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

Shows & fairs, 1946

334 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 17

Show Finance Arranging For New Overdraft

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1946 · page 6

Prior to a meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee on Saturday afternoon last, a special meeting was held to consider a resolution…

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Another "Show" at U S. Club

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

As there have been frexuent requests for another social function at the United Services' Club [?]ooms, West Wyalong, President R. N. Step[?]…

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Trade Displays at Show Local Businesses On Parade

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

Several local business houses hail interesting and comprehensive displays at the Show, some of which had an educational value and all of…

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Forbes "Sing and Swing" Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 8

Members of the Forbes sing and Swing show presented a very bright show at the imperial Theatre, Eugowra, on Wednesday night, which included…

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HOCKEY Bathurst Men's Carnival Local Game To-morrow

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 1

Bathurst Hockey Club held a men's carnival last Sunday, in which 35 teams took part. Goulburn won the Carnival Cup…

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Show Guessing Competitions Bullocks and Sheep Allocation of Cups

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 2

The results of the three guessing competitions in connection with lost week's Forbes Show were made available by the secretary, Mr. E…

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"Yarraglen" Merinos Scoop the Pool at Cowra Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 September 1946 · page 2

Winning 16 firsts, 1 second, 4 champions, 2 grand champions and Rural Bank Cup. Firsts include 1st and champion…

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Show Visitors Say 'Thank You' "Pat on Back" For President and Committee at Successful Smoke Social

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 September 1946 · page 4

President H. W. Staniforth and members of the West Wyalong Show Committee, had every reason to be pleased with themselves following the 1946 Show. Speakers at the annual smoke social, after making…

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Art Exhibition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1946 · page 2

An art exhibition, arranged by Mr. Hal Missinghant, Director of the National Art Gallery, was opened in the basement of Western…

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Ungarie Show Booth

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1946 · page 1

Mrs. H. W. Collins, Honorary Secretary of the Ungarie Methodist Ladies' Church Aid, slates that, although the work was hard and tiring…

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Will Show Barnum Up

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1946 · page 1

"It will be the greatest carnival West Wyalong has ever known. There will be hours of fun and amusement."…

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Eugowra's First Post-war Show Trotting Will Be Highlight

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 8

Record entries have been received for the 33rd annual exhibition of the Eugowra P.A. & H. Association, which will be staged on Wednesday,…

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Cowra Show Sales

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 September 1946 · page 1

The Cowra Associated Selling Agents report by Norman C. Bellamy and Co:— A magnificent array of fat lambs…

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Accommodation Booked Out For Travellers' Carnival Next Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 September 1946 · page 2

Thousands of sightseers are expected to throng Main Street, West Wyalong, on Tuesday of next week, when a day and night carnival will be held. All available accommodation is taken…

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Temora Show District Exhibitors

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 September 1946 · page 6

At the Temora Show last Wednesday, which was attended by several West Wyalong and district people Messrs I. A. Bennett and G. Wallace…

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West Wyalong Will Go Gay on Tuesday For Day and Night Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 September 1946 · page 2

In order to avoid confusion, as a big crowd is expected hotelkeepsrs and cafe proprietors of West Wyalong are requsted to commence serving lunch at 12 noon on Tuesday when the Commercial Travellers' day and night carnival will…

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Exhibition Trot by Bandon

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 9

An interesting interlude at the Engowra Show was an exhibiton trot by that grand trotter, Bandon, classed as one of the fastest…

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Girl Guides Arrangements for Grenfell Rally Arts and Crafts Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Guides Association was held at the CWA rooms on September 11, when fourteen members were present. Mrs. Gunn was…

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Quality Exhibits Highlight Eugowra Show Sheep Outstanding Success Attends Revival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 9

EUGOWRA P., A. & H. Association emerged from a quiescence of seven years, on Wednesday, to stage one of those shows which in the years preceding 1939…

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QUANDIALLA Social Events of the Week Other Than Show Attractions QUANDIALLA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 10

It was reported on Monday that Mrs. J. W. Anderson, Talbot street, underwent a major operation at St. Luke's Hospital, Sydney She was stated to…

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