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

Shows & fairs, 1944

280 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 14

Catholic Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 2

The annual St. Patrick's Day Carnival and Fair was held in the school grounds on Friday night, and proved very enjoyable despite the somewhat…

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Billy Goat Derby At Forbes Patriotic Carnival Race to be Described in Running

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 1

A Billy Goat Derby for boys will be one of the features of the street carnival to be held at Forbes in connection with the patriotic race…

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Weethalle Show Wednesday, 16th August

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

Preparations are being made by the Weethalle P. and A. Society for their annual Show on Wednesday. 16th Aug[?]st after a lapse of two years…

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W.W. Show Ballot

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 1

A reminder is given that all ballot papers in connection Willi the election of officers of the West Wyalong Show Committee mast he in the hands of…

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Show Society Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1944 · page 4

Mr. N. M. McPhillamy presided over a well-attended meeting of Forbes P., A. and H. Association on Saturday afternoon, when in the absence of…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 1

A reminder is given that the annual flower show and fair of the Presbyterian. Church at Forbes opens to-morrow afternoon in the C.W.A. rooms. All…

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Show Ballot Election of Committee Three New Members

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 April 1944 · page 2

The ballot in connection with the election of Committee of the West Wyalong and District P.A.H. and I. Association was held on Saturday…

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A Bright Show Presbyterian Flower Exhibition Some Splendid Blooms

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1944 · page 2

Considering the particularly dry nature of the early part of this year, when the first two months established a record "low," the…

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Show to Be Held This Year

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 1

At a Committee meeting of the P.A.H. & I. Association held at the Royal Hotel on Saturday last the advisability of holding a…

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W.w. Show Society Meeting of New Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 1

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue, the first meeting of the newly elected Committee will be held at the Memorial H[?]ll on Saturday. 15th…

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W.w. Show Committee Meeting on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1944 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly elected Show Committee will be held on Saturday next, 15th instant at 2.30 p.m. The business includes election of lection ot…

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Condobolin Show to Be Held This Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1944 · page 1

At a Committee meeting of the Condobolin PAH and I Association, the advisability of holding a Show this year was very fully discussed, when…

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Calleen Annual Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 April 1944 · page 2

The annual carnival in aid of the [?] Red Cross was held in Mr. H. V. Davies woolshed on Easter Monday, and proved very successful. As…

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Show Secretary Mr. J. T. Woods Appointed Committee Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 1

A well attended meeting of the committee of Forbes P.A & H. Association on Saturday night, was presided over by Mr. Neil…

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Easter Bowls Parkes Championship Events Forbes Takes Two of Three Trophies Forbes Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 6

Teams from the Western, Central Western and Far Western Bowling Associations competed at the Inaugural championship carnival…

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Show Committee's Tribute to District Pioneers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 2

As one of the oldest, if not the older Organisations in the district The West Wylong Show Comittee paid a tribute to the memory of the late…

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Show Committee Mr H Fraser Re-appointed Secretary Result of Ballot Declared

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 4

At the largest meeting of the West Wyalong and District Show Committee for some time pa a. w[?]ch was held at the Literary Institute on…

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Weddin Stud for Sydney Exhibition and Sales

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 1

The Weddin stud at Kikiamadr, which was given such a pronounced elevation with the acquisition of Collynie Spectrum (imp.), is still…

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Forbes One-day Show Mr. T. J. Woods Secretary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 2

A well attended meeting of the Conmittee of Forbes P.A. & H. Association was presided over by Mr. Neil McPhillamy…

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Church of England Autumn Flower Show Excellent Function

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 April 1944 · page 1

The first Flower Show of 1944 was held in the Royal Hall on Saturday afternoon last when the Church of…

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