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

Shows & fairs, 1948

512 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 26

Autumn Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 3

The show ground last Thursday was the scene of great activity when show committeemen rolled up in great force to make final…

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Temora Easter Bowling Carnival

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 2

Four members of the Condobolin Bowing Club, Messrs. H. F. May, L. Price, R. Richards and Fr. O'Brien, took part in the…

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Preparations for Ungarie Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the meeting of the Ungarie Show Committee, whe narrangements Were put in train for this year's show…

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Teachers to Interview Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 2

We understand that the Teachers' Federation has decided after some discussion to send delegates to the…

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Mr. Dring to Attend Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 1

Mr. E. P. Drlng, M.L.A., will be a visitor to Forbes on two occasions next week; His first visit will be oh Wednesday to take part in the…

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DENEREAZ Recital on Show Night

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 2

Arthur Denereaz, concert pianist, will appear at the Forbes Town Hall, on show nights. His recital programmes will include…

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WARROO Monworiga Soldiers' Memorial Improving the Show Schedule

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 10

A meeting of the Monwonga Memorial Hall committee was held on Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Earp. Much discussion took place…

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Wool Values Show Rise Early Rains Likely Agistment Sought

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 7

On Tuesday, 13th instant, we brought forward a good average selection drawn from many parts of the State. Included in the offering was a…

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Forbes District Ambulance Insurance of Honorary Bearers Cool Drinks Stall at Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 9

The president, Mr. Kay Colielt, occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of Forbes District Ambulance on Tuesday night. Others…

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Autumn Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 2

The Grenfell P. and A. Associa­tion was favored with a beautiful day for their Second Annual Au­tumn Carnival, ana conditions were…

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Australian Rules Footbal Exhibition Game at Forbes Ground Hold-up

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 8

Recently an effort was made to form an Australian Rules Football Club at Forbes, action in this direction being, delayed till a more…

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Girl Electrified Startling Performance at Forbes Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 2

If the advertisement in this issue connected with this show, which is to appear at the Forbes" show, is any criterion,.patrons enter the "Electros"…

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Forbes Show Entries Nearing Record All Space Booked by Sideshows

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 1

Over two thousand entries arc already to hand for the Forbes show and late entries were still being accepted yesterday…

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Sharman at the Show Team of Boxing and Wrestling Stars "Black Bomber" is Coming

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 7

All lovers of good clean and thrilling sport will welcome the fact that Jimmy Sharman and his troupe of fighting and wrestling…

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Show To-day and To-morrow Record Exhibition Anticipated If the Weather Holds

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 1

FORBES SHOW, insured against rain, only requires fine weather to-day, and to-morrow to ensure a record success. As pointed out in our last issue, entries for this second autumn exhibition have already reached record proportions, and…

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Street Carnival Audience Not in the Mood for Dancing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 1

A square, marked off with flags and electric lights extending from the Town Hall to Victoria Park, provided a gala effect to this…

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Show Casualties Two Small Mishaps Over Two Days

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 1

Casualties were extremely light during the two days of the show, Forbes District Ambulance being called only on two occasions…

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2nd Autumn Show Another Grand Success Record All-Time Gate on Second Day Entries Show Advance on Last Year Introduction of Polo to Programme

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 1

FORBES' second autumn show, the 73rd annual exhibition in the history of the Association, was held last Friday and Saturday, and was again a success in every way. The weather for the first day was fine but bitterly cold, and…

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Ring Events at the Show Polo Proves Popular Grand Parade Attracts Attention to Stock Sections

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 6

RING events have always proved a popular attraction at the Forbes Show, and such was again the case this year, as was evidenced by the large crowd who retained their positions around the ringside till a late hour, despite the many other attractions…

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1888 Temora Show Relic

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 6

A relic of the Temora Show held in 1888 came to light recently when Mr. J. Eisenhauer recently found on his…

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