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

Shows & fairs, 1944

280 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 14

Big 6-Hour Day Carnival Hospital and Ambulance Join with Unions Another Rodeo and Billy Goat Championship

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1944 · page 1

IF Sunday's combined meeting is any criterion, the big Six, Hour Day sports, to be held on Monday, October 23, in. aid of Forbes District Hospital, with ball at night to swell the funds of the District Ambulance and Labor Council…

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Patriotic Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 2

As announced last issue the Patriotic Carnival on Saturday night was an outstanding success, and much credit is due to those…

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Show Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 2

A trade exhibit at the show was a Horwood Bagshaw bay baler, exhibited by Jas. Berman and Bon, which attracted many local and…

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Street Stalls for Carnival Funds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 2

On each Saturday from next Saturday to 23rd September, a street stall will be held by one of the ladies organisations to raise funds for the…

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Show Day Stores' Arrangements

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 1

The Storekeepers' Association advises that the business premises of West Wyalong will be open until 12 noon on Show Day (Wednesday next,…

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Show Catering Ladies Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 2

The final meeting of the above committee has been held and the proceeds paid to the two selected organisations…

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Racing Official Now Show Trot Judge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 1

Well known West Wyalong racing and trotting official, and former horse owner. Mr. Les. Butler, has been appointed honorary Judge at the West…

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Bruce Bembrick. Scoops Pool. at Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 2

Mr. Bruce Bembrick, of "Wirega" Stud, took sixteen entries to the Young Show for twenty-three awards, including nine firsts, six…

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"Hearts and Gowns" Amateur Dramatic Show for Patriotic Funds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 1

There is every likelihood that the Quandialla Amateur Dramatic Club will visit West Wyalong with an entertainment in about six weeks time,…

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Plenty of Action at West Wyalong Show Entries Still Pouring in

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 1

West Wyalong Show Committee has every reason to be pleased with the prospects for the show to be held on Wednesday of next week,…

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Great Day at Ungarie £500 Profit for New Hospital Yesterday's Big Sports Carnival Largest Crowd Seen on Showground

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 2

Yesterday's big sports carnival in aid of the new District Hospital for Ungarie attracted the largest crowd ever seen on the Ungarie Showground. Perfect weather, a splendid sports programme, and an objective which made a strong…

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Forbes Show Races Another Successful Meeting Gate Takings £280

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 1

THE holding of race meetings at Forbes and success are becoming synonymous terms, just as Forbes, 30 or 40 years ago, was the premier Jockey Club of the West, but the club in latter years suffered many vicissitudes. It was only when Mr…

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Noted Show Pony Dead

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 September 1944 · page 4

Mr. Tom Dwyer, of "Ellmore," Young, suffered a severe loss when his well known show pany, Duke, died. Duke had reached the mature…

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Unique Novelty Race at Hospital Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 September 1944 · page 1

Nominations and acceptances have been received for the unique and [?] el horse race to be held at the Patriotic and Hospital Ball on…

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Profit of £104 From Street Stall for Carnival Funds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 September 1944 · page 1

2GZ and CWA ladies on Saturday last had a very successful day, when they made a profit of £104/5/6 at the street stall which they held for the…

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Trotting at Show Splendid Nominations for

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 September 1944 · page 2

In a final message to-day regarding the West Wyalong Show to be held on Wednesday of this week, Mr Harry Fraser (Secretary) said that…

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Show Holiday Wyalong, West Wyalong and Tallimba

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 September 1944 · page 2

Bland Shire Council was advised by the Chief Secretary's Department at their meeting on Friday last that approval had been granted to the…

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Meeting of Committee Final Arrangements for Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 September 1944 · page 2

Owing to the illness of Major Chanter, DSO, MLA, for Lachlan, he will not be able to attend the West Wyalong Annual Show to be held on…

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Worried Man Carnival Secretary Kept Busy Time Table Crowded Out

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 September 1944 · page 1

Mr. W. W. Doohan, Organising Secretary of the big carnival to be held at West Wyalong on September 27, in aid of Patriotic and Hospital funds,…

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Ardlethan Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 September 1944 · page 1

Always one of the district's most popular one day shows, the annual exhibition of the Ardlethan and District P. and A. Society, will be held on…

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