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

Shows & fairs, 1947

382 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 20

Sport Lovers Spend Bright Day at Wyalong Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 2

There was a reasonably good attendance at the Church of England gymkhana and sports carnival at Wyalong yesterday afternoon. The financial result should be…

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Ungarie C.w.a. Flower Show Best for Years

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 5

"We are very thrilled with its success. It far exceeds anything of its kind held in Ungarie for years," was the comment of Mrs, L. Hargreaves…

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The Grenfell Show Secretary's Report, and Recommendations to the Committee

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 2

I have pleasure in submitting a brief report on the recent show. Although much additional expenditure was incurred by increasing…

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Eugowka Show Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 1

The dance in the Eugowra School of Arts on the second night of the show was well attended. Hohnberg's orchestra from Forbes supplied the music and…

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HOCKEY Sunday's 'Bathurst Carnival Trip to Condobolin

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 8

Last Sunday the Forbes team Journeyed to Bathurst to participate in the Bathurst women's annual hockey carnival held at the showground…

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BEDGERABONG Saturday's Show BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 7

Everything points to a wonderful day for next Saturday, 27th inst., the day of Bedgerabong's first show. The postponed effort seems to have aroused…

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Exhibition of Art Works of Australian and European Artists

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 1

Lovers of fine paintings will await with interest the opening of an exhibition of paintings by Australian and European artists in the Town Hall, on…

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Eugowra Races Results of Show Meeting Yesterday

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 1

Results of the Eugowra races held yesterday are as follow:-- Maiden Handicap, 5 furs; Mother's San, 7.13 (B. Davis), 1; Royal Bargain,…

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New Records Created at Eugowra Show Successful Entry Into Two-Day Exhibition Field 'Would Do Justice to Bigger Towns' ---Cr. C. McCarron Sheep Entries Tax Additional Pens

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 9

MAKING its debut into the realm of two-day shows, the annual exhibition of the Eugowra P.A. and H. Association, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, in perfect weather, merited the claims of the Association that it is a great show…

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Quandialla's Show Was Record Substantial Increase in Entries Pavilion Showed Greatest Advance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 13

IT was only last year that the Quandialla P.A.H. & 1. Association revived its annual show, after being dormant during the whole of the war years, front 1939 onwards, and it was not surprising, in an adverse season, that the exhibition did not…

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Greenethorpe Show Further Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 September 1947 · page 2

The officials were: President, Mr. L. E. Smith; vice-presidents Messrs, L. T. Diprose and F. Gray; secretary, Mr. R. B. Black; treasurer…

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Owds Flock to Ariah Park Exhibition Mr. A. G. Thompson Wins Widgiewa Clydesdale Trophy Additional New Pavilion to House Sheep

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 September 1947 · page 2

"A credit to any Agricultural Society," was how visitors to the Ariah Park Show on Saturday last described the showground, which was covered with a thick carpet of Wimmera Rye grass giving it a beautiful appearance and eliminating dust. It was the second post-war carnival and was an outstanding success, due to the…

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BEDGERABONG First Annual Show Successful Re-union

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 1

The first show of the Monwonga Bedgerabong Agricultural Bureau, postponed from August 23 owing to rain, was held on Saturday in pleasant…

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Record Entries for Quandialla Show" High Class Exhibits

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 2

In common with surrounding Show Societies Quandialla's annual exhibition last week was highly successful, with record entries in nearly all sections…

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Scotch Fair, Tea and Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 6

Don't forget to be present at the grand Scotch fair and high tea, in aid of the Presbyterian Church, at the School of Arts on Friday, October 10…

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The Show Must Go On!

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 8

A day to remember--twenty-seventh of September, 'Ere the year nineteen forty-seven closes, A gladdened throng makes…

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BEDGERABONG Success of the Show Personal and General Items BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 8

The show, under the auspices of the Monwonga-Bedgerabong Agricultural Bureau." which was held on Saturday was an unqualified success. There…

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1500 Gift For Wool Exhibition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 5

Mr. Otway Falkiner, of F. S. Falkiner and Sons Ply. Lts., has offered to donate £500 towards the N.S.W…

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Deplorable Public Support at Hospital Memorial Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 1

An outstanding feature of the gymkhana at West Wyalong yesterday in support of the Hospital War Memorial, was the glaring apathy of the public. The attendance was most disappointing to officials and the support accorded the street…

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Art Exhibition Fine Display at Forbes Town Hall May Lead to Academy

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 October 1947 · page 6

Australian artists working in the cities have for some time been desirous of showing their pictures in various important country centres…

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