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

Shows & fairs, 1947

382 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 20

Forbess' First Autumin Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 June 1947 · page 2

The undoubted success of the above show, and the comprehensive report of the "Advocator," leaves little further to bo said. I wish to congratulate…

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Amateur Hour and Picture Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 June 1947 · page 6

The amateur hour concert and picture show held at the Imperial Theatre on Wednesday night, 28th May, in aid of the Hospital town queen, Miss D…

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Circus Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 9 June 1947 · page 2

The Goldwyn Bros. circus held on Thursday night was rather dull. The seating was inadequate for the crowd of about 400. Many small boys…

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A Spring or Autumn Show? Opinion Still Divided

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 1

PROFITS from this years P.A. & H. Association's autumn show were approximately £315. This was announced at a meeting of the committee of the Association, when many suggestions for the improvement of…

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West Wyalong Show Arrangements Nearly Complete

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 2

West Wyalong Show Committee has been meeting at frequent intervals to complete the schedule and other arrangements in connection with the annual…

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Left Hand Trotting At W.W. Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 2

Submitting a report on behalf of the Ring and Horse subcommittee at the last meeting of the West Wyalong Show…

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W.W. Show Committee Takes Out Policies to Cover All Risks

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 1

West Wyalong Show Committee at its last meeting decided to take out insurance policies which will cover practically all risks against accidents or damage…

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Hockey Notes Saturday Afternoon Competition King's Birthday Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 12

Competition games for tomorrow are as follow:-- South Forbes Whites v. Meaghers on No. 1 field, at 2.15 p.m…

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Air Pageant Tomorrow's Carnival at Parkes Ball at Night

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 2

It is expelled that the Central Western Aero Club's pageant at' Parkes tomorrow afternoon will attract 14 participating aircraft…

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Eugowra Show Advanced to Two-Day Event

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 8

The committee of the Eugowra P. A. & H. Association is doing its utmost to make the forthcoming Eugowra show a greater success than ever…

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Important Shearing Regulation In Judging of Merino and Corriedale Sheep Country Show Societies Cooperating

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 10

With the revival of the Sydney annual sheep show under normal conditions, much interest is now being displayed by exhibitors in…

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CONDOBOLIN P. AND A. Association Show Report of Show held in 1895 and reprinted from the "Lachlander" dated August 2, 1895

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 4

The above Society held their annual Show on Tuesday and Wednesday, 30th and 31st July. The exhibits were numerous and well-selected, and…

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Forbes Hockey Carnival Grenfell Play Finals

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 2

Twenty-two hockey teams, including nine men's and thirteen ladies' teams, and representing Grenfell, Cowra, Bathurst, Lichgow…

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Torch Bearers' Fair

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 2

Forbes Torchbearers for Legacy decided at their meeting the other day to held a fair in the Town Hall on Friday, November 7, 1947. It was…

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Forbes Art Show Creates Widespread Interest. Display of Modern Paintings

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 2

Keen interest was displayed In the art exhibition which was opened by Ald, M. G. Dunn in the Forbes Town Hall on Tuesday evening, when over…

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Show Reports (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 23 June 1947 · page 3

Sir,--I have been directed by my Committee to advise you that the following motion was carried unanimously at a Committee meeting of the…

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Artist to Paint in Forbes Result of Recent Exhibition Mr. Dalgarno's Further Visit

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 June 1947 · page 1

Mr. Roy Dalgarno, the artist who visited Forbes last week in connection with the art exhibition, plans to do a series or paintings of…

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Quandialla Show Tenders

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 2

Mr. R. Penfold, Secretary of Quandialla Show Committee, invites tenders for catering for the luncheon, afternoon tea…

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Condobolin Show Rights

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 5

Mr. G. L. Maxwell, Secretary of the Condobolin P.A.H. and I. Association, advises in to day's issue that the rights will be sold…

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Wagga Show in September

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 2

Mr. G. O. Dewey, Secretary of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Associations advertises in this issue that the…

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