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

Shows & fairs, 1951

353 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 18

Show Frocking Brightness, Colour Matched Sunshine At The Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1951 · page 2

Taking time off to enjoy the fashions of the show, one was impressed by the variety of the frocking, which ranged from soft…

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Correction Of Show Award

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1951 · page 2

In the Border Leicester section of Forbes show. E. R. Simpson, of Grenfell, was awarded first prize for pen of three ewes, under it…

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Luncheon Deluxe Artificial Show Function

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1951 · page 2

Forbes P.A. & H. Association is fortunate in having such an ardent and enthusiastic supporter and worker in its behalf as Mrs…

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Show Trotting Meeting a Great Success

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1951 · page 1

The candidature of Miss Mary Johnson, Show Society queen in the Jubilee Celebrations, received a good boost on Saturday…

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Rugby Union Forbes Beats Parramatta By 13 Points to 8 In Grand Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1951 · page 6

FORBES seniors played brilliant football to beat the Parramatta first grade side at Spooner Oval on Saturday. The final scores were 13 points to 8. The game was played under ideal conditions, and…

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Gala Atmosphere At Second Day Of Show Eight Thousand People See Bright Exhibitions Brilliant First Day Augury Continued

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1951 · page 1

A GALA and picnic atmosphere under cloudless skies, with a warm sun giving ideal conditions, made the second day of the Forbes Show one of the most attractive in recent years…

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Scots Conduct Successful Fair at Tullibigeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 8

The annual Spots Fair held at Tullibigeal on September 1st was of the usual high standard and was a great success…

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Capable Show Treasurer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 1

Mr. G. Kenney, who has occupied the position or hon treas urer of the show since he arrived in West Wyalong five months…

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Ariah Park Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 1

All roads will lead to Ariah Park on Saturday next, when the annual show will lie held. There will be attractions toy…

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Show Judge to Retire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 1

Mrs. A. M. Rootes, who judged the pickles and preserves at the show for the thirteenth year in…

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Show Has First Class Secretary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 1

It is generally acknowledged that Mr. A. G. Cattle is one of the best show secretaries in the state a reputation which was again fully sustained this…

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Many Trade Exhibits at Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 4

Nearly albthe space alloted for commercial exhibits at the West Wyalong show was filled, and the exhibits created great interest. West Wyalong Motors (H, Paul, proprietor) in a…

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Big Improvements to Show Ground

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 1

This year an ambitious programme of improvement to tne ground was carried, out, under the supervision of the chairman of the works and finance…

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Thousands Attend West Wyalong Jubilee Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 1

Attracted by perfect weather, thousands packed the West Wyalong Showground yesterday for the West Wyalong' P.A.H. and I. Society's 52nd annual show. The show was one of the most successful in the history of the association…

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POLOCROSSE Carnival Attracts Eight Teams

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 September 1951 · page 11

The second annual carnival of the Forbes and District Polocrosse Club will be staged today and to- morrow, September…

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Show Prize Lambs Top Market

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 September 1951 · page 1

[?] in Edward Weaver A Company's offering of [?]Forbes sale on Tuesday wire two pens of sucker…

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Local Prizewinners at Forbes Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 14 September 1951 · page 2

Two Condobolin men, Messrs. T. D. Barlow and R. A. Clothier, took the entire pigeon section between them at the Forbes Show last week. A well-known exhibitor at the…

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Arts and Crafts Exhibition To Be Held Shortly

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 September 1951 · page 2

Final details of the are and crafts exhibition were discussed at the monthly meeting of the Guide Association last week…

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Trundle Show Prizes Taken by Local Grazier

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 14 September 1951 · page 1

A Condobolin grazier scooped the sheep pool at the Trundle Show held on 14th and 15th August He was Mr. R. K. L'Estrange,…

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Entries Coming in Well for Show Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 September 1951 · page 8

Business before the Show committee on Friday night showed that, arrangements for the 25th and 26th are well in hand…

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