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

Shows & fairs, 1899

92 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 5

Queen's Birthday Cycling Carnival

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 3

THIS event, which is being looked forward to by a large number of intending performers, and other cyclists, and many of the sport-loving public, takes place on…

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Poetry Fair, But Unfair

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 10

She u so fair! AH men admire Her beauty and her girlish grace. How many rivals would aspire, Were I not here to take my place!…

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Queen's Birthday Cycling Carnival

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1899 · page 2

The settling in connection with the late Carnival took place at Welby's Metropolitan Hotel on Friday night, but only a few winners were present,…

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Bicycle Carnival

Western Champion · Friday 2 June 1899 · page 11

A Cycling Carnival, under the auspices of the Parkes Bicycle Club, claimed attention at the Show Ground on Wednesday afternoon. The weather…

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Peak Hill Cycling Carnival

Western Champion · Friday 2 June 1899 · page 9

The bicycle sports, held at Peak Hill on Monday, attracted a large number of competitors, and were well patronised by the public, The…

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Boxing Contest. Ted Arthur and Jack O'brien. a 20 Rounds Exhibition

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1899 · page 2

ON Monday night the long talked of boxing contest between Ted Arthur of West Wyalong and Jack O'Brien of Albury took place in the Oddfellows' Hall, West…

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Show Ground Improvements

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 23 June 1899 · page 9

Mr. F. W. Marlin is nearing the completion of his contract for erecting a new grand stand and arts exhibiting room, removal of booth and general exhibits shed, formation…

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Royal Agricultural Society

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 24 June 1899 · page 8

The members of the Royal Agricultural Society are endeavouring to become possessed of an area of ground containing seven acres, south of their…

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The Sheep Show

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 1 July 1899 · page 4

This important exhibition which is to come off this Saturday promises to be a very successful affair. The entries for the merino section embrace 321 pens of…

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Show Week

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 7 July 1899 · page 9

Everything would point to a successful show at Condobolin this year. Already applications have been received by local hotel-keepers for rooms during the function, and…

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N.S.W. Sheepbreeders' Association Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 7 July 1899 · page 9

We are pleased to note the following in connection with the above:--Class III.--Ram under 18 months, shorn as a lamb--3rd prize, N. A. Gatenby, Jemalong; Class…

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The Sheep Show

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 8 July 1899 · page 8

The Show passed off very successfully, it being considered one of the best ever held. The merino section was very complete, probably next, door…

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The Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 14 July 1899 · page 8

We would specially remind intending exhibitors to the local Show that entries close positively on Saturday, 22nd instant--no late entries being allowed this year…

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P. A. and H. Association

Western Champion · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 10

A meeting of the Committee of above was held in Blamey's Hall on Friday, 14th July. Present: Messrs. C. J. E. Palmer (President), Genge,…

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Forbes Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 8

This takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, 1st and 2nd proximo, and promises to be a record event. Tickets at excursion rates will be issued at Condobolin and inter…

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The Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 8

Already a large number of people have arrived at Condobolin, bent on visiting the show and races here next week. Entries for the show have been flowing into the…

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Show Race, 6 Laps, 1½ Mile

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 7

J. Watson, C. Bowkett, C. Phillips, S. Brawn, A. Suteliffe, A. Munroe, P. Boulton, Jas. Muir, T. Tasker, Jas. Scott. Frank Weston. E. Crossland,…

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Show Cycle Races. League Race, 10 Laps

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 7

J. Watson, Chas. Bowkett, Chas. Phillips, S. Brown, A. Suteliffe, A. Munroe, P. Boulton, Jas. Muir, T. Tasker, Jas. Scott, Frank Weston,…

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Show Ball

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 28 July 1899 · page 7

THE Condobolin Show ball of 1899 fully maintained the importance attached to its predecessors as THE ball par excellence of the season.the…

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The R.C. Gelsha Fair

Western Champion · Friday 28 July 1899 · page 11

Judging by the efforts being put forward and the work already clone, the Catholic ladies are determined to make the "Geisha Fair" the great…

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