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

Shows & fairs, 1945

268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 14

Show Smoke Social

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1945 · page 2

The above was hold on the first-night of the show, and many regulars were missing, but the weather was not the best…

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"Wirega Stud's Success. at Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1945 · page 3

Mr. Bruce Bembrick scooped the pool in the sheep classes at the Young Show, taking eleven first prizes and six seconds…

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Schools Display at Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 2

The District Inspector of Schools, Mr. J. F. Brigden, with the co-operation of Mr. T. P. Monaghan, Headmaster of the West Wyalong Intermediate High School,…

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Carnival in January Patriotic Committee Optimistic

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Patrioic Committee on Monday night permission was given the Cycle and Athletic [?] to conduct a sports carnival at West…

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Forbes Returns to a Two-Day Show 70th Annual Exhibition a Success Record Gate Takings Officially Opened by Minister for Lands

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 1

FORBES P.A. & H. Association has not held its annual two-day show since 1941, and there were several years in which no exhibition at all took place, although in 1944 a one-day gymkhana and rodeo was carried out with successful results…

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P.p. Board Wool Exhibit at Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 2

The Condobolin Pastures Protection Board will stage a most comprehensive wool exhibit at the West Wyalong Show on Wednesday next,…

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Big Show on Wednesday Committee Makes Final Plans

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 2

The last meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, before the annual exhibition on September 12, was held on Saturday afternoon. The…

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Sergt. R. Ratter V,c. Opens Young Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 1

Sergt. Reg Ratte'y, V.C., officially opened the Young Show on Wednesday last, On Monday evening, in the ABC's Army Hour, Sergeant Rattey was the…

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Ring Events at the Show Horses Numerous The Awards

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 3

The total of entries might have been down, but this was not reflected in the ring, where the outstanding feature was the large…

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The Rain Came So Did £120 Insurance Cargelligo Show "Washed Out"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 1

Although the twentieth annual Lake Cargelligo Show, which promised to be an all time record, was marred by heavy rain this year, the Society will collect…

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Bright Carnival at Ungarie Variety programme Pleased Crowd C.W.A. Group President Main Guest

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 September 1945 · page 2

Bleak weather had an adverse effect on the attendance at the Ungarie carnival yesterday in aid of the Patriotic Fund and Country Women's, Association, but nevertheless the sports were a financial success…

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Grenfell Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 September 1945 · page 3

The decorated cake donated and disposed of by Mr. aud Mrs. Percy Jones for the P. and A. Association realised an amount of £53/7/…

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Show Life Members

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 September 1945 · page 4

At the last meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee eight new Life Members of the Association were elected They were H. R. C. Kalms, Ernest J…

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Show Smoke Social

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 September 1945 · page 4

The West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association will hold a smoke social on Wednesday night, as a grand finale to the annual Show, which will be held on…

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Mules Operated Sheep at Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 September 1945 · page 1

Acting on a suggestion by Mr. T. J. Wilson, the West Wyalong Graziers' Association is trying to make arrangements for sheep which have had the Mules…

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Big Laughter Show for Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 September 1945 · page 1

On Wednesday and Thursday nights,the Stars and Stripes Show will be at West Wyalong, a large company of variety stars headed by…

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Here at Last Victory Show on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 September 1945 · page 1

There is little doubt that West Wyalong will stage a real victory Show on Wednesday of this week. Agricultural Societies suffered…

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Ardlethan Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1945 · page 4

Always one of the district's most popular one-day Shows, the annual exhibition of the Ardlethan and District P. and A. Society, will be held on Saturday,…

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District Winners at Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 September 1945 · page 2

Pony Hunter: A. J. McKellar 2. Hunter, over 14 and under 15 hands: A. J. McKellar (divide) 1. Flag Race: A. J. McKellar…

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Best for Years Trotting at Show Racing Creates Excitement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1945 · page 1

Lovers of trotting, and they are [?] people qualified to speak with authority climed that the trotting at the West Wyalong Show yesterday was the best…

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