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

Shows & fairs, 1954

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State Governor to Open 1954 W. Wyalonc Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 July 1954 · page 1

The State Governor, Lieut-General Sir John Northcott, will officially open the 1954 West Wyalong Show on September 8. This was announced by the…

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Show Rates Lowered

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 July 1954 · page 1

A good example of town co-operation was given at the P.A. and H. Association meeting on Tuesday which…

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New Deal Sought for Pigs at Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 July 1954 · page 1

A plea to brighten the pig. pavilion at the Forbes Show was made by an Association member, Mr. A. E. Sunter Clarke,…

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Eugowra District News Child Art Show in Education Week

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 July 1954 · page 6

AN exhibition of international child art will conclude Education Week at Eugowra, where a daily programme of interest has been arranged to begin on Saturday, August 14…

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CYO Baby Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 July 1954 · page 3

There was keen competition amongst both babies and mothers when the Catholic Youth Organisation conducted their…

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Two Requests From Barmedman Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 6

Two requests from the Barmedman Show Committee were placed before the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council…

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Good Donations for Schoolboys' Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 9

Public support and enthusiasm for this year's Rugby League Schoolboys' Carnival, to be held on Saturday, August 7, promises…

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Bedgerabong Gets Ready for Show in 3 Weeks' Time

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 8

The Bedgerabong P. A. and H. Association Show will be held on August 21-- three weeks away…

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Show Increases Insurance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 August 1954 · page 1

The committee of the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Assoation decided at its meeting last Thursday night to increase…

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New Life Members for Show Assn

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 August 1954 · page 1

New life members accepted at last Thursday night's meeting of the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association…

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West Wyalong Show Only Six Weeks Away

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 August 1954 · page 2

With the West Wyalong Show only a little over five weeks away, the P.A.H. and I. Association committee finalised a lot of business in businesslike manner at its…

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Show Again Debars Art Union and Raffles

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 August 1954 · page 1

The West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association committee, in Accordance with ah unwritten policy, has again refused an application by the promoter of an art…

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Show Society Pays Tribute to Mr. G. Kenney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 August 1954 · page 1

References to the work of Mr. G. G. Kenney in the interests of the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association were made at a meeting of the committee last…

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Governor To Open Country Art Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1954 · page 3

The Governor (Lieut.-Gen. Sir John Northcott) has agreed to perform the official opening of the proposed country art…

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54 Teams in Schoolboys' Football Annual Carnival at Forbes Showground

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1954 · page 1

Entries have been received from 20 schools, and 54 teams have already nominated for the schoolboys'…

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Early Attack on Hoppers Will Show Use of Modern Aids

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 August 1954 · page 7

Grasshopper destruction with modern insecticides will be demonstrated by the Department of Agriculture at a number of country centres early next month…

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Preparations In Train For Fine Bedgerabong Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 August 1954 · page 8

On Saturday. August 21, the Monwonga - Bedgerabong Show will be held. Entries should be made early…

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M. and D. Plus M and B - But Show Goes on

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 August 1954 · page 1

Practically the whole of the Musical and Dramatic company suffered from [?]flu during the recent "Love's A…

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Cent. Western Schools' Athletic Carnival Tomorrow

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1954 · page 1

More than 260 children will take part in the Central Western Districts' athletic carnival to be held on Spooner Oval…

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Show Dates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 August 1954 · page 5

The following is a list of coming shows in this area: Weethalle: August 18. Lake Cargelligo: August 24…

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