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

Shows & fairs, 1949

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

Forbes Swimming Club Activities Preparation for Parkes Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 December 1949 · page 6

Forbes swimming Club members arc training hard for the carnival at Parkes next Saturday. A 'bus leaves the Baths at 7 p.m. sharp…

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Tallimba News Tallimba Public School Exhibition of School Work

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 2

On Friday afternoon, a large number of parents, citizens and visitors was present at the Tallimba Public School where an…

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Eugowra Variety Show Was Best for Years

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 December 1949 · page 14

On Wednesday night, in the Imperial Theatre, certainly the best attended and also one of the best produced variety shows ever to be seen in Eugowra…

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Big Crowds at Health Exhibition

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

Sydney's 1949 Health Week Exhibition drew 140,000 visitors in five days. This record attendance shows very clearly that…

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Juvenile Artists for New Year Carnival

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

Compere Jeff Stenner reported to the "Advocate" this morning that an exceptionally good programme is promised by…

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Carnival Funds for Pool Improvements

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1949 · page 3

Forbes Amateur Swimming Club, which will be holding a carnival at the Baths on December 26, will use part of the gate takings for…

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The Passing Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 December 1949 · page 1

Christmas at the Hospital. I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat…

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