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

Shows & fairs, 1950

391 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 20

Yarraglen Wins All Ram Sections at Cowra Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 September 1950 · page 2

Ten first prizes. Eight seconds. Champion strong ram and reserve…

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Appreciation to All Who Assisted in Show Success

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 September 1950 · page 4

In a comprehensive statement of appreciation at the West Wyalong Show yesterday afternoon, the President (Mr. Fred Maslin) said he was most grateful…

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Treasurer Marshall Plays Big Part In Show Society Success

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 September 1950 · page 4

The words of the popular song, "Money is the Root of all Evil," may be true, but they do not unduly impress Mr. Cyril Marshall, Treasurer to the West…

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Money Changed Hands Freely at Show Droughts, Depression Forgotten Wave of Prosperity Organisation was Highlight

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 September 1950 · page 4

With wool prices topping an unprecedented level, stocks and wheat prices at their firmest price for many years, and most graziers, farmers, and even most wage earners prosperous, it was little wonder that the West Wyalong Show on Tuesday and Wednesday, was a memorable one in fifty-one years of activity…

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Legacy Fair November 3 Orange Pipers Will Attend

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 September 1950 · page 1

When legacy Fair is held at Forbes on November 3, lotal Torchbearers have been advised that the full band of 25 players…

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Appointments For Anti-T. B. X-Rays Show Big Increase

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 September 1950 · page 1

APPOINTMENT forms for X-ray examinations, to be conducted by the Anti-Tuberculosis Association of N.S.W. in Forbes from September 23 to October 5, are coming in increasing numbers…

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Diggers Will Hold Big Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 September 1950 · page 1

In order to raise funds for the Ardlethan Hospital and the War Memorial Swimming Pool, Ardlethan…

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Victorian Visitors Liked W.w. Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 September 1950 · page 1

Interested Victorian visitors to west Wyalong during Show week were Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dalrymple, of Warracknabeal,…

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Show Society

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 September 1950 · page 5

Several working bees have been busily engaged preparing the show ground for the forthcoming show, now only a few days away…

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Show Bullock Guessing Comp

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 September 1950 · page 4

An interesting feature of the weight guessing competition at West Wyalong Show was the fact that the steer which was…

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I.H.S. Spring Fair On October 14

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 September 1950 · page 4

A Committee of five members of the West Wyalong branch of the Parents and Citizens' Association has been formed to…

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Darleys Car Display at Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 September 1950 · page 1

A big range of cars and trucks at the West Wyalong Show, including Humber Snipe, Humber Hawk, Commer…

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Carnival in Bathurst Street Each Night Celebrations Will Offer Variety of Entertainment

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 September 1950 · page 1

Bathurst street will be transformed into a colourful bazaar for the whole week of the Celebrations, for there will be coloured lights, bright stalls, wheels, and some novel form of entertainment each night…

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Ploughed Through Mud with Sheep, Then Judged Ewes at Local Show Back Creek

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 September 1950 · page 1

Mr. J. R. Bourke, who resides on the East side of the Bland district between Quandialla and Caragabal, played his part in the success of the recent West…

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The Levante Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 September 1950 · page 10

The 1950 Levante Show will play a two-nights' season in Forbes on Friday and Saturday, September 22 and 23…

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17 Teams Attend Barmedman Hockey Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 25 September 1950 · page 6

A highlight of the Hockey Carnval at Barmedman yesterday was the good will that prevailed at a banquet…

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Ungarie C.W.A. Fair on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 September 1950 · page 1

Stalls have been erected and other details attended to in preparation for the Ungarie CWA Fair, to be held to-morrow…

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Beautiful Blooms at Church of England Flower Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 September 1950 · page 1

Many beautiful flowers were exhibited at the Church of England Flower Show in the Parish Hall last Friday afternoon. Entries were good, and in the cut flower display, the ranunculi, were…

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Child Hit by Swinging Horse. Accident at Greenethorpe Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1950 · page 6

Tiny Janet Cook, of Greenethorpe. was hit by one of the horses on a small horse-o-plane at the Greenethopre Show last…

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Two-up Spielers Get Short Shift at Greene-thorpe Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1950 · page 6

A bare-faced approach was made to Police Constable Snow, of the Cowra Police Force, by spielers who wanted to organise a two…

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