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

Shows & fairs, 1945

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£470. From Patriotic Carnival on Christmas Eve

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 January 1945 · page 2

Notwithstanding the wind, and dust of Christmas Eve, which made outdoor conditions most unpleasant, the Grenfell and District Patriotic…

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Wedding Bells Fair Weather Favours Dark. Bride Holloway -- Collins

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 January 1945 · page 2

If the saying "Happy is the bride that the sun shines on" has any real significance, then Miss Eileen Collins, daughter of Mrs. Collins, of Moss…

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West Wyalong Show Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1945 · page 1

The Secretary, Mr. Harry Fraser, said today, that a meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee will he held on Saturday, January 27, at 2.30…

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"Rats of Tobruk" Is Fine Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1945 · page 1

A considerable number of Service personnel in uniform and discharged members of the 6th and th Australian Divisions which took part in the…

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Show Secretary Resignation Tendered

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 1

Mr. Harry Fraser, Secretary of the West Wyalong and District PAH. and I Association, tendered his resignation at a meeting of the Committee…

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Show Committee Preparing for Annual Meeting Memorial Seats Completed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 2

A meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee on Saturday last was attended by Messrs W. A. Buttenshaw (President), W. G. Butler. F. Baker,…

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MR. G. A. McFAGYEN Resignation From Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 1

At last Saturday's meeting of the Vest Wyalong Show Committee a letter was received from Mr. G. A. McFadyeu ("Iona," Buralyang),…

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Proposed Donation to Central Library From W.W. Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 2

West Wyalong Show Committee received a further letter from Mr. T. P. Monaghon at their meeting on Saturday last, with, refernce to…

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Exhibition of Official War Photographs

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 2

An exhibition of official war photographs will be given at Barmedman on the afternoons of February 10, 11, 17, and 18. in aid of the Patriotic…

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Griffith Trots May Show Loss

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 4

In weather conditions which were described as atrocious, Griffith Patriotic Trotting Club's meeting was marred by exceptionally heavy dust…

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Saturday Night's Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 1

Forbes Swimming and Life Saving Club held its annual carnival on Saturday night, when an excellent attendance put in an appearance at the…

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Swimming Carnival on l4th MARCH

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 1

In applying to Bland Shire Council for permission to conduct the School Swimming Carnival on Wednesday, 14th March, Mr. T. P. Monaghan,…

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Bowls Carnival Thursday, 22nd FEBRUARY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 2

The West Wyalong Bowling Club has arranged to hold a carnival on Thursday, 22nd February when a special rink competition will be…

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W. Show Assn. Annual General Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 1

On Saturday 24th February, at 2.30 p.m. the annual general meeting of members of the above Association will be held at the Memorial…

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SWIMMING Forbes Club's Annual Carnival Billy Gunn's Treble

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 8

Forbes Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club held its annual carnival in the Olympic pool last Saturday night, when the burst of…

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Moree Show Abandoned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 4

Owing to the continuance of adverse seasonal conditions Moree P. & A Society has been compelled to abandon its show this year, which…

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Show Committee Annual Meeting on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 2

Members of the Committee and subscribers to the West Wyalong & District PAH & I Association are requested to attend the annual…

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Marist Brothers' Carnival At Swimming Pool Model of Organisation

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 8

The annual swimming carnival of Forbes Marist Brothers' College was held at the Pool on Wednesday night, when a programme of…

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Mr.h. W.staniforth New Show President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 February 1945 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the West Wyalong and District PAH & I Asscciation, held on Saturday afternoon, Mr. H. W. Staniforth of "Yarrandale"…

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Retiring Show Secretary Thanked

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 2

Al the annual meeting of the West Wyalong and District P.A.H. and I. Association on Saturday last the retiring President (Mr W. A…

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