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

Shows & fairs, 1946

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Show Meeting on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1946 · page 1

The postponed meeting of the Com mittee of the West Wyalong Show Association will be held in the Literary Institute on Saturday next, 26th…

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Roses Predominate Once More Presbyterian Annual Spring Flower Show Splendid Exhibits

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 24 October 1946 · page 2

Most poplular sections of the schedule of prizes for the Annual Spring Flower Show conducted under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, were for the rose exhibits and in practically every case very good…

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Girl Guides' Annual Exhibition Over 400 People Visit Show Takings Amount to £50

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 October 1946 · page 3

The hall was specially prepared in the CWA building for the Forbes Girl Guides' annual arts and crafts exhibition, held on Tuesday, 15th…

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Late Mr. J. H. LEADBITTER Show Committee' Tribute

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 October 1946 · page 1

A tribute to the late Mr. J. H. Leadbitter was made by the West Wyalong Show Committee on Saturday last, when a resolution of condolence to…

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Late Mr E. T. CLARK Show Committee's Tribute

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 October 1946 · page 1

Sincere and honest tributes to a departed plnoneer landhelder, and one of the keenest supporters of the West Wyalong P.A.H. aud[?]. Association,…

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Swimming Club Interesting Events Planned Bid for Big Carnival in Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1946 · page 3

Two Hawaiian swimmers who are about to tour Australia will be asked to visit Forbes, the committee of the Forbes Amateur Swimming…

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Easter Monday Sports Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 October 1946 · page 1

Plans are already in hand for the annual sports carnival to be held at West Wyalong, on Easter Monday, in aid of the Convent Building Fund…

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Delegates to Show Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 October 1946 · page 1

West Wyalong Show Committee will be represented at a meeting of the South-western Council of Show Societies at Temora on Thursday, 7th…

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Show Committee Judges Pleased

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 October 1946 · page 2

The Committee of the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association on Saturday last held their first meeting since the annual Show was held in…

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Show Dates Unaltered First Week in August Proposed FRIDAY & Saturday Also Suggested

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 October 1946 · page 6

A spirited debate on the date of the 1947 annual Show at West Wyalong took place at the Show Committee meeting on Saturday last, which was presided over by Mr H. W. Staniforth…

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Country Women's Association Effort Last Flower Show for 1946 Satisfactory Financial Result

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 31 October 1946 · page 2

It is some time since the local branch of the C.W.A. have conducted a public effort to augment their funds, and after several setbacks they finally made arrangements for their Annual Spring Flower Show to be held…

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£93 TAKINGS At Scotch Fair and Dance Forbes Hospital Auxiliary

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 6

The Scotch Fair in aid of the Presbyterian Church, which was held at the School of Arts on Friday, October 18, was an outstanding success, both…

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Big Carnival on Australia Day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 November 1946 · page 4

According to President Jack Nicholson, the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club will present somethingnew in the way of sports carnivals…

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Red Cross Show Appreciation Mr. Chamen and Ball Committee Certificate and Letter

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 November 1946 · page 2

A small social evening was held at the home of Mrs. E. U. Tasker, president of the Red Cross branch, on Monday evening last,…

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Sports Carnival Meeting To-nightl

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 November 1946 · page 6

The adjourned annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club, will be held at the Literary Institute, West Wyalong,…

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Swimmers Meet Forbes May Get Big Carnival Town Band to Play

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 November 1946 · page 6

At last Friday's meeting of the Forbes Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club, Mr. E. R. Woods (president), expressed the opinion…

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£100 in Prize Money Allotted for Anniversary Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 November 1946 · page 5

As the West Wyalong Recreation Ground is undergoing rebairs in connection with the £5,000 sports arena proposal. the Cycle and Athletic Club will conduct a gymkhana this year on…

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Grand Musical Revue. By Sing and Swing Show Pleasing Entertainment

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 2

The members of the Forbes Sing and Swing Show presented their third musical revue in the Strand Theatre on Tuesday evening. About…

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Football Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 November 1946 · page 1

The final meeting of the Riverina Schoolboys' Carnival for 1946 was held at Junee School. The balance sheet showed that the committee will…

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Britain's "Pocket" Air Liner on Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1946 · page 1

The new miles "Marathon," is one of the first post-war air-liners built to the requirements of the Brabazon Committee. The "Marathon" is a four-engined medium-sized air-liner designed for feeder work with a range of 1000 miles cruising at 175 m.p.h. It can carry 14, 18 or 20…

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