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

Shows & fairs, 1947

382 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 20

Wyalong Sports Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 August 1947 · page 1

A tentative programme has been drawn up for a carnival to be presented at the Church of England…

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School Work At W.W. Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 August 1947 · page 4

West Wyalong Show Association is anxious for a big display of schoolwork at the Show on September…

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To Be Held on Showground Schoolboys' Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 5

A decision was made yesterday to transfer the schoolboys' football carnival from Spooner Oval and Halpin's Flat to the Showground…

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Condobolin's Great Show Fiftysixth Annual Exhibition One To Be Proud Of Record Sheep Exhibition--Records In Many Ways

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 2

The great show of 1947 can be passed into show history as one of the most successful ever held by the Society. Indeed, it may be safe to say that it has only been equalled by the great Jubilee Show in 1939…

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The Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 2

Grenfell P. and A. Association met on Friday to finalise matters in connection with the show—now only three weeks away…

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Ungarie Show Entries [?]Our in

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 2

The Secretary of the Ungarie Show (Mr. R. [?] Murrells) is overjoyed at the number of entries which…

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Darrel Broad 6.7 Hero at Junee Carnival; Line Crossed Only Once

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 2

Darrel Broad, captain of the West Wyalong 6st 7lbs team from West Wyaong Intermediate High School, was the hero of the day at the Riverina Schools…

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West Wyalong Show Society Will Hold Ball on Friday, August 15

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1947 · page 2

At the request of many subscribers, West Wyalong Show Association will hold a ball in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong, on Friday, August 15. The President…

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Sing and Swing Show Stages Another Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 1

At the Strand Theatre on Tuesday night the residents of Forbes were entertained with another display of local talent, by the Forbes "Sing and Swing''…

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Group Xi Schoolboys' Football Carnival Forbes Showground To-morrow Over 500 Players Participating

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 11

OVER five hundred children, representing 36 teams from 14 schools, will participate in the annual Schoolboys' Football Carnival, to be held on Forbes Showground to-morrow. Four playing ground will be in continuous use from 9.30 a.m…

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BEDGERABONG District Show on August 23 Picnic Races on Boxing Day BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 4

A general meeting of members of the Race Club was held at "The Store" on Saturday night. There was only a fair attendance. The president…

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Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 August 1947 · page 1

We are being reminded in this issue of our annual visit to Young Show. This year the event takes place on Tuesday, 2nd, and…

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Show Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 August 1947 · page 3

Attention is drawn to special prizes appearing in this issue. As show dates approach interest is becoming keener, and this year's…

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Schools Sports. Carnival Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 August 1947 · page 6

The West Wyalong and District Schools' Athletic Association will conduct its sports carnival at the…

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District Schools Athletic Carnival on Wednesday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 August 1947 · page 2

The Headmaster of the West Wyalong Intermediate High School (Mr. H. F. Dart) and the Primary Master (Mr. C. Horne) reported to the Parents and…

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Holiday for W.w. Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 August 1947 · page 4

Bland Shire Council has approved of a request from Mr. A. G. Cattle. Secretary of the Wets Wyalong P.A.H. and I…

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Come to the Big Show Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 August 1947 · page 1

The public of West Wyalong and district, is invited to attend the Show Society ball to be held in the…

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500 Boys Participate in Schoolboys' Carnival Marist Bros.' College Win in Four Divisions 36 Teams Compete

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1947 · page 3

SATURDAY was a grand day for over 500 boys, who competed in the annual Group XI. school football carnival, held on Forbes Showground. Four playing fields were in continuous use until the final stages of each weight division were…

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Greenethorpe Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 2

The committee purchased an army canteen building at the recent P.O.W. camp disposal sale. The building' cost the society…

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Big Show Next Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 5

The Weethallee Show—the first of the southwestern sequence—will be held on Saturday, August,…

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