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

Shows & fairs, 1945

268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 14

Rich Prize Money for January Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 October 1945 · page 1

An attractive programme will be submitted to a meeting of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club on Tuesday noght next, at the Memorial Hall, by a…

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G.i.h.s. Central Western Athletics Carnival

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

A team of young athletes visited Forbes yesterday to participate in the Central Western Athletics Carnival…

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Sole Bros'. Circus and Wild West Show

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

That the most entrancing, captitating, alluring, fascinating and attractive of all entertainments is the circus. Sole Bros, is the most…

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Eugowra Polwarths at Cowra Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 6

About three years ago, Mr. Jack Little. Akuna, Eugowra, started a registered Polwarth stud, using Glendoon blood, and he now has 400…

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Pet Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 2

The Primary School Grounds last Wednesday afternoon resembled a miniature zoo. Dogs. eats lambs birds of all…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 2

A delightful display of flowers graced the Parish Hall on Thursday on the occasion of the Methodist Flower Show, and the collection of…

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Street Carnival for Ungarie Hall More Funds Needed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 2

The War, Memorial Hall at Ungarie i in financial difficulties. Built to perpetuate the memory [?] Ungarie and district men who fough…

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Wonderful Floral Exhibits Church of England Flower Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 2

Launching out on a greatly increased schedule of prizes, particularly in the flower section, the members of the Church of England Ladies Guild received a wonderful response at their annual Spring Flower Show last…

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Has Popular Appeal Donations Roll in For January Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 1

Approximately £20 has already been voluntarily subscribed to the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic [?]luh in support of the January…

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£287 Prize Money for Sports Carnival Will Attract Star Athletes £100 Cycle Race Main Event

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 2

A £100 cycle race and a £75 footrace are included in the programme for the Cycle and Athletic carnival to be held at West Wyalong in January next. Total…

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Show and Race Merger

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1945 · page 4

At a recent meeting Messrs. A. J. Meagher (president), J. E. Grime (treasurer), D. Grogan (secretary) and E. K. Ford (assistant secretary) were…

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Two Days Show Next Year

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

Members of the Committee of the West Wyalong and District Show Association, at a meeting last Saturday, were unanimous that the Show…

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Show Committee Two More Life Members

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 October 1945 · page 6

A meeting of the Committee of the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association on Saturday last was well attended the President (Mr. H. W…

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Methodist Rose Show An Abundance of Blooms

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 October 1945 · page 1

Appropriately named for an exhibition of flowers at this time of year, some of the beautiful blooms were displayed at the annual Rose Show, held to augment funds for the Methodist Church…

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C. of E. Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 October 1945 · page 6

A beautiful sheepskin cushion donated by Mr. L. Cassey to the C. of E. flower show, was too late for the show and will be disposed of at a later date…

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WIRRINYA Two Cricket Teams in Field To-day's Comforts ' Fund Fair WIRRINYA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 October 1945 · page 2

The Wirrinya Cricket Club were successful in their challenge match at Caragabal for the Gregory Cup and are now determined to keep what…

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Interest in £300 Sports Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 October 1945 · page 1

Decision of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club to give nearly £300 in prize money at the sports carnival in January next, has created widespread…

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Roses Predominate at Flower Show Presbyterian Spring Fair

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 October 1945 · page 2

Last Saturday's Flower Show once again brought forth a wonderful exhibit of blooms, particularly in the rose sections of the schedule. Cut flowers were not quite so numerous as at the two previous shows, but…

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Autumn Show Suggestion to Forbes P.A. & H. Assn. To Be Considered

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 1

A suggestion made to Forbes P.A. and H. Association by Mr. F. Harris whereby interest in the pavilions at Forbes might be…

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FORBES P.A. & H. ASSOCIATION Suggestions Wanted for 1946 Show Amalgamation with J.C. to be Investigated

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 1

When the new committee of Forbes P. A. & H. Association get down to business early in 1946 they will be presented with a list…

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