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

Shows & fairs, 1951

353 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 18

QUANDIALLA Round-up Of Sport Daffodil Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 September 1951 · page 10

Quandialla hall was a scene of color last Saturday when largo numbers of daffodils were displayed for sale at the annual daffodil…

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Flashback on Forbes: Show Smoke Concerts (No. 20

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 September 1951 · page 4

In the olden days and its olden ways the Show carnival spirit submerged the community of Forbes. The largest circus proprietors, such…

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Show Guessing Competitions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 September 1951 · page 6

The results of guessing competitions conducted at the West Wytilorig show were announced this morning by the secretay…

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"Newgrove" Pony[?]Stud Show Successes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 September 1951 · page 3

"Newgrove" pony stud, owned by Mrs. Willsallen, continues its run of successes at Grenfell and district shows…

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Chief Officials of the Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 September 1951 · page 2

The president, Mr. W. S. Clarke, is serving his fourth term as president. In the general supervision of the show,…

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Ambulance Officer's Report on Ungarie Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 September 1951 · page 1

A special report on the Ungarie Show was presented by the Bland Shire Ambulance driver, Mr. J. Martyn, to last week's meeting of the council…

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Record Gate at Outstanding Ariah Park Agricultural Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 September 1951 · page 2

An attractive showground, brilliant sunshine, and the generous hospitality of the show committee drew a record cro wd to the Ariah Park Show on Saturday. Gate receipts were £234—£4 higher than last year's record. The show society also had…

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W. Ingrey & Son's Sheep Successful at Cowra Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 September 1951 · page 3

W. W. Ingrey and Son's "Yarraglen" Merino Stud had remarkable success at Cowra Show, winning 12 first prizes, 9 seconds,…

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Polocrosse Carnival Great Success Fast Clean Games Thrill Spectators

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1951 · page 1

EXCELLENT polocrosse marked all matches at the carnival held at the Showground on Friday and Saturday, under the aegis of the Forbes Polocrosse Club. Weather conditions were ideal, and brought a good…

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Daffodil Fair A Success £115 Raised

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 September 1951 · page 1

The Grenfell Girl Guides' Association raised £115 at a Daffodil Fair held in the Guides' and Scouts' Hall on…

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25 Teams to Play in Hockey Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 September 1951 · page 4

A total of 25 teams will be competing in the West Wyalong combined hockey clubs' monster carnival at West Wyalong Recreation Ground on Sunday…

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Additional Awards at Ariah Park Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 September 1951 · page 7

Awards wheth Mr. E. J. Smith, of West Wyalong, gained at Ariah Park show, in the poultry section, were not, listed…

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Girl Guides' Arts & Crafts Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 September 1951 · page 5

The annual Arts and Crafts exhibition was again successfully held last Tuesday afternoon. This year the proceeds will be…

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Caravan On Show To-morrow

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 September 1951 · page 1

Mr. Fred Armstrong, who is back in Forbes renewing friendships after a lengthy absence, will be here for the next week or ten…

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Public Holiday for the Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 September 1951 · page 8

A public holiday for the second day of the show, Wednesday, 26th, was gazetted last Friday. This was the result or an application to…

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BEDGERABONG Show Meeting, Sport Personals

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 September 1951 · page 10

The meeting of the committee of the P., A. St H. Association held last week was well attended. There was a lot of business to…

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Greenethorpe Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 2

A complete report of the Greenethorpe Show will be in Thursday's issue of "The Record."…

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1,500 Blooms at Daffodil Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 2

"A host of golden daffodils" were on display at the methodist Ladies' Church Aid daffodil afternoon on…

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Mr. R. T. Carr Exhibits Champion Wheat at Temora Annual Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 1

Mr. Reg. T. Carr, of Wamboyne Road, West Wyalong, who was a successful exhiibtor in the wheat section at the West Wyalong show, was also…

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Lovely Aprons at Show Novel Afternoon Attraction

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 25 September 1951 · page 1

The Apron Show held at the Parish Hall by the Church of England Women's Guild last Friday afternoon, attracted a good variety of aprons, and quite a large crowd of ladies. The afternoon tea served by the…

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