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

Shows & fairs, 1946

334 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 17

SWIMMING To-morrow Night's Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 10

The Forbes Amateur Swimming and Life Saving club will hold its first carnival for some time at the Olympic Pool to-morrow night, when the brand…

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Eugowra District News Eugowra Show "Old Showman" Urges Revival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 6

Sir--Would you kindly permit me to write a few lines in your paper with the hope that in so doing, it may reawaken Interest in a worthy Eugowra…

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School Swimming Carnival Wednesday, 27th February

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 2

At a meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association on Thursday night last, the Headmaster (Mr. T. P. M[?]naghan) told the members that the…

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"Had Fair Go" Major Chanter Pleased with Press

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

Major Chanter, M.L.A., is pleased with the publicity he has received in the "Advocate" newspaper. He said this when proposing a vote…

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Forbes Wins McGlynn Cup For First Time Since 1941 Notable Achievement at Saturday's Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 4

FORBES' outstanding performance at its first peace-time swimming carnival, on Saturday night, was to win the McGlynn Cup, which has been held by the Parkes Club since 1941, the year it was presented. The holders have withstood challenges…

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Easter Monday Sports Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 1

The annual sports carnival in aid of the West Wyalong Convent Building Fund will again be held in St. Mary's School, on Easier Monday, President L…

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FORBES P.A. & H. ASSOCIATION Mr. W. Meares President No Autumn Show This Year

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 2

At the commencement of the monthly meeting of Forbes F.A.& H. Association, held on Saturday, the president, Mr. N. McPhillamy…

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Swimming Carnival Proceeds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 6

At the last meeting at Bland Shire Council the Shire Clerk (Mr. E. E. Rannard) was authorised to pay £39 6s 8d to the West Wyalong Amateur…

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Weethalle Show Annual Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 1

Weethalle P. and A. Society's annual meeting has been postponed, and will now be held on Saturday afternoon next in the Soldiers' Hall, at 3 p.m…

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Mr. A. G. Cattle Show Secretary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 1

From four applications for the position of Secretary to the West Wyalong and District P. A.H.and I. Association Mr. A. G. Cattle's application was given…

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Swimming Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 2

The annual swimming carnival, conducted by the Intermediate High School at the Olympic Pool, West Wyalong, yesterday afternoon was most…

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Show Trophies

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 2

Mr. J. W. Robinson, a member of the West Wyalong Show Committee, has been authorised to make inquiries when in Sydne ythis week, concerning…

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West Wyalong Show Schedule Special Committee to Revise

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 5

When rules and by-laws were brought under discussion at the annual meeting of the West Wyalong and District P.A. H. and I. Association on Saturday…

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Show President Presents Report Society Has Successful Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 6

Presenting his report to the annual meeting of the West Wyalong and District P.A.H. and I. Association the President (Mr. H. W. Staniforth)…

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Show President Mr. Staniforth Re-elegted Ballot for Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 6

In nominating Mr. H. W. Staniforth for re-election as President of the West Wyalong and District P.A.H. & I. Association for a second successive…

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Schools' Assn. Carnival in August Change of Date Not Favored All Officers Re-elected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 2

Although a move was made to alter the date of the annual carnival conducted by the West Wyalong, and District Schools' Athletic Association, a…

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Second Art Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1946 · page 10

Pursuant to its policy of making available to country towns, examples of the best in art, N.S.W. Art Gallery has made available a second art…

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Annual Swimming Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1946 · page 2

The first day of the I.H. School Carnival was held on Wednesday last at the municipal baths. Most of the events contested were…

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Calleen Red Cross Annual Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 March 1946 · page 6

Will be held in Mr. H. V. Davies' woolshep on Wednesday, 20th March Novelty dances will be held and a prize of £1 each for novice and open…

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Show Committee Enthusiastic Start

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 March 1946 · page 1

Of the 39 recently elected members 23 were present at the first committee meeting, held at the Royal Hotel on Saturday, 23rd ult., and the…

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