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

Shows & fairs, 1954

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Hostel's Review Variety Show (CONTRIBUTED)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1954 · page 8

For the first time in years a review of local artists has been arranged under the guidance of the…

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Red Poll Success By Forbes Breeder At Dubbo Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 3

Reserve champion ribbon at Dubbo Show last week was awarded to the leading sire of "Noorongong" Red Poll Stud,…

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Co-operative Effort Lauded By Show President In Annual Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 6

IN his report covering, his stewardship as president of Eugowra P.A. & H. Association for 1953, Mr. W. J. Cutcliffe lauded the co-operative effort of his colleagues: and the public which had resulted in vast improvements…

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Move To Increase Show Committee Defeated

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 February 1954 · page 1

A move to increase the number of committeemen for the West Wyalong P.A.H. & I. Association was defeated at the annual general meeting on Friday night. The move was made by Mr…

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Votes of Thanks From Show Society

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 February 1954 · page 2

Votes of thanks to the honorary auditors, the work and finance committee, the outgoing general committee, the press, and the retiring president…

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Fashion Parade at Swim Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1954 · page 1

One of the highlights of the Swim Show and Novelty Carnival at the West Wyalong Olympic Pool on…

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Ballet at Swim Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 March 1954 · page 1

Eight West Wyalong girls, in identical costumes, will swim three water ballets at the Swim Show this Saturday night…

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Children To Star At Swim Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 March 1954 · page 1

Children will play a large part at the Swim Show at the Olympic Pool on Saturday night…

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Show And Race Dates: Matter Again Broached

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 1

At the commencement of the meeting of the P.A. & H. Association last Friday night, the president, Mr. M. Broderick,…

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Swim Show on Saturday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 1

A grand night's entertainment is promised at the Swim Show and Novelty Carnival at the Olympic Pool on Saturday…

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Marist Brothers' Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 1

The 17th annual swimming carnival of Forbes Marist Brothers' College will be held at the Olympic Pool, commencing at 8 o'clock…

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Import Show Out In League Trial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 March 1954 · page 8

Many West Wyalong players showed great premise for the 1954 season when the team played its first Rugby league trial game against Griffith…

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Primary School's Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1954 · page 4

On Friday afternoon the Primary School's annual swimming carnival was held in brilliant sunshine at the Olympic pool. The…

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Temora Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1954 · page 6

There were 60 vacancies for the Temera Show Committee, but only 52 nominations were received, and they were…

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School Swim Carnival Tomorrow Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1954 · page 8

The West Wyalong Intermediate High School's swimming carnival will be held to-morrow (Friday) night at 7.30 p.m…

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Fashions Highlight of Swim Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1954 · page 3

A parade of autumn and winter fashions from the Robin Lea Frock Salon Was the highlight of the Swim Show and novelty carnival at the Holland Park Olympic Pool at West Wyalong last Saturday night…

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CYCLING Sunday's Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 March 1954 · page 12

The biggest cycling carnival for many years will be held on Spooner Oval next Sunday afternoon, commencing at 2 p.m. Riders…

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Swimming Carnival At Cowra

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 March 1954 · page 5

Forbes swimmers and club enthusiasts who attended the novalty carnival at Cowra last Sun ay evening experienced…

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The Puppets Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 March 1954 · page 1

Those parents who escorted their youngsters to the Peter Seriven Puppets show on Monday night, some no doubt with a considerable…

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Parkes 1, Forbes 2 In Matthews Shield Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 March 1954 · page 12

Forbes Intermediate High School swimming and diving squad gained second placing to Parkes at the Matthews' Shield…

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