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

Shows & fairs, 1902

204 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 11

Original Correspondence. the Country Show (To the Editor of the "Champion.")

Western Champion · Friday 11 July 1902 · page 16

SIR—What is the benefit of a show to a district? In answer I say "practically nothing under the present miethod of management." Certainly,…

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The Forbes Show

Forbes Times · Saturday 12 July 1902 · page 4

THE schedules of prizes in connection with the forthcoming annual show at Forbes are now in course of circulation, and intending exhibitors may obtain copies on application to the secretary,…

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P., A., and H. Association. Committee Meeting

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 18 July 1902 · page 4

The usual committee meeting of the above took place on Saturday afternoon last when there was a fair attendance. Mr. Jno, Boyd, J.P., vice-president,…

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Forbes Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 18 July 1902 · page 2

The Annual Exhibition of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association will be held on 6th and 7th August. Large prizes in all sections. "Fritz," the Champion Australian…

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Local News. P., A. and H.

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 25 July 1902 · page 2

The Hon. Sec. of the P. A., and H. Association informs us that members subscriptions are being paid promptly this year most of those already received being…

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Forbes Show

Western Champion · Friday 25 July 1902 · page 10
Also in Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder

We have been requested to remind intendingexhibitors that entries for the above close on Saturday next, 26th inst. Entries will be received by wire…

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P., A., and H Association

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above will take place on Saturday next, when officers and committee to the number of 25 will be elected by the members. It is…

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Parkes Show

Western Champion · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 11

Entries for the 31st annual show of the Parkes P. A. and H. Association close on Wednesday next, 6th inst. Intending exhibitors will please make…

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Forbes Show

Western Champion · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 10
Also in Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder

The 29th Exhibibition of the Forbes P.A. and H. Association is to be held on Wednesday and Thursday next, 6th and 7th insts.. and as a splendid prize…

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The Parkes Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 2

On reference to our business columns it will be noticed that the Parkes Show is to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, August 13th and I4th, just a week after the Forbes…

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Canowindra P., A., and H. Association

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 8 August 1902 · page 2

Since the annual meeting held on Saturday last the secretary has received the following promises of specials for the 1903 show,—J. J. Finn £2 2s; J…

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Coronation Fair

Western Champion · Friday 8 August 1902 · page 10

This event, in aid of the funds of the local R.C. Church, is to be opened by Mr. J. B. Reymond, M.P., assisted by His Worship the Mayor, and Mr. A…

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Canowindra P., A., and H. Association. Annual Meeting

Canowindra Star and Woodstock Recorder · Friday 8 August 1902 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Canowindra P., A., and H. Association was held on Saturday afternoon last, the business of the meeting being to [?]…

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Millthorpe Show

Western Champion · Friday 8 August 1902 · page 10

The Millthorpe Agricultural and Pastoral Association is to be congratulated upon occupying' what is probably it, unique position, in being the absolute…

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Forbes Show

Western Champion · Friday 8 August 1902 · page 11

The Annual Show of the Forbes P. A., and H. Association was opened on Wednesday, and but a cursory glance at the exhibits, plainly told the…

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THE Western Champion and Parkes and Forbes Representative Friday, August 8, 1902. Parkes Show Races

Western Champion · Friday 8 August 1902 · page 10

We would again remind those interested in racing that the night of general entry for the Show race meeting of the Parkes Jockey Club is…

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The Show

Forbes Times · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 4

The official opening of the Show took place at about 3 o’clock on Wednesday, when the Minister and party arrived on the ground. Mr. Kidd, after congratulating the Association…

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The Forbes Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 2

WE are indebted to Mr. Geo. Cousins for the subjoined. The following Grenfell exhibitors were successful at the above Show, held on Wednesday and Thursday last:—…

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