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

Shows & fairs, 1949

486 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 25

P. & A. Committee Preparing for Show Commence on Your Entries NOW

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 3

At last meeting of above there were present Mr. A. B. Bembrick Vice-President (chair), Messrs. N. R. Fettell, A. E. Munck, A. A…

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Rugby League Country Week Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 1

Latest developments in the Rugby League trials for Country Week (says an exchange) are that the Western side to play Riverina at Orange on…

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Bad Weather Affects Orange Show Attendance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 1

There is a strong move afoot to have the Orange Show brought forward next year. Tilts follows the bitterly cold spell over Thursday, Friday…

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Preparing for Greenethorpe Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 May 1949 · page 2

There were 26 members present at a very well attended meeting of the Greenethorpe Show. The chief stewards of the…

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No Sole Rights for 1949 Show; Weethalle Decision Weethale

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 May 1949 · page 5

Weethalle Show Committee has decided not to grant any organisation sole entertainment rights for the 1949 exhibition…

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Weethalle Show President Back for Second Term of Office WEETHALLE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 May 1949 · page 5

Mr. P. H. (Percy) Cripps has been elected unopposed for his second term of office as President of the Weethalle Show Society…

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BEDGERABONG Good Fall of Rain Wanted Gymkhana Only Fair Success BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 May 1949 · page 9

During last week we had 27 points of rain on Tuesday night and 10 points on Wednesday. This was just a drop in the ocean, for we need about two…

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Council of Show Assns. Criticised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 May 1949 · page 2

Ruling a discussion on a circular from the Council of Show Associations, at Temora Show Society's meeting, members…

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Ariah Park Show Meeting Attended by 50 Members

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 May 1949 · page 2

President W. S. Clarke presided over a meeting of about 50 members of the Ariah Park P.A.H. and I. Association At the meeting he congratulated Mr. R. I…

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HOCKEY Only One Game in Competition Zone Carnival at Bathurst

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1949 · page 1

In the only local competition match on Saturday Ex-Students played a one-all draw with Y.C.W. COUNTRY WEEK…

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Film Show for Tennis Enthusiasts

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1949 · page 1

We st Wyalong and district tennis players will be interested in a film to be shown by Slazengers in the C.W.A. Hall on…

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Excellent Display of Produce and Cooking at Burcher Flower Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1949 · page 2

On Saturday, May 14th, a successful Flower Show was held at Burcher in aid of the Burcher Union Church Building Fund. The function was very well…

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Show Society Defers Dog Owners' Application For Use of Its Ground

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1949 · page 1

Forbes Show Society held a well-attended meeting on Friday night under the presidency of Mr. Jim Hammond, when amongst other…

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Ungarie Show Life Members UNGARIE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1949 · page 5

Ungarie Show Association has elected Messrs W. H. Blunt and W. J. Roscarel Life Members, in appreciation of donations of…

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151 Donation from Ungarie Show President UNGARIE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1949 · page 4

Mr. D. S. ("Bing") Wallder, popular President of the lingerie Show Association, has been made a…

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Show Society Revision of the Schedule

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 8

There was a large attendance at the committee meeting of the Eugowra P.A. & H. Association held on Friday, May 20…

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The Waste From Wool Put to Many Uses Rural Bank's Display at Sheep Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 4

Australia is the world's principal supplier of wool, and wool is Australia's most valuable primary product. During the current season,…

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Shearing Competition for Weethalle Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 4

A shearing display—open and novice classes, will be a highlight of the Weethalle Show on August 17. Object is to encourage young men to take a greater…

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Bright Plans for Wagga Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 4

The 1949 Wagga Waggn Show ag[?] promises to be an outstanding event in the Riveri[?] The Show will he held on the…

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Beer for Ungarie Show UNGARIE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 4

Ungarie Show Association will apply for a publican's booth licence for the carnival to be held in…

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