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

Shows & fairs, 1949

486 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 25

Free Show Pass to Schoolchildren Official Welcome To State Governor

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1949 · page 1

ALL school-children who attend the civic reception to the State Governor, Lt.-General John Northcott, on Saturday morning, at 10.30, will be given free passes to the local P.A. & H. Show…

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Mammoth Spring Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 September 1949 · page 2

As improvements to the cycling and athletics tracks are being carried out at Lawson Park in preparation for the coming carnival,…

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Show Week Attraction

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1949 · page 5

Opening in West Wyalong on Mondey, 12th September, and all Show week, the celebrated Coles Varieties will present their…

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Scouts' Stall at the Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1949 · page 1

Cool drinks, ice cream and confectionery will be supplied by the West Wyalong Boy Scout's Group Committee at West…

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Fine Cattle Created Show Interest

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1949 · page 2

The best exhibit of prime cattle for many years was exhibited at the, Ungarie Agricultural Show yesterday…

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Judge Say Sheep Show "Extra Special"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1949 · page 1

Interstate judge, Mr. D. C. Nixon, of the noted "Hazelwood" Corriedale Stud, Reefton, was pleased with the…

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Piano Tuner Will Attend Jubilee Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1949 · page 1

For the first time in many years a highly qualified piano tuner will be in attendance at a West…

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Good Air Service At Ungarie Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1949 · page 1

Hendereon Bros., engineers of lingerie, provided a splendid loud speaker service at the Ungarie Show yesterday…

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Ungarie Show President Admits Sheep & Shows are Main Interests

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1949 · page 1

Mr. D. C. ("Bing") Wallder has two particular interests in life. They are breeding high-class sheep and organising agricultural shows…

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More Than 2,000 Entries for the Jubilee Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1949 · page 2

Faced with the tremendous task of classifying, listing and, arranging more than 2,000 entries for the West Wyalong. Jubilee Show next week, Secretary Arthur…

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Royal Agricultural Society's Show at Shrewsbury, England

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 September 1949 · page 1

The Royal Agricultural Society of England's show at Sundorne, Shrewsbury, recently attracted a total crowd of 180,000. Picture shows "Frampton Lilywhite 6th," Gloucestershire Old Spots Supreme Champion Sow…

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Forbes Show Highlight

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 September 1949 · page 4

The most magnificent and spectacular of all skating acts, presented by Tom Castles, Australia's greatest showman! Produced by Prof. Corthesy from…

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Honoring Show Pioneers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 September 1949 · page 2

The Committee of the West Wyalong Show Society desire to specially honor any residents of the town and district who have…

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Young Show Awards

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 September 1949 · page 2

Greyhound Dog and Bitch: Mrs. Willsallen. Cocker Spaniel, dog or Bitch: Mrs. Willsallen. Champion Boy Eider: John…

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Dance on Show Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 September 1949 · page 1

This year's Show night dance on Wednesday, 14th September, in the Masonic Hall will be held by the Young Anglicans, who…

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Ariah Park's Big Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 September 1949 · page 1

A reminder is iven that Ariah Park's Annual Show will be held on Saturday next, 17th September…

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Ungarie Show Gate Was Record

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 September 1949 · page 1

The gate receipts of £101 at the Ungarie Show last week made a new record. The Treasurer (Mr. Harold…

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Rotary Meeting On Show Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 September 1949 · page 1

West Wyalong Rotary Club will hold its weekly meeting to-morrow (Tuesday) night which is the first night of the…

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Successful Revival Of The Barmedman Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 September 1949 · page 2

Barmedman Show, after a lapse of 10 years, staged a revival on Saturday that revived it fully to a high place among district Shows…

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Show Officials Give OK to President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 September 1949 · page 2

Secretary Arthur Cattle, has given President John Sanderson, final reports for the West Wyalong Golden Jubilee Show to-morrow (Tuesday) and…

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