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

Shows & fairs, 1947

382 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 20

Former Deputy Premier Opens 1947 Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 1

As a mark of appreciation of his long association with the West Wyalong Show. Mr E. A. Buttenshaw, of Sydney,…

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"Yarraglen" Merinos Great Success at Cowra Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 5

Principal warnings 12 firsts, 6 seconds, 3 champions, 2 reserve champions, grand champion ram and reserve, champion breeders…

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Classy Horses at Show Earn Commendation of Judges

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 1

It was generally agreed that the exhibit of Clydesdale, draught light hordes ponies, hackneys, hunters, jumpers trotters and stock horses paraded before the…

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West Wyalong Stages Outstanding Show Record Entries; Ideal Weather Prevails £351 Taken at Turnstiles in Addition to Very Heavy Memberships

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 2

West Wyalong Show Society staged its forty-seventh exhibition this week, under almost perfect conditions. The weather was ideal and there were record entries in most classes. The general display was described by judges and visitors as being comparable with any exhibition outside Sydney…

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HOCKEY Teams for Bathurst Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 12

The following team has been selected to represent Forbes at Bathurst carnival next Sunday, players to wear white shirts: Forwards, L. Hendren, G…

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Legacy Fair Big Effort by Forbes Branch

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 11

Preparations are well in hand for the annual picnic of the Torchbearers of Legacy, Forbes branch, to be held on Sunday, September 28. The…

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Show Society Cannot Get Shire "Rooter"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 2

An application to Bland Shire Council by Mr. A. G. Cattle, Secretary of the West Wyalong Show Society…

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Youngest President Has "Pepped" Up Show Association

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 2

Mr. John Sanderson, who had the honor of being the youngest man to hold the position of President of West Wyalong Show Society, had put "pep" into the…

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More Than £400 Promised For 1948 Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 5

More than £400 had already been promised in donations for the 1948 West Wyalong Show, President John Sanderson announced at the annual smoke social. He…

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Show Official Says Work of Ladies Amounts to Drudgery

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 5

Mr. R. H. Cooper, a member of the Committee of Management of the West Wyalong Show Association, did not mince matters when referring to the work of the…

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Show Gymkhana and Sports

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1947 · page 1

At net profit of approximately £264 would result from the gymkhana and sports gathering conducted by Forbes P.A. & H…

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Booth For Sports Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 2

An application by Wi[?] Francis Tuite, of the G[?] Hotel, West Wyalong, for a [?] lican's booth licence at a…

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Agricultural Instructor Was Pleased With Show Exhibits

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 2

The grain and fodder exhibit at the recent West Wyalong Show was outstanding, even though the grain could have been prepared and shown to better…

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Ungarie C.W.A. to Build Rest Room; Flower Show This Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 7

Owing to the generosity of Mr. J. V. Morgan, who has sold to the Ungarie branch of the C.W.A. a valuable building block at a figure which returns no profit…

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QUANDIALLA M.U.I.O.O.F. Banquet Hockey, Football and Tennis The Annual Show Annual Banquet

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 4

In the Quandlalla Hall on Friday the Loyal Quandlalla Lodge. M.U.I.O.O.F., held Its annual banquet. Amongst the gathering were visitors…

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Ariah Park Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 4

A reminder is given that Ar[?]ah Park's annual Show will be hold on Saturday, 27th September. The prize money totals…

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Thrills Tipped For Wyalong Sports Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 1

Thrilling and exciting entertainment is promised those who attend the gymkhana and sports meeting to be held at Boronla…

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Weight Guessing at W. W. Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 1

Mr. R. Coles, of Morsden, guessed the correct dressed weight of the bullock on display at the West Wyalong, Show…

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Greenethorpe Show Attracts a Large Attendance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 2

One thousand persons went through the gates to the show at Greenethorpe on Saturday;—this is evidence of the popularity of…

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Cowra Ram Show And Sales

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 4

The annual ram show and sales will be held at Cowra on Thursday, 2nd October. Particulars of the lots to be offered will…

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