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

Shows & fairs, 1944

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

Carnival Ball Grand Finale to Big Day

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 6 November 1944 · page 5

At the conclusion of the ceremony of the Crowning of the Queen of Condobolin, a large proportion of the huge crowd made their way to the Central Hall where the culmination of the bright day's activities took place…

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Donations Promised For Next West Wyalong Show

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

The President (Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw) has secured the following promised donations towards the 1915 West Wyalong Show:—…

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Wheelbarrow Derby [?]Tar Attraction at Carnival at Night Algie Melville and Jockey Tealey Mooney Dash Past Post with Lengths to Spare

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 6 November 1944 · page 5

Brightly coloured festoon lighting in the main business section of Bathurst street, gave a festive appearance to the town for the Carnival at night. The tremendous crowd that thronged each side of the road must…

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Ballet for Concert Big Show at Tivoli Theatre

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

The ballet, organised by Miss Kath Riley, will be one of the features at the concert to be held at the Tivoli Theatre, West Wyalong. on Monday…

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Quandialla Flower Show £140 Profit

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

At the recent flower show in aid of the Church of England, at Quandialla, a profit of £140 was shown. The function was officially opened…

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"Show Business" Eddie Cantor at Tivoli

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 November 1944 · page 2

Sparkling with originality and gay with old time soils hits and scenes from musical comedies of its period, Eddie Cantor's "Show Business"…

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More Men on the Land What Statistics Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 16 November 1944 · page 3

The official Agricultural and Pastoral Statistics collected at 31st March last, just released by the New South Wales Statistician, reveal…

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720 Donation From Trotting and Carnival Mr Doohan Made Life Member Hospital

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1944 · page 2

Messrs W. C. Johnston, W. W. Poohan and C. Matha, (Vice-President), Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer of the Committee in…

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Much Good Work by Catholic Chools' Association Reports Show More Progress

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 2

Reports submitted to a meeting of the West Wyalong Catholic Schools Association, showed that additional new sporting material has been…

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Music, Song, Dance Convent Concert Features Should Be Grand Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1944 · page 1

The programme [?] by Miss Marie Sioane, musical director for the Convent Building Fund concert to be held at the Tivoll Theatre, West…

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Art Exhibition for Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 3

Mr. Cahill has received the following letter from the Minister for Education:— I refer to your representations on…

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Work Wins Reward Prizes for Convent School Pupils At Xmas Tree Carnival

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

The West Wyalong Catholic, Schools Association has performed splendid service on behalf of the two Convent Schools by providing increased…

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£100 Pay Out From Weethalle Show Profits Worthy Organisations Benefit

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

Weethalle branch of the Red Cross Society and the Patriotic Committee will each receive £50 from the profits of the last Weethalle Show…

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Show Shake Up New Men Sought To Control Weathalle Society

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

Weelhalle Show Committee will seek an infusion of "new blood" for the 1945 Committee of Management, in accordance with a decision at the…

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P. and C. Council Combined Sports Suggested Letter to Show Committee Discussed

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

A meeting of the District Council of Parents and Citizens' Associations which was held at the Intermediate High School on Saturday morning…

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Art Exhibition National Art Gallery Pictures for Forbes Organising Committee Wanted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 7

One of the matters dealt with at the public meeting held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night was the proposed exhibition…

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"Amateur Hour" Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 1

A reminder is given of the final "Amateur Hour" carnival to be held at the Olympic pool to-morrow night, proceeds of which are in aid of the Far…

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Public Meetings Holiday Play Centre and Art Exhibition Committees Formed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 December 1944 · page 4

The postponed public meeting for the purpose of dealing with the questions of the holiday play centre to be held at Forbes from…

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Open Air Dance and Carnival Fancy Costumes-- Competitions

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 December 1944 · page 1

To introduce some new variety into the ordinary Style of dance and euchre party the members of the Condobolin Bowling and Croquet Club decided to endeavour to also create a carnival spirit with the…

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Show Society's £330 PROFIT Full Two-Day Show Next Year Extensive Repairs in View

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 December 1944 · page 2

The annual report of the Forbes P.A. & H. Association, presented to a meeting of members on Saturday night, showed a profit of…

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