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

Shows & fairs, 1949

486 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 21 of 25

"Chief" of Ariah Park Show Is Good Mixer"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 4

"He is a real good mixer, worker and administrator." is how an official described Mr. W. C. Clarke, President of the Ariah Park Show, to an "Advocate"…

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Show Secretary Cattle Hears President "Blow His Trumpet"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 2

West Wyalong Show Society has been blessed with many good Secretaries, but never had they had a finer administrative officer than Mr. Arthur Cattle…

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Ariah Park Stages Record Show in Ideal Weather Conditions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 4

Favored by perfect weather conditions, a record gate of £205/15/6, big entries in all classes, and a feast of entertainment in the ring and all parts of the ground, Ariah Park's 37th exhibition on Saturday last was undoubtedly the most successful and enjoyable in its history…

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Trotter Won District Hunters at W.W. 1902 Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 1

Mr. Les Donaldson, of Temora veteran breeder and exhibitor of show-ring horses for many years, was the Superviser of…

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Forbes Show Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 2

With reference to the exhibits in the Merino section at the Forbes show, it was mentioned that the judge remarked that the "quality" was not up…

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A Backward Glance at the Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 4

One competitor in the culinary arts section of Forbes show was Mrs. E. Gorman who, at the aged of 83 is still a force to be reckoned with when…

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The Bland Quandialla Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 4

The President and members of the Quandialla Show Society are putting forward a very great effort to carry out many improvements to the…

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Booth for 6-Hour Sports Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 2

Mrs. Prichard, of the Empire Hotel, West Wyalong, was granted permission to conduct a publican's booth at the 6-Hour…

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Wyalong Show Wirega Stud Wins

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 3

1st fine wool ram over 4 tooth, champion fine wool ram. 1st fine wool ewe 4 tooth. 1st fine wool ewe over 4 tooth,…

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Junior Farmer, Exhibit at Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 2

The Junior Farmer's Club is most grateful to Mr. John B. Sanderson, President of the West Wyalong…

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Bland District News Bribbaree Quandialla Caragabal Quandialla Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 4

The resident and members of the Quandialla Show Society are putting forward a very great effort to carry out many…

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Ungarie C.w.a. Flower and Cooking Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 8

A Flower and Cooking Exhibition will be held by the Ungarie branch of the Country Women's Association on Friday,…

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Victorian Man Had Busman's Holiday; But Earned Life Membership of Ungarie Show Assn. UNGARIE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 2

Mr. Benjamin Murrells, of Victoria, planned a restful holiday with his son at Ungarie, but, instead, worked most of the time on the erection of the new luncheon…

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Forbes Winners at Cowra Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 9

Gate takings at Cowra show last week were £97 lower than in 1948. This was due to heavy rain which fell before and during the show…

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Quandialla Show Preparations Complete -- Sport Jottings. Personal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 9

Mrs. A. Batenally left for Melbourne last Monday to visit relatives. Noticed leaving on the Sydney train this week were Mrs. A. Edwards and…

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Records May Go at Eugowra's 36th Annual Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 8

The 36th annual show of the Eugowra P.A. & H. Association will be held on September 27 and 28, and unequalled interest is being…

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Methodist Daffodil Fair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 2

The Methodist Ladies' Church Aid were disappointed when the daffodils did not arrive in time for the Daffodil Fair on Friday…

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Sheep Dog Trials At Temora Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 2

Mr. A. E. Meacham, of West Wyalong, noted breeder and trainer of high-class sheep dogs, won the Open Trial at the…

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Miss W. Holmes, Two Falls at Temora Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 2

Miss Winifred Holmes, of West Wyalong, had two falls in the high jump at Temora Show last week. She was riding her…

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Quandialla Show "Keeps On Keeping On" Crowds Flock Bright Exhibition Grand Display Commended

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 September 1949 · page 4

Like famous whiskeys, Quandialla Show has improved with age. From a small beginnning 26 years ago, the Association now rightly claims to present one of the best one-day exhibitions in provincial areas…

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