

280 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 14

Holding of Forbes Show Out of Question While Buildings Still Occupied Members Favor Carnival, Rodeo and Sheep Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1944 · page 1

FORBES P., A. and H. Association held its annual meeting on Saturday night, when a lengthy discussion took place around the holding of the 1944 show. It was resolved, however, that while three of the maun buildings of the Society are…

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SWIMMING Sunday's Results at Pool Championship Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1944 · page 1

Following are the results of Swimming Club events decided at the local pool last Sunday: 100 Metres Open Handicap: Heat 1…

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The Forbes Show Credit Where It Is Due (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1944 · page 2

Sir,--I was interested in your report of the lengthy discussion at the Forbes P.A. & H. Association meeting on the Question of whether Forbes should hold…

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Outstanding Success. Bowling Club Carnival Realises £270

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 2

The Bowling Club Carnival on Saturday night in aid of the Patriotic Fund was an outstanding success, the net takings being £270—£120…

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Ambulance Service Handing Over of Vehicle Carnival and Dance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 1

Since the decision at a public meeting held last March that Condobolin should have an ambulance service, the Provisional Committee have worked most enthusiastically and successfully towards this aim, and it…

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Show Committee Favorable Balance Sheet Annual Meeting 24th February

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 4

At a meeting of the West Wyalong and District Show Committee which was held on Saturday afternoon last arrangements were made to hold the…

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Show Association Annual Meeting 26th February

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the West Wyalong and District PAH and I Association is advertised to he held on 26th February, at 2.30.p.m…

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Swimming Carnival Patriotic Bodies to Benefit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 1

A reminder is given the public of Forbes that a swimming carnival under the auspices of the local Swimming Club is to be held at…

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School Swimming Carnival and Presentation of L.S. CERTIFICATES P. and C Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 1

The Headmaster (Mr. T. P. Monaghan) informed the members of the Parents and Citizens' Association at the monthly meeting on Friday last…

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SWIMMING Parkes Championship Carnival Forbes Juniors to the Fore

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 2

With leading State swimmers taking part records were established at the sixth annual country championships staged at the…

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W.w. Show Association Annual Meeting on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 2

The annual general meeting of members of the West Wyalong and District, Show Association will be held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday next, 26th…

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First Credit Balance for 44 Years Show Association's Annual Meeting Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw Re-elected President 27 New Nominations for Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 6

For the first time in its 44 years of existence, the West Wyalong P.A.H. & I. Association is able to snow a credit balance in the General Account. Speaking at the annual general meeting on Saturday last, the President (Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw) said that this was largely due to a…

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Forbes Fair Sex Not Shy at Leap Year Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 1

The fair sex of Forbes proved that they were not slow at coming forward to "pop the question" at the Leap Year dance held in the Town Hall on…

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Sheep Show and Gymkhana Decision of Forbes Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 1

The committee of Forbes P.A. & H. Association at a special meeting on Saturday night, decided after a lengthy discussion to hold a one…

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School Swimming Carnival Wednesday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 March 1944 · page 1

A reminder is given that the annual Swimming Carnival in connection with the West Wyalong Intermediate High School will be held…

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Weethaule Show To be Held in August

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 March 1944 · page 2

At a well attended meeting of the Weethalle P. and A. Society on Friday last it was unanimously decided to hold the Weethalle Show this year,…

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GRENFELL P.A.H. & I. ASSOCIATION Show Dates Fixed For Friday and Saturday, 1st and 2nd September

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 March 1944 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Saturday. Prcser.i: Messrs. W. H. Simpson (President), A. Waugh, F…

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School Swimming Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 1

The annual swimming carnival in connection with the West Wyalong Intermediate High School took plate yesterday afternoon and was very…

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Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 4

The youth of the town spent a most enjoyable afternoon at the river on Sunday, when several events arranged by the Swimming Club and controlled…

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Beef Cattle Show Postponed for 5 Weeks (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 March 1944 · page 1

Following advice from the Federal Minister for Transport, the United Stud Beef Cattle Breeders' Association has decided to postpone…

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