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

Shows & fairs, 1954

346 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 18

Governor Here Tomorrow Festive Days Begin in Forbes for Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1954 · page 1

ARRIVAL of the Governor (Lieut.-Gen. Sir John Northcott) in Forbes by special Vice-Regal rail coach to-morrow morning will inaugurate one of the most important festivals the town has ever known…

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Carnival Cabaret

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1954 · page 6

A gay carnival spirit will prevail at the Rotary fancy dress cabaret ball to be held in the Wyalong Hall next Tuesday…

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Energy Of Show President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1954 · page 1

In his first year of office as show prer sident, Mr. Ambrose Bolte admirably handled great responsibility at the annual exhibition yesterday…

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Pavilion was Show Highlight

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1954 · page 3

Visitors to the West Wyalong show agreed that the pavilion had 'never looked better' than it did during the 1954 exhibition. There were heavy entries…

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Caterers at the Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1954 · page 4

The holders of various booths at this year's West Wyalong Show reported good business during yesterday…

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Announcing at the Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1954 · page 4

Again this year, public broadcasting was in the hands of Mr. F. J. Cundill of Forbes. Mr. Cundill has an excellent…

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Show Has Efficient Secretary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1954 · page 1

Fortune has smiled very favourably on the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association with its choice of secretary. For many years, the…

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State Governor Praises Show Exhibits

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1954 · page 1

When officially opening the district's annual Show yesterday, the State Governor, Lieutenant General Sir John Northcott, commended the association for encouraging junior farmers…

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214 From Barellan Show Liquor Booth

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1954 · page 7

The Barellan Show Society took £214 from the liquor booth at the recent Barellan show. The committee members…

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Record Crowd Hears Governor Open Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1954 · page 1

In perfect spring weather, a crowd estimated at over 6500 people saw His Excellency, Lieut. General Sir John Northcott, KCMG, KCVO, CB, KStG, Governor of New South Wales, officially open the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association's 55th…

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Sheep Pavilion Feature Of The Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1954 · page 4

One of the highlights of this year's West Wyalong Show was the sheep section with exhibitors from many parts of the state competing. There were heavy entries in…

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District Successes at Lake Cargelligo Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1954 · page 9

The Lake Cargelligo P.A.H. and I. Association's annual show was a most successful and entertaining exhibition. Led by president Mr. Jack…

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See "Zimmie" at the Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 September 1954 · page 1

At the Forbes Show to-day and to-morrow there will be a very outstanding and spectacular sideshow attraction…

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Eugowra Plans For Big Annual Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 September 1954 · page 8

The last committee meeting before the Eugowra Show was held on Friday night and was well attended…

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Visiting Police For Show And Races

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 September 1954 · page 12

Owing to the visit of the Governor (Lieut.-Gen. John Northcott) and the show and races being held to-day and to-morrow,…

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Governor Opening Forbes Show To-day Town In Gay Mood For Vice-Regal Festivities

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 September 1954 · page 1

BEFLAGGED for the visit of the State Governor (Lieut.-Gen. Sir John Northcott), who will officially open the exhibition at 3 p.m. to-day, Forbes is in…

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Show President's Thanks

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 September 1954 · page 1

In a broadcast from the ring at Ariah Park show on Saturday[?], the president (Mr. Allan Harper) said he was…

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'Show' Ladies Great Job

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 September 1954 · page 1

The catering for the official and public luncheons, and the afternoon tea, at Ar[?] Park show on Saturday last was…

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Ardlethan Show Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 September 1954 · page 1

Ardlethan's 44th annual show will be held on Saturday next, 18th October. The society has long enjoyed the reputation of…

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Alleged Show Day Assault

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 September 1954 · page 6

A professional boxer, employed by Roy Bell's boxing troupe, appeared in the West Wyalong Court of…

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