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

Shows & fairs, 1945

268 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 14

October Schools' Carnival To be Inaugurated by P. & C. Association Monthly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Forbes P. and C. Association, held at the High School on Tuesday night, It was decided to hold, early…

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Victory Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 2

Arrangements for the 1945 Victory Show are now well in hand, and excellent entries are being received…

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Patriotic Ball and Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 2

The above, though adversely affected by the bad weather conditions, were hold on the first night of races, and the proceeds were…

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Young Victory Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 4

For this Young Show, which will be held on 4th and 5th September, the Railway Department has made special arrangements to improve…

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Victory Ball on Show Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 1

West Wyalong Show night, September 12, will be celebrated with a plain and fancy dress Scottish Victory Ball…

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Grenfell Post Office. Arrangements for Show Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 3

The following postal arrangements will be observed on Show Day, 1st September:— Office open for all classes of…

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Alleged Beer Stealing Second Day of Condobolin Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 1

Before Mr. G. W. Brown, P.M., at the Police Court on Tuesday, 14th inst., four hours were occupied in dealing with a charge against Frank Tidswell, 23, travelling photographer, that on the 8th August, 1945, he…

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Eclipse All Others 1945 Show Should Be Record Trotting Feature Draw Card

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 1

The West Wyalong 1945 Show should be one of the most successful conducted for many years. With the drought broken and a…

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V.C. AND D.S.O. AT W.W. SHOW Two War Heroes Official Guests

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 1

Major J. C. Chanter, DSO, MLA., and Sgt. Reg. Rattey, V.C, will be official guests of the West Wyalong Show…

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Public Holiday for Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 4

West Wyalong Show Committee applied to the last meeting of Bland Shire Council for a request to be made for a public holiday to be granted for West…

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C.W.A. Group President At Ungarie Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 1

Mrs. J. Hamilton (Hume Group President of the Country Women's Association) will open the pavilion at the Ungarie Carnival next Wednesday…

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Sergeant Rattey. V.c. to Open Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 1

On Wednesday afternoon, 5th September, at about 2.15 p.m., Sergt. Rattey, V.C., will officialy open the Young Show on a platform…

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Ram Show and Sales at Cowra in October

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 2

The Cowra Advisory Committee of the Australian Society of Breeders of British Sheep will be conducting a ram show and sale at the…

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Big Carnival in January Cycle and Athletic Club Re-formed Distressed Servicemen Will Benefit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 2

His personal standing in the community, ability as a Committeeman, plus a general knew ledge of the work entailed and popularity with cyclists and runners, were the reasons why Mr. C. R. (Jack) Nicholson was unanimously re-elected President…

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The Talkies. Royal Theatre. Thursday, 30th August. and Friday, 31st August (First Show Night.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 1

"Something for the Boys," with Carmen Miranda, Michael O'Shea and Vivian Blaine. In technicolor. Something for…

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Stage Set For Forbes' 70th Show Over 1000 Entries Received

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 August 1945 · page 1

The stage is set for the 70th annual exhibition of Forbes P.A. & H. Association, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 4 and…

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The Show

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

The Grenfell Victory Show opened on Friday on one of the coldest and most unpleasant days experienced in Grenfell for a long time…

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Anniversary Day Carnival Date Granted

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

Mr. L. Dean, Secretary of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club, has been advised by the New South Wales League of Wheelmen, that the Club's…

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Ram Show Sales at Cowra in October

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 September 1945 · page 2

The Cowra Advisory Committee of the Australian Society of Breeders of British Sheep will be conducting a ram show and sale at the Cowra Showground on…

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Knows His Job Mr. Andrew Stages Comeback 30 Years' Service to Show Society

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

Few public men in the Southwest ca[?] boast the long period of continuous [?] that Mr. A[?] Andrew has given the West…

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