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

Shows & fairs, 1945

268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 14

FOOTBALL Group XI. Schoolboy Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 July 1945 · page 10

Thirty-four teams, totalling nearly 450 players, from schools, at Forbes, Parkes, Dubbo, Wellington, Peak Hill, Canowindra, Grenfell and…

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Show Society

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 July 1945 · page 1

At a well attended meeting of the committee held last Saturday afternoon, it was made clear that everything in connection with the…

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Schools Carnival Bio "Show" Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 2

The combined district schools athletic carnival, to he held at West Wyalong on Wednesday next, 8th August, will undoubtedly be the…

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Schools' Athletic Carnival

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

All roads will lead to West Wyulong Recreation Ground for the District Schools' Athletic Carnival to be held on Wednesday 8th August. All…

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The Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 2

Condobolin's 54th Annual Exhibition is to open next Tuesday and continue next day. Given fine weather it should be amongst the best yet held…

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Football. Group Xi. Schoolboy Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 3

Thirty-four teams, totalling nearly 450 players, from schools at Forbes, Parkes, Dubbo, Wellington, Peak Hill, Canowindra, Grenfell and…

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The Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 6 August 1945 · page 2

Tomorrow is the first day of the show and everything points to complete success-- everything now depending on the weather. All day…

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School Football Carnival Officials for Next

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1945 · page 4

The following positiona have been alloted for the Group XI Schoolboys' Football carnival, to be held at Forbes Saturday, commencing at 9 a.m…

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Forbes Show Only One Month Away Committee Finalises Arrangements

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1945 · page 1

With just about one month to go, members of Forbes P.A. & H. Association met on Saturday night to finalise arrangements for the…

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Condobolin's Great Show 54th Annual Exhibition Success Beyond Anticipation

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 1

The Exhibition just ended has added another crown to the many successful shows held in Condobolin. The long period of drought had made…

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Grenfell Show Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 2

A very keen interest is now being shown in the show, and this year's fixture promises to be one of the best…

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Holiday for Show Day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 4

At a meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee on Saturday last it was decided to request Bland Shire Council to apply for a public holiday to be…

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Preparing For Local Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 2

At a meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee on Saturday afternoon sudden death of their Secretary (Mr. feeling references were made to the…

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Young Show Schedules Available

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 2

Readers will note by reference to an advertisement in this issue that schedules for the coining Young Show on the 4th and 5th…

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Tender Let for Show Booth

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 4

The tender of Mr. A. M. ("Dick") Aberline for the publican's booth rights at the West Wyalong annual show on Wednesday, September 12, was accepted…

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MR. A. Andrew New Show Secretary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 1

At Saturday's meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, Mr. A. Andrew was appointed Honorary Secreatry of the Association, in place…

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Weethall's Third Patriotic Show Wednesday, 15th August

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 4

Final preparations are being made for the Weethalle ninth annual Show, and incidentally the third Patriotic Show. Many working bees have been in…

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Schools' Athletic Carnival 16 Schools Take Part Over 1000 Children at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 2

The West Wyalong District Council of Parents and Citizens' Associations "builded better than it knew" when it inaugurated the movement which brought into being the West Wyalong and District Schools' Athletic Association. For the…

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Public Holidays For Show and Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 August 1945 · page 7

In the correspondence before last night's meeting of the local Municipal Council letters were read from Mr. E. P. Dring, M.L.A.,…

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Schools' Football Carnival Over 400 Boys to Play To-morrow Victors to Meet Group X. Winners for Western Schools' Championships

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 August 1945 · page 8

THIRTY teams, totalling 400 players, will compete in the Group XI. Schoolboys' Football Carnival, being held at Forbes to-morrow (Saturday). Matches will be played during the morning on Spooner Oval and three playing areas on…

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