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

Shows & fairs, 1946

334 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 17

30 More Pens Added to the Cattle Section at the Forbes Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 5

IN September, 1939, just as war was declared, Forbes P.A. & H. Association expended £200 in the erection of new cattle yards at the showground. It was then thought that these would meet the purpose of the Association for a number of years to…

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Forbes Jockey Club Show Races To Aid Ambulance and Hospital X-Ray Building Fund Good Profit Anticipated

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 12

FORBES Jockey Club was favored yesterday with a continuance of the good weather that has prevailed for the Show carnival week. The meeting was put on to assist the funds of Forbes District Ambulance and also the special X-ray building…

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Barellan Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 2

Barellan Show Society held a successful exhibition last Wednesday. The sheep were outstanding and local farmers more than held their own…

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Show Grandstand Supervision

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 2

The Show Committee, at Saturday's meeting decided to appoint an attendant at the Show Grandstand on Show bave…

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Show Committee's Sympathy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 2

At Saturday afternoon's meeting of the Show Committee, Mr. D. A. Gagie moved that the sympathy of the Association be extended to the widow…

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Ungarie Show Membership Increases

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 5

Although the first show for five years was held at [?] last week, the President, Mr. "Bing" Wallder. announced that there was an increase…

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Waxworks at the Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 2

One of the most interesting sideshows to appear at the West Wyalong Show should prove to be the waxworks and Algerian wonders…

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Big Dance on Show Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 1

Marie Sloane's Orchestra, with four players, will play for the big Show night dance in the Masonic Hall. West Wyalong on Wednesday…

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Bakers' Bread Section at Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 1

In response to requests from West Wyalong and district bakers th[?] Show Committee has re-introduced section to provide a prize for bakers…

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Tivoli Talkies Show Week Attractions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 1

The talent that first brought Va[?] Johnson to Hollywood, namely his singing and dancing, is finally revealed on the screen in the new M.G.M…

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Show Day Holiday Banks to Close

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 1

Banks in West Wyalong will be closed all day on Wednesday new (Show Day). The West Wyalong Post Office will…

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W. Walong Show Day Plans Committee Makes Final Arrangement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 2

Final arrangements for West Wyalong's first two-day show for some years were made at Saturday afternoon's meeting of the Show Committee…

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Officials Ready for Wyalong Show On Tuesday and

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 5

"It has been a big job, but the office staff has everything in readiness for the Show on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week…

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Show Awards

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1946 · page 1

Because the winner of the Pound Cake, in the Industrial Sections of Forbes Show, was not known at time of publication of Friday's "Advocate,"…

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Royal Show Western Exhibit Being Arranged

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1946 · page 1

The Western District exhibit for the Royal Show next Easter has been officially launched. The appointment of Mr. K. P. Trevitt, as manager and…

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Commercial Avenue at Forbes Show Many Interesting Exhibits

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1946 · page 2

Agricultural implements, cars, and various types of agricultural machinery attracted many admirers at last week's Forbes Show…

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Judges Warmly Praise Show Exhibits "Upheld Highest Traditions" Visitors say Carnival Credit to any Society

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1946 · page 2

The 1946 West Wyalong Show, according to experienced judges and exhibitors, upheld the highest traditions of agricultural carnivals, despite unfavorable conditions. It was stated that…

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Art Exhibition 16th TO 28th SEPTEMBER

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 September 1946 · page 2

Next week and the week after, Grenfell will have the unique opportunity of seeing an exhibition of paintings from the National Art…

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What the Show Judges Thought

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1946 · page 4

Judges at the West Wyalong Show yesterday had no hesitation in expressing a favourable opinion in regard to the exhibits…

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Sheep Dog Trials Special Show Attraction

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1946 · page 4

The sheep dog trials at the West Wyalong Show on Tuesday and Wednesday, attracted strong competition and keen interest, and more than…

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