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

Shows & fairs, 1949

486 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 25

Two Titles at Coota Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1949 · page 1

Yvonne King and John Souden, both of West Wyalong, were title winners at the Cootamundra SWDASA…

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Gymkhana and Horse Show To Be Held April 2 Ambulance, Legacy to Benefit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 1

Forbes is to have a gymkhana and horse show on April 2. This decision was made by the P.A. & H. committee on Tuesday…

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Easter Carnival Committee to Meet

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 1

The President Dr. Derek Bracken) invites all members of the West Wyalong Convent Building Fund Committee to attend…

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1949 Show Dates Allotted

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. George Simpson back from Manly. The former put in quite a lot of his time playing bowls, on one occasion opposing…

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Back to Grenfell News Show and Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 2

Thanks to the splendid co-operation of the Show and Race Committees the following events will be run during the Back to Grenfell…

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R.S.L. Not Given Space at Show; Carnival Would Take All Ground

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1949 · page 4

A storm is in the wind. Headquarters of the R.S.L wrote to the Cowra Show Com mittee asking for space to be…

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No Speeches at Wyong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1949 · page 2

After 40 years of official openings by pollticians and other natables Wyong Agricultural…

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Autumn Festival Carnival "Back to Grenfell Week." Shorts From Last Night's Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1949 · page 2

Ald Mendham presided in the absence of the Mayor The attendance was not up to expectations…

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M. AND D. Show To-night Some Personalities

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 1

The M. and D. Society's 1949 season will be opened to-night by the presentation of a notable English comedy…

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Swimming Carnival Dates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 1

West Wyalong Amateur Swim ming Club has been granted permission by Bland Shire Council to hold a carnival on February…

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Band Can Make Any Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 2

A brass band is' a highlight of any carnival, the President, Dr. Derek Br[?]ken, told a week-end meeting…

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Gymkhana and Horse Show Orange Pipe Band to Provide Novelty Night Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1949 · page 1

Novelty will be given Forbes P. A. and H. Association's gymkhana and horse show, to be held on April 2, in place of the autumn show, by the…

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Unconscious Swimmer Dragged From Pool at Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1949 · page 1

At the finish of the 100 metres freestyle race at the Olympic pool on Sunday night, the Gilgandra swimmer, Jim Walker, hit his head…

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Swim Carnival Off; Dance Instead

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1949 · page 1

The swimming carnival which was to have been held on Saturday night of next week, in support of the…

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Annual Meeting of W.W. Show Society

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1949 · page 1

The annual general meeting of members of the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association will be held at the Memorial…

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Show Life-Member

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 2

Mr. Stan Moncrieff has been accepted as a life member of the West Wyalong Show Society…

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New Rules for West Wyalong Show Society

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 2

Splendid work by the Honorary Solicitor (Mr. H. J. Englert) would be reflected in the new set of…

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"Absolutely Scandalous;" Show Patron Criticises Some Farmers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 1

Methods introduced by some farmers to-day are absolutely scandalous, and the men concerned must be taught how to properly cultivate their land, according to…

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Children's Primary Carnival Postponed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 1

Owing to the cold weather, the primary carnival will not be held on 25th February us arranged, but it will be held on…

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Back to Grenfell Autumn Carnival . General Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 2

The general mooting of the Back to Grenfell Committee was hold in the Council Chambers last night. Apologies were received from…

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