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

Shows & fairs, 1945

268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 14

Show Society's Farewell

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 25 June 1945 · page 2

At a meeting of the Sub-committee on Saturday afternoon, it was dec'ded that the Association tender Mr Chandler af arewell and presentation…

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Weethalle Show Assn

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 25 June 1945 · page 4

Following its practice of former yeare the above Association will again this year conduct its Annual Show on the third Wednesday in…

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Free Art Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1945 · page 1

The attendance at this exhibition was somewhat restricted on account of wet weather last week, but there are indications that much of the work…

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1945 Forbes Show Rodeo Restored to Programme Appeal for Members

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1945 · page 1

The R.S.P.C.A. having failed in its action against the promoters of a rodeo at a Police Boys' Club carnival, in which cruelty to steers…

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Fifty Per Cent. Cut in Beer for the Show

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

At a meeting of the Show Committee held on Saturday a letter was received from Mr. F. J. Canill and Collector of Customs, stating…

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The Art Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 July 1945 · page 4

This exhibition, at the Town Hall, continues to attract visitors in varying numbers, according to the day and the weather conditions. Last Saturday…

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Young Show Schedules

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 1

Readers are advised they can obtain a copy of the Schedule of the Young Victory Show, which is to be held on 4th and 5th September…

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Weethalle Show Schedules Available

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 July 1945 · page 1

The "Advocate" has delivered to Mr. P. G. Ussher, Secretary of the Weethalle Show Society, the schedules for the 1945 Show…

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Athletic Carnival at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 1

Generous support is being given to the Athletic Carnval to be held at west Wyalong in Wednesday 8th August, by the West Wyalong…

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Widgiewa Challenge Cup for W. Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 2

At a meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee on Saturday last it was announced by the Secretary (Mr. T. Brissenden) that he had been advised that…

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Ready for Show Weethalle Committee Makes Plans

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 1

Correspondence dealt with at a meeting of the Weethalle Show Society this week showed that Secretary P. G. Ussher has been…

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Travelling Art Exhibition The Forbes Display Eugowra Critic's Views

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 6

The first thing that struck this critic on entering the Town Hall, Forbes, to view the travelling art exhibition of Australian and French paintings, and…

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Helpers Honored Presentations to Messrs. Gunn and Ford Patriotic Race Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 9

Representatives of Forbes Jockey Club, which in May conducted its second annual race carnival in aid of the Forbes branch of the…

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Carnival Committee Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 July 1945 · page 2

Constable 1/c O. J. Schmitzer states that a meeting of Police and Firemen will be held at the Fire Station to-night (Monday) at 8 p.m. with…

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Preparing for Show Official Opening by Major Chanter

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 July 1945 · page 4

At a meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee on Saturdaylast the President (Mr. H. W. Stamforth) occupied the chair. There were also…

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Show Mems. Special Train from Parkes Additions to Schedule

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 July 1945 · page 2

Following were the highlights of last Saturday night's meeting of Forbes P. A & H. Association committee:-- At the commencement of the meeting…

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Weethalle Show Schedules Available

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 July 1945 · page 2

The "Advocate" has delivered to Mr. P. G. Ussher, Secretary of the Wee[?] Show Society, the schedules for the 1945 Show…

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Farewell and Presentation Show Society Honors Mr. Chandler

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 July 1945 · page 5

At a social afternoon on Saturday about 50 members and supporters of the [?] Wyalong P.A.H. and [?]. Association were present to honor Mr. L. S…

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Fiver Fund To Help Show Race Carnival Country Man's Suggestion

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1945 · page 1

When Mr. Athol Gunn, organiser to the Services Memorial Fund meeting to be held at Forbes during show week, approached Mr…

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W.w. Athletic Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1945 · page 1

Arrangements are well in hand for the Schools' -Athletic. Carnival.to [?] held at West Wyalong on Wedhesday, Sth August…

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