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

Shows & fairs, 1944

280 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 14

TENNIS Flannery Cup Held Exhibition Play

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 8

Forbes retained the Flannery Cup on Sunday in the match against the R.A.A.F. team from Parkes, by the good margin of 21 sets to 11…

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C.W.A. EXHIBITION Display of Antiques Town Hall Function

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 4

The exhibition organised by fire Forbes branch of the C.W.A., of articles with historical associations, kindly made available for the afternoon by…

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Show Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 2

As show dates draw nearer a keener interest is being experienced from outside exhibitors, particularly trotting men, and owners of…

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Golf Tournament For Trotting and Carnival Funds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 1

The West Wyalong Golf Club will hold an open tournament on the lings on Sunday, 17th September, in aid of the trotting meeting and…

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Show Smoko Pleasant Hours Spent

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 2

Right during the active history of the Condobolin P.A.H. and I. Association the smoke social on the first night of the show has been enjoyed…

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Public Holiday for West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 2

The Secretary of the West Wyalong P.A[?] and Association (Mr.H. Praser) applied to Blad Shire Council, at its meeting on Friday last for…

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Big Hospital Carnival Western District Travellers Assoc. Combined Effort

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 1

A Public Meeting was held at the Imperial Hotel on Monday night to form a committee to conduct a monster carnival in…

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Thrills and Fun Ungarie Carnival Features Bright, Mixed Programme Arranged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 1

Four major trotting events, steer riding, buckjumping, athletic events, will be the principal features of the Ungarie District hospital carnival to…

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Veteran Boxer Returning to Sport Will Assist Big Charity Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 1

Mr. P. ("Paddy") Butler, veteran fighter, boxer and referee, is to make a welcome return to the "sawdust" ring alter being in retirement for…

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Bright Ring Display For Weethalle Show on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 1

The first of the series of Agricultural Shows in the South-west, will be held at Weethalle on Wednesday of this week…

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The Land Gold Cup for West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 2

Mr. Harry Fraser, Secretary of the P.A.H. and I. Association, announced that the gold cup, presented by "The Land" Newspaper, Sydney, has been…

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U.S. SERVICEMEN Invitation to West Wyalong For Trots and Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 4

Gland Shire Council considered a proposal from the Carnival SubCommittee of the West Wyalong and District Patriotic and Charitaiile…

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'Carry-on' Decision Justified Weethalle to the Fore Again Successful Show Despite Drought

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 2

Although there ware many important reasons which would have justified the Committee in deciding to abandon the Weethalle Show for the third successive year, it was decided to proceed, despite the drought, serious curtailment of…

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Tennis Stars in Action Sunday's Exhibition Games

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 1

As advertised in this issue, Sunday is a big day with the Forbes Tennis Club, Lt. Adrian Qulst, Flt. Sgt. Anstle and Sgt. Holst, with Dvr. Greg…

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Young Show Entries

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 August 1944 · page 2

Our readers will note that Young Show is still calling for entries for the revival show which will be held on 5th and 6th September. Those…

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Splendid Trotting Treat for Weethalle Show Patrons

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 August 1944 · page 1

Trotting was an outstanding feature at the Weethalle Show and the various events were well contested. The Judge (Mr. W.W. Black,…

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Well Worth Seeing Lake Cargelligo Show Ok

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 August 1944 · page 2

If Hon. Secretary "Bob" Cooper any judge. the Lake Cargelligo Show to be held an Wednesday of this week will be well up to expectations…

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Officials Too Busy to Count Weethalle Show Cash

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 August 1944 · page 1

It is seldom that people are too busy to count, cash, but it happened after the Weethalle Show. The Secretary (Mr. P. G. Ussher)…

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Corriedale Sheep at Weethalle Show "Brenede" Stud Very Successful

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 August 1944 · page 1

Mr. T. E. Smith of "Brenede" Stud. Naradhan was the most successful breeder of prime Gorriedale sheep at the Weethalle Show…

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R.a.a.f. Revue Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1944 · page 2

As advertised in this issue, the R.A.A.F. variety revue show, "HI Sky HI," will be staged at Forbes on Saturday, August 26. Prices of admission are…

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