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

Shows & fairs, 1948

512 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 26

Tennis Clubs Combine To Present Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 1

West Wyalong Tennis Club and St. Mary's Club have made arrangements with Slazengers Ply. Limited, Sydney, to sereen…

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HOCKEY Country Week and Parkes Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 June 1948 · page 10

Forbes hockey players participated In the Parkes carnival, on Sunday, the girls. winning the ladles' division by defeating Parkes Ex-Students 2-nil,…

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First Horse Arrive For Polo Carnival Third Ground Prepared

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 June 1948 · page 10

The first of the horses to participate in the Countess of Dudley cup next week Arrived In Forbes on Tuesday…

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Weethalle Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 June 1948 · page 2

"Dimmie" Seaton, the are Western Districts Hatting Association commentator, with the assistance of his son, Graeme,…

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Show Executive Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 21 June 1948 · page 1

Mr. J. W. Gavel occupied the chair at the above meeting on Saturday, 12th June, 1948. Those present were: Messrs. H. Stuckey…

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Bright "Show" for Sportsmen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 June 1948 · page 3

A delightful presentation of world famous tennis stars and golfers in union, will be screened at the C.W.A. Hall,…

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"Allocation of Cars For Farmers Fair," Minister Claims

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1948 · page 1

At least 50 per cent. of the available motor vehicles in each State are allocated to country districts…

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Polo Carnival Accommodation Still a Worry Visitors' Entertainment

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1948 · page 1

Accommodation for the many visitors to Forbes for the Countess of Dudley Cup is still causing the committee some worry, although…

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Ariah Park Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 2

Although this very popular fixture is not till Saturday, 25th September, arrangements are well in hand for another great…

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Junior Farmer District Exhibits at Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 1

The secretary advised the meeting there would probably be six Junior Farmer Clubs competing at the show, and additional space…

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Only a Few Weeks to the Show Six Junior Farmer Exhibits

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 1

The committee of the Grenfell P. and A. Association met on Friday, there being present Messrs. S. J. Fowler (chair), A. A. Jones L…

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Show Committee Meeting Weather Affects Attendance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 8

It was regretted that the president, Mr. S. R. Noble, together with several other members, were unable to attend the meeting of the P. A. and H…

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A Season's Wool Rise Skirtings Show Greater Advance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 9

The Sydney wool season closed with values for average to best merino top-making fleece wools 45 per cent, to 50 per cent. above the opening rates of…

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Wyalong Rotarians Show They Have International Spirit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 June 1948 · page 2

The motto of Rotary International, "Service Above Self—He Profits Most Who Serves Best," is the thought behind the Food for Britain Appeal, which has been…

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"New Look" for Weethalle Show Ground; Improvements for 1948

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 June 1948 · page 1

Weethalle Showground has already taken on the "new look," due to improvements carried out in preparation for the Shw in August next. Much' remains to be…

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Ungarie Show Tenders

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 6

Tenders closing with Secretary R. J. Murrells, on July 16, [?]e invited by the Ungnrie Show Committee for the rights of the…

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Sports Carnival For 8-Hours Day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 1

A sporting carnival on the West Wyalong Recreation Ground is foreshadowed for Eight Hour Day (Monday, 4th…

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Cookery and Flower Show at Uhgarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 2

The cookery and dower show which is to be held in the Engarie Memorial Hall on Friday 1st October next is described…

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Show Committee Working Bee

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 6

A small working bee was held by the show committee on Monday last, when much needed work was carried out. Principal jobs were…

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300 Make Merry at Tallimba 1948 Diggers' Ball, Grand Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 2

The Tallimba Diggers' ball of 1948 upheld the R.S.L. boast that it is one of the most enjoyable and popular social events of the south-western dancing season…

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