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

Shows & fairs, 1948

512 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 26

Teachers Not Dictatorial Nor Selfish; Show Exhibit Dispute

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 5

School teachers who oppose competitive school work display at the West Wya long Show in Septmber next, are neither dictatorial nor selfish, but are working in…

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Show Committee will Honor L[?] Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw; Memorial[?] Building to Perpetuate Me[?]

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 2

West Wyalong Show Committee is de[?] termined to suitably perpetuate the mem[?] ory of the late Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw, on[?] of the oldest and most honored President[?]…

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Sing and Swing Concert Successful Show for Ambulance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 2

With an effective stage setting representing a cabaret, the Sing and Swing concert opened to a fairly large audience on Thursday…

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Methodist Ladies Stage Exhibition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 1

The third annual knitting and fancywork exhibition and antique display, held by the Methodist Ladies'…

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First Legion Ball The Show Was Tops Attractive floral decorations, a lively orchestra, and good floor were features of the Ball on Friday night last

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 1

Members of the Legion, who worked so hard to make the function a success, deserve congratulations on the arrangements made to ensure an…

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HOCKEY Tyndall Cup Match To-morrow King's Birthday Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 3

The Tyndall Cup knock-out competition will advance another stage on Saturday, at South Circle Park, where Meagher's will oppose Ex-Students. In…

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R.S.L. CARNIVAL Distressed Diggers Benefit By Nearly £400

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 1

A large crowd attended the R.S.L. carnival on Tuesday, when takings exceeded that of last year by more than 200 per cent…

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Bedgerabong a Chapter of Accidents Races Will Show Profit BEDGERABONG, Tues

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 3

The weather-man smiled on the Picnic Race Club members and gave them a fine day for their meeting. The sun shone through a clear sky, until…

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Forbes Calcutta Cup Race Meeting Gate Takings Show a Shrinkage Fairooka's Handicap and Cup Double Connections of Sellette out for 12 Months

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 1

FINISHING with a paralysing run that carried him to victory right on the post, just as the Cowra connections of Valcinor appeared to have the big end of the prize right in their hands, the Orange-trained Fairooka won the Calcutta Cup of £300 at…

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Record Entry for Sydney Sheep Show. Sydney's 49th Show to Be Held June 2 TO 5

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 May 1948 · page 1

Sydney's 49th Annual Sheep Show, to be conducted by the Now South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association on the Sydney show ground…

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Young Cyclists Show Veterans How to Ride in Road Races

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 May 1948 · page 1

Younger riders were again prominent in the 7½ miles road race conducted by the West Wyalong Cycle Club, on Saturday afternoon…

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Holiday for Ungarie Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 1

Bland Shire Council has agreed to a request from the Ungarie Show Society that application be made…

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Eighty Boys in Football Carnival at Tullibigeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 1

Over 80 boys from Condobolin, from which four Rugby teams were picked, invaded Tullibigeal on Saturday last and some creditable performances were'shown…

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The Art Exhibition Opening Night Good Display of Paintings

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 1

Unique in the history of Condobolin is the Art Exhibition now on display at the Royal Hall. The collection of oil paintings is the…

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Aust. Rules Football Exhibition Match at Forbes Abandoned

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 1

The exhibition match of Australian Rules football, which it was proposed to stage at Forbes on King's Birthday (June 14) has had…

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Show Meeting Revising This Year's Schedule

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 6

There was a fair attendance at a committee meeting of the P.A. and H. Association, held last Friday. Principal business was to finalise the…

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Anzac Dinner at Weethalle Was Real Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 May 1948 · page 4

Weethalle branch of the Returned Servicemen's league has been congratulated on the excellence of the…

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Polo Carnival Countess of Dudley Cup Unique Gathering at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 May 1948 · page 2

Mr. T. H. Bray, of "Vychan," is a busy man these days. He is president of the Forbes Polo Club, and as such he is engrossed on the organisation of…

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C.r.t.s. Art Exhibition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 May 1948 · page 2

The C.T.R.S. Fine Arts Exhibition will open in Canberra on June 14 at the University College, Civic Centre. It will…

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Has Won 100 Prizes In 3 Years; Woman's Show Record

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 May 1948 · page 5

During the last three years Mrs. E. R. Simpson. of "Tarradale" Border Leicester Stud, Grenfell, has…

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