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

Shows & fairs, 1949

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W.w. Show Ballot

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

The ballot papers in connection with the election of Committee of the West Wyalong Show Association have been…

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sheep Show Sydney in May

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1949 · page 6

The Council of the New South Wales Sheepbreedets Association will conduct its fiftieth annual sheep show on the Sydney Showground on Thursday, Friday and…

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J nior Cup to West Wyalong atMCombined Hgh Schools Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1949 · page 5

West Wyalong Intermediate High School had a most successful day at the South Western Combined High Schools Swimming Carnival. The swimmers won…

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BEDGERABONG School 'Bus Service a Success Preparing for Races and Show BEDGERABONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 3

The annual meeting of those interested in the school 'bus was hold in the hall on Thursday night, February 3. The president, Mr. J. Rodgers, was in…

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Grenfell Show Carnival

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

Readers' attention is drawn to an advertisement in this issue of a Carnival and Rodeo, to be held on the Grenfell Showground…

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Carnival & Rodeo

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 March 1949 · page 2

Readers' attention is drawn to advertisement in this issue of the carnival and rodeo to be held on the Grenfell show ground on…

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Show, Not Tell; Pules Hint

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

Footballers should be shown, not told is the opinion of a veteran Australian Rules Player…

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Imported Judge for Waltzing; Belle of Ball; Carnival at Ball

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

Confetti, balloons, novelties of every description, under the supervision of Master of Ceremonies Jeff Stenner, aided by Ken Emmett's De Luxe Band, will be some…

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Cricket Success of Working Bee at Show Ground. Turf Wicket Ready for Playing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 March 1949 · page 2

Yesterday's working bee at the show ground wicket was a great success as far as work and results go but as usual only a few turned…

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Red Cross Plans at Easter Show Exhibits by Disabled Ex-Servicemen

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1949 · page 4

Country visitors to this year's Royal Easter Show will find many activities promoted by Red Cross to interest them. On the ground…

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School Athletic Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 March 1949 · page 8

An application by Mr. H. F. Dart, Headmaster of the West Wyalong Intermediate High School, for permission to hold a…

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Novel Sheepdog Team at Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 March 1949 · page 7

For the first time in Australia the R.A.S. will put on an exhibition by six sheep dogs, working as a team in a novel sheep…

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Ariah Park Show Members Review Successful Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 March 1949 · page 5

In keeping with past years, the annual meeting of the Ariah Park P.A.H. & I. Association was largely attended, and much enthusiasm was shown, so much so that…

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Cricket Official Opening of Show Ground Turf Wicket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1949 · page 2

Prior to the commencement of the semi-final match between Warraderry and Colts on Saturday the new turf wicket at the show…

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WIRRINYA Carnival Cricket and "Casualties" 'Miss Everson Honored

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 March 1949 · page 3

Last Sunday, two matches were played, one at Caragabal, a challenge game for the Meagher Cup, the other at home, a social game versus the Forbes…

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The Swimming Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 March 1949 · page 6

The day for our swimming carnival had come at last. it Was a lovely sunny day. just the sort of day we had wanted…

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A Swimming Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 March 1949 · page 6

It was a hut sunny day wher the pupils of Inter. High School West Wyalong. assembled in their respective House corners…

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Big "Show" To-night

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

The Far West Children's Health Scheme Concert Party of high ranking artists will be heard at the…

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Autumn Festival Carnival. SUCCESSFUL & ENTERTAINING Big Crowds at Show Carnival, and Races Governor-General's Fine Oration on Henry Lawson

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

The Grenfell Autumn Festival which commenced on Saturday has been favoured to date with beautiful weather, and the various…

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The Cycling and Athletic Carnival

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

Though the attendance at the. above' on Saturday iir aid. of Miss June Crowe's candidature did not…

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