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

Shows & fairs, 1951

353 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 18

Wide Range of Entries for Bribbaree Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 October 1951 · page 2

Draught horses, high jumpers, cattle, pigs, poultry and cage birds were only a few of the sections in the schedule of the annual…

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Show Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1951 · page 6

The social held on the second night of the show was very well attended, despite other attractions…

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Boxing Ford, Bailey Keen to Show K.o. Methods

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1951 · page 10

The stage is all set for boxing to-morrow night. As is usual with these affairs promoted by the Y.C.W. and organised…

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Spring Flower Show and Fair

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 October 1951 · page 2

Don't forget to go along to the Methodist Church Spring Flower Show and Fair that will be held in the Presbyterian Hall on Friday,…

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People at the Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1951 · page 6

Attractive wife of the Bribbaree Show President, Mrs. Clive West, of "Balmoral," Bribbaree, was seen in the pavilion with Mrs. A…

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Supper Will Follow Night at Movie Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 October 1951 · page 4

West Wyalong branch of the R.S.L. will entertain members of the R.S.L. Auxiliary, and others at supper on Monday night…

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Record Gate, Entries, at Bribbaree Show Superb Horsemanship In Ring

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1951 · page 6

A perfect day—a lovely rural setting, and a crowd out for fun all helped to make the 26th Bribbaree show an outstanding success. It easily lived up to its proud boast of being "the best one…

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Amalgamation of Grounds Proposed for Show Society and Race Clubs Mayor and Shire President Requested to Convene Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1951 · page 1

At the meeting of the Show Society last Friday night many matters of import were dealt with, not the least among them being the revision of the schedule for next year, and the question of amalgamating the showgrounds with the racecourse…

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Weethalle's 15th Baby & Flower Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 October 1951 · page 1

The 15th annual flower and baby show in aid of the B.N.A. Auxiliary held at Weethalle was an outstanding success. It is expected that the nett profit will be over £80. All the entries were of a…

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Colourful Display at Flower Show "Make Grenfell More Beautiful," Says Mayor."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 October 1951 · page 2

If a horticultural Society were formed in Grenfell it would be welcomed enthusiastically by most Grenfell people,…

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Forbes Third in Schools' Athletic Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1951 · page 8

The C.W.D.P.S.A.A.A. annual sports were held at Young on Tuesday. October 9, after having been postponed twice previously…

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River and Creek Water Good Stock In Fair Condition

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 16 October 1951 · page 1

The weather during the past month has been mild, with falls of rain from 1 to 1 12 inches throughout the district, reported…

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Roses Predominated Methodist Flower Show Attracts Crowd

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 16 October 1951 · page 2

Some of the most glorious roses that one could wish to see were on display at the Annual Rose show, conducted by the Methodist Church, last Friday afternoon. A large table extending almost…

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Show Guessing Stewards Retire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 October 1951 · page 6

Mr. Alex Downey, who, with Messrs Alex and George Grintell, has been a steward on the guessing…

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Delegates to Show Assns. Conference

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 October 1951 · page 7

The president of the West Wyalong Show Society, Mr. F. W. Maslin, and secretary, Mr. A. G Cattle, were appointed…

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High Praise For Show Judge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 October 1951 · page 6

Members of the West Wyalong show committee spoke appreciatively of the support given the…

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Grenfell Boys Do Well Successful in Cycling Events at Young Spring Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1951 · page 3

The activities of the Grenfell Cycling Club commenced last Tuesday night, when seven local boys entered in the carnival at…

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Jubilee Bowls Carnival

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 19 October 1951 · page 2

Six visiting teams, from Trangio, Parkes, W. Wyalong, Tottenham and two from Lake Cargelligo, also six local teams, took part…

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Quandialla Public Meeting Regarding Roads End of the Football Season Record Success of Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 October 1951 · page 11

Despite frowning skies and a howling north-westerly in the early morning (which fortunately abated later in the day)…

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Saturday Night's Street Carnival Novelties . . . Races . . . Open Air Concert

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 23 October 1951 · page 1

The final night of the Celebrations went with an air of gaiety, when the large crowd that gathered in the street was kept amused by the committee's of the Ugly Man Competition until 9 o'clock. There was the usual competitions…

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