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

Shows & fairs, 1946

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W.W. Show Committee Meeting Next

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

The first meeting of the newly elected West Wyalong Show Committee will be held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday next, 30th March, at 2.30…

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Tennis Exhibition at Forbes Next Sunday Visit of John Bromwich and Party

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 March 1946 · page 1

All roads will lead to the Forbes Town Tennis Club's courts next Sunday, when three Australian champions…

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Second Big Free Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 1

Enquiries have been made from all parts of the South-West in connection with the second annual sports carnival to be held at West Wyalong, in aid…

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W. Wyalong Show Sub-Committees Appointed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 1

Vice-Presidents and the varous subcommittees were elected at a meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee on Saturday…

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Show Supporters Pass on Committee Pays Tribute

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 1

At Saturday's meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, motions of condolence to the widows of the late Mr. H. R. Helyar and the late Mr…

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W.W. Show Society Meeting of New Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 2

The Returning Officer (Mr. D. A. Gagie) declared the result of the ballot at a meeting of the newly elected Show Committee on Saturday…

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Australian Stars in Sparkling Tennis Exhibition at Forbes Visit of John Bromwich and Party

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1946 · page 1

FORBES had a visit on Sunday from no less than three Australian tennis title-holders and another 20-years-old player in Geoff Brown, ranked as fourth amongst Australia's best and one who is bound to soon find his way into championship class…

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Street Carnival For Police Boys' Clubs and Anti-T.B. Appeal Closing of Street Refused

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1946 · page 3

The Deputy Town Clerk, Mr. Stan Gale, reported to last Thursday night's meeting of the Forbes Council that he had received a…

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Dance and Euchre Party Fair Attendance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 5

Ungarie Branch of the C.W.A. held a dance and euchre party in the memorial Hall On Thursday night last, half of the proceeds of which will be…

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Show Committee Revision of Schedule

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 1

As customary with meetings of the show committee, there was almost a full attendance of members present in the lounge…

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Ungarie and District News Ungarie Show in September 80 Nominated for Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 5

With a good season in view, and the return of many who have been absent from the district on war service and war work, Ungarie and district people…

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Art Exhibition Essay Competition Awards

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 April 1946 · page 4

The essay competition held in conjunction with the recent exhibition of paintings by European masters brought forth many excellent…

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Youth Campaign Carnival to Raise Funds

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 April 1946 · page 2

The work of the New South Wales Police--from cadet to commissioner--in every conceivable field of patriotic endeavor, does not require eulogising;…

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Burcher Fair and Flower Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 1

To raise funds for the Union Church at Burcher a flower Show and Fair will be held on Saturday, 11th May. Numerous prizes are offered for owers,…

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Shields Wanted for Schools' Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 1

There is every possib;lit/ that several shields will be competed for at the West Wyalong and District Schools' Athletic Carnival in August…

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Beauty and Fragrance Presbyterian Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1946 · page 2

In opening the Presbyterian flower show, on Saturday, Mrs. R. H. Beddle, president of the Forbes branch of the C. W. A., said such…

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Three Groups For Schools' Sports Equitable Handicap System Adopted Carnival Will Be Held in August

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1946 · page 2

For the purpose of competition at the Combined Schools' Athletic Association carnival to be held at West Wyalong in August, competing Schools will be divided into three groups. An…

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Forbes X-ray Building Fund Donations to be Acknowledged June 10 Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 1

The "Advocate" has agreed to publish a list of alt donations to the fund being established by the Forbes District Hospital for the…

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QUANDIALLA Show Date, Sept. 25 Personal and General News QUANDIALLA, Tues

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 9

Miss S. Deason, accompanied by her fiance, Mr. G. Brettell, of the Royal Marines, returned to Sydney on Wednesday after spending an enjoyable…

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Boxing at Easter Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 2

Providing all other derails are attended to Shire Council has approved of a boxing booth toeing erected on the Convent School Grounds, West…

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