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

Shows & fairs, 1944

280 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 14

Big 6-Hour Day Carnival To be Staged by Local Unions Hospital and Ambulance to Share with Proposed T. & L Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1944 · page 1

LAST year the committee of Forbes District .Hospital inaugurated a sports meeting in November and then asked local unions to fall in behind and have the day proclaimed Six Hour Day. This was done and the day was a big success, the sports…

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Weethalle Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 2

The Secretary, Mr P. G. Ussher has furnished us with the following particulars in connection with the recent highly successful show held…

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Next Week's Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 3

This will be our last opportunity to remind readers that the Young Revival Show will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday of next…

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£130 Profit Methodist Spring Fair and High Tea

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 2

Although the Methodist Spring Fail on Saturday last was only held for one day this year, the financial result was more than satisfactory to the…

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Postal Arrangements for Show Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 1

The local Post Office will be open on Saturday next (Show Day) from 9 a.m. to 12 noon for all classes of business excepting Money Order…

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Grenfell Show. To-morrow and

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 2

The secretary of the Grenfell Show informed us as we went to press that everything is now ready for a very…

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The Big Carnival Meeting of Subcommittees Wheel Barrow Derby

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 1

In connection with the big combined trolling' meeting and carnival at West Wyalong on 27th September next, in aid of the Patriotic Committee and…

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Patriotic Gesture Show Society and Service Personnel

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 1

Warm appreciation has been expressd by Service person[?]nel and the elatives at the decision of the West Wyalong Show Committee to invite…

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"All Set Now" Ungarie Hospital Carnival Plans Big Day Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 1

Given favorable weather next Wednesday. the carnival at Engarie in aid of the Pagarie Pistriet Hospital will "go off" to schedule, an…

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The Big Show Secretary Fraser Is Pleased Excellent Trotting and Ring Events

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 2

Excellent nominations have been received for the trotting events to be conducted at the West Wyalong Show on 13th September…

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Forbes Returns to After War Recess of Three Years With Record One Day's Exhibition Attendance Exceed Last Day of 1941

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 1

FORBES P., A. and H. Association successfully returned to the list of Western shows on Wednesday, when a one-day's exhibition was held in place of the two days' carnival that was customary in pre-war days…

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£90 For Carnival Profit From Street Stall

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 2

Funds for the trotting meeting and carnival on 27th September were swelled considerably [?] Saturday. when a profit of £90/12/10 was made…

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Going to Ungarie Big Carnival on

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

The Ungarie Hospital Sports Carnival will be held on Wednesday of this week, when a comprehensive programme including trotting,…

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"Boomer', Bullock for West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 2

"I have no idea of the weight of the beast, but it will be a "boomer." Mr. C. R. Nicholson made this statement to Mr. Harry Fraser, Secretary…

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The Show (Continued from Page 4)

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

On the second day two rings, trotting and high jump were going at once. The jumping exhibitions by Mr…

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Noxious Weeds Exhibit at W.w. Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 2

The West Wyalong Show Committee has granted the request of the Condobolin Pastures Protection Board to stage an exhibit of noxious weeds…

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Patriotic Carnival. Another Great Effort. Net Profit Expected to Reach £550

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 2

The Patriotic Carnival on Saturday night in aid of the A.C.F. Victory Girl was an outstanding success, and it is expected that the…

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No Royal Show Next Easter (By Wire) Sydney

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

It was officially announced in a jo[?] statement issued yesterday by the Roal Agricultural Society and the Army that there was no possibility of…

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Sheep and Horses Big Entries Received for West Wyalong Show

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

There will be most attractive exhibits of merino, Corriedale and Border Leicester sheep and fleece wool at the West Wyalong Show on September 1[?]…

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Good Show At Cargelligo £300 Expected for Patriotic Bodies MR. E. H. Graham, Minister for Agriculture, Performs Opening Ceremony

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

Despite very adverse weather conditions the Patriotic Show of the Lake Cargelligo and I. Association on Wednesday, August 23,…

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