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

Shows & fairs, 1948

512 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 22 of 26

Weather God Was Kind to Ariah Park Show Show Presented In Ideal Conditions Big Crowd, Record Gate and Entries, Fine Display

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 September 1948 · page 6

With perfect weather prevailing, and in a perfect setting, Ariah Park's 39th annual Show on Saturday last was the most successful and enjoyable in the…

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Art Exhibition to Open on October 25

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1948 · page 2

A letter received last week by the Forbes Municipal Council from the Director of the National Art Gallery of N.S.W., advised that the…

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Interest Grows in Mr Day Sports Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 2

Interest is growing daily in the Hospital sports carnival to be held at West Wyalong on Monday next, 4th October., wHich is 8-Hour Day and a public holiday…

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Record Bribbaree Show Unprecedented Entry List in All Sections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 2

The Bribbaree Show held yesterday in glorious weather, was the best ever conducted by the Bribbaree P.A.H. and I. Association…

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Eugowra Show Weight Judging Competitions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 6

The fat sheep, when dressed, weighed 47[?]lb. Three contestants guessed within [?]lb of this weight. They were P. Barnes and W. Norrie (48lb.) and V…

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£70 Profit From Show Catering

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 6

At the recent show the catering committee had a busy and profitable day. Thanks to the generosity of the town and district residents the profits…

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QUANDIALLA The Show as Viewed Socially

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 7

The district and his family turned out in force last Wednesday to have a look at what proved to be the most successful show to be held at…

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A.J.C. Derby, Epsom and Metropolitan Spring Carnival Opens To-morrow

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 9

ROYAL ANDREW is selected to win the A.J.C. Derby, feature of the Randwick Spring carnival, which opens tomorrow. Bernbrook and Ungar may fill the places. The Epsom Handicap, first leg of the big double, on which…

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Eugowra Show Judging of Horse Events Spectator "Disgusted" (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 6

Sir,--Please allow me space in your paper to make a few comments on the judging of the ring events at the 1948 Eugowra show held on September 22…

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Record Crowd Expected At Sports Carnival To-day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 1

Officials controlling the Hospital War Memorial Sports Carnival to be held at West Wyalong this afternoon, expect a record crowd…

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Another Big Carnival Queen of Sport Competition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 October 1948 · page 2

At the meeting held last night to receive the financial statement in connection with the Parks and Playgrounds Improvement Fund…

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C.w.a. Show Awards

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 October 1948 · page 1

Through some unaccountable reason the C.W.A .show awards were omitted from our reports;—we regret the lapse and also that we were…

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Lloyd Brown Completes 'Hat-trick' at Sports Carnival; Classy Runner

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 October 1948 · page 1

Lloyd ("Budge") Brown, popular young West Wyalong athlete, performed the hat-trick at the Hospital War Memorial sports. carnival. by winning three…

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Record Entries in all Sections at Ungarie C.W.A. Exhibition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 October 1948 · page 8

Ungarie C.W.A. flower show and cooking competition, held on Friday last, eclipsed last year's very successful effort. Exhibits in the sections were of a very…

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Fair and Tea Nets £70 Successful Scotch Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 October 1948 · page 6

The grand Scotch fair and high tea. held in the School of Arts on Friday, carried with it all the splendor of fair festivities. The main attractions of…

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Burcher CWA Holds Successful Flower Show and Fair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 2

Fruit, vegetables and flowers of excellent quality and size were on display at the Burcher C.W.A. annual fair and flower show, held recently…

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Cycle Club Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 4

An application by the West Wyalong Cycle Club for permission tro close the Recreation Ground on December 4,…

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Lotteries Show Big Surplus

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 6

A net surplus of £16,228,690 had been earned by the State Lotteries since they commenced in 1931, the…

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The Show and Sideshows

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 4

The following sensible, letter appeared in a recent issue of the "Temora Independent": Sir,—I refer to the dispute…

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Club Secretary Was Most Successful Exhibitor At Junior Farmers Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 2

Barry Hall, popular Secretary of the West Wyalong Junior Farmers' Club, was the most successful exhibitor at the second annual show conducted by the Club…

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