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

Shows & fairs, 1948

512 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 19 of 26

Pigeons at the Show 120 Entries

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 September 1948 · page 1

The entry of 120 high class pigeons was a big improvement on last year, and the competition was a lot keener auguring well for next…

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Show Association Enrols 29 Life Members in Twelve Months

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 September 1948 · page 1

Eight new Life Members were accepted by the West Wyalong Show Association at a Committee meeting on Saturday. The Committee met for a final survey…

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Saoni Goats Included in Junior Farmer Exhibit at the Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 September 1948 · page 4

Saoni-goats will be a highlight of the Junior Farmer display at the West Wyaiong Show to-morrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday, Mr. Peter Gately, the…

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Bad Weather is Only Thing That Can Prevent Record Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 September 1948 · page 1

Unfavourable weather is the only thing that can prevent West Wyalong Show officials from presenting a record breaking exhibition to-morrow (Tuesday)…

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Sheep Show and Gymkhana Next Saturday's Annual Gathering The Sheep Shearing Contest

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1948 · page 2

The annual sheep show and gymkhana at Forbes next Saturday will only need to experience favorable weather to ensure a financial…

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Successful Air Display Bad Weather Stops Coastal Planes Visiting Airmen Show Wonderful Co-operation

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1948 · page 2

ALTHOUGH a cold westerly wind blew on each day of the Forbes Aero Club's air display during the week-end, both days were highly successful and attendance was good. Visiting airmen did all in their power to entertain the large crowd, and…

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Barellan Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 9

At the Barellan Show last week Mr. H. W. Staniforth, of West Wyalong, judged the light horses, and Mr. S. E. Ford, of…

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Show Awards [Continued]

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 5

valued £10/10/. Three Medium Wool Ewes, one 2-tooth or under, one 4-tooth, one 6-tooth or over, bred by exhibitor, within…

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Luna Park Comes to Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 1

West Wyalong Showground resembled Luna Park on Tuesday and Wednesday when side-shows of…

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No Crime During Show Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 1

Due to the efficiency of a squad of police under the command of Sergeant C. F. Menzies, of West Wyalong,…

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Glovemen Will Box On at Sports Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 8

Several good boxing bouts have been arranged for the 8 Hour Day Sports Carnival at West Wyalong on…

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October Sports Carnival Will be Best For Years

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 7

A merry-go-round and other forms of entertainment will be included in the 8Hour Day sports carnival at West Wyalong on Monday, 4th October…

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"Air Cover" Was a Show Highlight

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 4

The broadcasting arrangements at the West Wyalong Show yesterday were ideal. In fact, they…

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Secretary Gives Show Service De Luxe

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 4

"Service while you wait" is the slogan of West Wyalong Show Secretary Arthur Cattle, and this was…

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Eleven Teams Took Part in Big Carnival at Barmedman

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 10

Eleven teams had a grand day at Barmedman during the week end when they took part in a hockey carnival. Barmedman won the premiership by defeating…

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Show President Has Had Two Years of Success

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 4

Mr. John B. Sanderson, President of the West Wyalong Show Association, was well satisfied with the…

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President Sanderson Said All Pulled Weight To Make Show Success

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 4

A good General always acknowledges the work of his staff and army, and the part played by everybody big or small. This co-operation and assistance was…

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14 Bulldoggers Give Steers Hard Fight in Thrilling Show Contest

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 6

Fourteen rough riders gave West Wyalong Show patrons an excellent exhibition of bulldogging by riding, or attempting to ride, a number of wild steers…

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Pleasure Seekers Flock to West Wyalong Show in Record Numbers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 4

Boast by the West Wyalong Show Committee that the 1948 Show would be one of the most successful in the history of the Association, was more than justified this week. Wind and dust marred the second day, but the attendance was estimated…

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Ring Stewards West Wyalong's Golden Jubilee Show to be Held Next Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 6

When officially opening the West Wyalong annual Show yesterday afternoon, Cr. A. T. B. Holland (President of Bland Shire) revealed that next year's…

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