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

Shows & fairs, 1949

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Big Film Show for Farmers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 October 1949 · page 1

Messrs A. Brissenden & Co., district agents for the international Harvester Co. of Australia, announced…

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Pipe Band to Play at Legacy Fair Street Carnival on October 28

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 1

HIGHTLIGHT of the Legacy Fair, to be held October 28, will be a display by the Orange Scottish Pipe Band. The fair, which will be held in Harold Street, will commence at 3 p.m., and, after a break for tea, will continue to midnight…

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Preparing for the Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 2

It's on again! My confidant and adviser has Informed me that Bob Swan's term as Rotary president has come to…

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Legacy Fair Offers Pick-a-Box

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 October 1949 · page 11

One outstanding highlight of the attractions to be conducted at Legacy's fair, on October 28, will be a pick-a- box auction. Twenty boxes will be…

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Greenethorpe Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1949 · page 2

At the meeting of the Greenethorpe Show Association held on Thursday, 13th inst., a report of the recent show was presented, also a…

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'Budge' Brown to Organise Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 October 1949 · page 1

Well known West Wyalong athlete, Lloyd ('Budge') Brown, who is now stationed at Kikoira, is Secretary of…

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Swimming Club Criticised For Not Holding Carnival

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 October 1949 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Swimming Club held last Wednesday, the Treasure, Mr. J. Back, submitted a detailed…

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Weather Stops Parachute Jump Exhibition at Forbes Aerodrome

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1949 · page 2

Bad weather prevented stunt parachutist Brian Musson from making an attempt on the Australian parachute jump record at…

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C.W.A. Rose Show Beautiful Blooms Mrs. J. Sharp's Success

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1949 · page 3

A large crowd attended the C.W.A. rose show in Forbes on Saturday afternoon. The C.W.A. hall was beautifully decorated and some lovely…

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Sid Barnes Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 October 1949 · page 2

Despite the very wet night there was quite a good number present at the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday night to see the "Sid Barnes Show"…

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C. of K. Flower Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 October 1949 · page 3

The annual flower show held in the Quandialla show pavilion in aid of the funds of the Church of England, took place last week…

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Delegates to Southwest Show Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 October 1949 · page 6

At Friday night's meeting of the Show Committee Messrs A. G. Cattle and J. G. Ballantyne were elected delegates to the…

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Rural Bank Show Cup Replaced

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 October 1949 · page 3

The Rural Bank Cup which was won outright at the Golden Jubilee Show at West Wyalong by the West Wyalong Junior…

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Show Committee Starts Appeal For Macleay River Stockowners

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 October 1949 · page 4

West Wyalong Show Committee has launched an appeal for donations to the Macleay River Stock Loss appeal. The appeal was instituted by the Agricultural…

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2 Life Members for W.W. Show Society

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 October 1949 · page 1

The names of Mr. Eric C. Jones and Mrs. Max McCrone were added to the already lengthy list of Life Members of…

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Beautiful Blooms at Quandialla Flower Show; Striking Display

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 October 1949 · page 2

A magnificent display of beautiful blooms was a highlight of the Church of England Flower Show at Quandialla. Practically every class of flowers was on…

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Successful Presbyterian Flower Show Mr. Brasnett Annexes Champion Rose

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 October 1949 · page 1

"When the world wearies, and society does not satisfy, there is always the garden." Phrased as it is, we wouldn't like to venture to say that the folk of Condobolin and district are weary of the world or even tired of society, but, after viewing the beautiful blooms…

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Quandialla Flower Show -- CRICKET -- Farewell Wedding -- Here and There Quandialla, Tues

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 October 1949 · page 9

Residents of the district flocked to the Quandialla show pavilion last Wednesday to view a flower show presented by Quandialla…

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Player for Country Week Cricket Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 October 1949 · page 1

West Wyalong and District players who would like to be considered for selection in a team to represent Southern…

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Legacy Fair Big Success Achieved Approx. £340 Raised

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1949 · page 5

The 1949 Legacy Fair held in the Forbes Town Hall on Friday was a great success. Although receipts are not yet finalised the net…

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