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

Shows & fairs, 1944

280 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 14

Show Committee Revision of Prize Schedule

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 May 1944 · page 2

At the meeting held at the Imperial Hotel on the afternoon of Saturday, 2nd April, those present were Messrs. J. M. Cooney, M. J. and N .A…

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WEETHALLES P. & A. SOCIETY Annual Show, 17th August, 1944

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 May 1944 · page 4

At a meeting held on Saturday, 45th March, Mr. Jansen in the chair, it was disclosed that the Show would be held on behalf of Patriotic Funds,…

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High Prices for Grenfell Cattle. at the Sydney Exhibition Sales

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 3

In a recent issue we gave particulars of the ca[?]le taken to Sydney sales by Mr. Jack Carter, of "Kikiamah," and remarked upon the quality of…

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P.o. Arrangements for Racing Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 1

Holiday arrangements will be observed at the Post Office on Wednesday and Thursday, May 10 and 11, from noon, on account of the…

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Next Week's Racing Carnival The Contest of the Queens Goat Derby to Provide Thrills

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 2

FORBES people are expected to give themselves over to the carnival spirit in a big way next week, and all that is needed is the Clerk of the Weather to be in a generous mood to ensure a financial and social success in connection with the several…

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Scale of Show Extended Now to Include Cattle Decision of Forbes Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 6

The committee of the Forbes P. A. & H. Association, at its meeting on Saturday night, decide, to include prizes for cattle in its sheep…

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Show Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 May 1944 · page 2

There was a well attended meeting of the above at the Family Hotel last Saturday afternoon. The President, Mr. R. J. Kerley,…

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Show Committee Meeting Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 May 1944 · page 1

At a meeting of the West Wyalong and District Show Committee, which will be held in the Literary Institute on Saturday next at 2.30 p.m. w…

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P.o. Arrangements for Racing Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1944 · page 2

Holiday arrangements will be observed at the Post Office on Wednesday and Thursday, May 10 and 11, from noon, on account of the…

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This Week's Carnival Races, Street Carnival, Queen Comp., Dance Weather Only Factor For Success

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1944 · page 1

The only thing required to ensure the success of the patriotic races to-morrow and Thursday, with the street…

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Municipality of Forbes Street Carnival Temporary Closing of Streets

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1944 · page 1

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on the occasion of the Patriotic Carnival the following Streets will be closed to traffic on Wednesday, 10th…

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Lord Mayor Coming To Racing Carnival and Queen Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1944 · page 1

City papers at the week-end reported that the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Ald. R. J. Bartley, was unable to attend the Forbes patriotic…

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Presbyterian Flower Show and Fair Wonderful Financial Result

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 1

When one considers the unfavourable weather conditions of last week, it is quite understandable that there would not be the usual fine display of blooms at the Flower Show that week…

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All Records Go By the Board In This Week's Racing and Street Carnival Patriotic Bodies Should Benefit by Nearly £2,700 Mr. A. J. Gunn's Excellent Organising

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 1

IT is a truism that nothing succeeds like success. Having reused over £1100 in three racing carnvials since June last for patriotic purposes, Mr. A. J. Gunn, with the assistance of Mr. Joe Ryan, city organiser, who raised £1500 from the Spitfire race meeting at Parkes when he was…

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W.w. Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 May 1944 · page 1

A well-attended meeting of the W. Wyalong Show Committee was held on Saturday afternoon when the principal business was the revision of the…

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Two Day Show for TEMORA

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 May 1944 · page 1

The Temora Show Committee at its last meeting decided to hold a two-day show this year. Wednesday to be judging day, and Thursday the main…

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Last Week's Carnival Thanks to Workers (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 1

Sir,--My committee have asked me to express their thanks to all those who helped make the two days' racing such a wonderful success…

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Last Week's Carnival The Boys' Billy Goat Derby Financial Returns

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 1

The financial returns in connection with last week's racing and street carnival in aid of local patriotic bodies are not yet complete,…

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Lake Cargelligo Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 4

A preliminary announcement appears today that the Lake Cargelligo and District P.A.H. and I. Association will hold a patriotic show and…

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Getting Ready for the Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 2

At the committee meeting of the Grenfell P. and A. Association on Saturday stewards and judges were appointed for the annual show…

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