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

Shows & fairs, 1945

268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 14

QUANDIALLA P.O.W's Welcomed at Bimbi and Here -- Annual Flower Show -- Personal and General News. Quandialla, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 October 1945 · page 5

Last Monday the residents of Bimbi and visitors from, surrounding districts joined in extending a welcome to Dvr. N. Boyd and Pte. Mick…

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Grenfell Suggestion. Re Autumn Show. Finds Echo at Forbes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 October 1945 · page 2

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

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P. & C. ASSOCIATION Sports Carnival Nets £50 Monthly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 October 1945 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Forbes F. and C. Association, held at the High School last Tuesday night the treasurer, Mr. W…

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Big Guns For January Carnival Prize Money Will Draw Stars H.q: Officials to Boost Sports

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

Some of Hie best known cyclists runners and axemen m the Stater will compete at the Anniversary Day Carnival to be held at West…

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Where Will Sports Carnival Money Go? If Patriotic Committee Ceases Activity Should be Spent in West Wyalong

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

It would not be right to collect money for the express purpose or assisting necessitous West Wyalong and district men, if there is any…

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Dog Show at Parkes Forbes Winners

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 1

Last week's greyhound meeting at Parkes was preceded by a dog show, organised by the owners, Breeders and Trainers' Association. The following…

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Sucker Lambs Firm But Trade Sorts Show Upward Trend Tuesday's Forbes Sale

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 November 1945 · page 8

Edward Weaver & Coy., Forbes, and Farmers and Graziers' Co-op. Co., Ltd., auctioneers in conjunction, report that about 4000 prime sheep and lambs and…

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Bathurst Planning Big Post-war Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 November 1945 · page 2

Bathurst A. H. and P. Association, after a lapse of some years owing to the war is taking steps to revive the district show which…

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All Serene Now Sports Carnival Funds Half Share to Patriotic Committee

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

The Australian Cormforts Fund will function for 12 months, and the West Wyalong Patriotic Committee will need money ton its own…

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£287 From Carnival Eight Hour Day Sports

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 November 1945 · page 2

At the final meeting of the Police and Firemen's Eight-Hour Day Sports Carnival Committee last week, the President (Constable 1/C O. J…

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£143 For District Hospital Half Share of Police and Firemen's Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 November 1945 · page 2

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Wyalong and District [?] (Dir. E. O. Ludlow) was handed a cheque for £143/14/8…

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Intertown Shimming Carnival

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

A very successful swimming carnival was held at the West Wyalong Olympic Pool yesterday, when a strong team of senior and junior swimmers came…

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Vic. Langmead Farewelled Entertained by Show Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1945 · page 5

On Saturday afternoon, Mr. Langmead was entertained by members of the F.A. & H. Association committee and several friends,…

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Municipal Mems Another Art Exhibition -- Question of Public Library for Forbes--special Meeting Next

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1945 · page 3

At the meeting of Forbes Municipal Council on, Thursday night those present were Ald. Gunn (Mayor), Paddison, Conridge,…

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Carnival Pleased Swimming Club Officials

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1945 · page 2

West Wyalong Swimming Club officials were pleased with the success of the inter-town carnival held last Sunday, Secretary N. R. Gellert said to-day…

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Generous Help for Sports Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 December 1945 · page 1

Support for the Cycle and Athletic Club sports carnival to be held at West Wyalong on January 28 is coming from all directions…

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"Big Shots" Booked for Sports Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 December 1945 · page 1

"Big shots" in the running and cycling world were interviewed by Mr. Leo Gately, on behalf of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club, on…

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Thirty-three Years Service As President. Mr. W.h.simpson Retires. Mr. Stan Fowler Elected As President. Carnival for April

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 December 1945 · page 2

After a service of thirty three years as President of the Grenfell P.A.H. and I. Association, Mr. W. H. Simpson…

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Gala Bowls Carnival At West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1945 · page 1

Rest known Southern and Western districts bowlers will visit West Wyalong on Sunday next, to take part in the official opening of the new…

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Sports on No Talk of Postponement Big Carnival in January

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1945 · page 1

Although the "Back to West Wyalong" Celebration originally intended to he held in January have been postponed, the sports carnival to be…

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