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

Shows & fairs, 1905

197 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 10

Wyalong Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 9 August 1905 · page 3

A meeting of [?] Snow Committee of the P.A.H. and I. Association was held in Hurtigan's Hotel on Saturday last. Mr. D. H. Ru[?]kin occupied the…

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The Show. a Huge Success

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 August 1905 · page 2

Once more is that season of the year upon us that is pregnant greater significance to the town and district than the advent of Xmas, and…

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P. A. and H Association

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 11 August 1905 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the above was held in the School of Arts Hall on Saturday afternoon last. There were present: Messrs G K…

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Industrial Exhibition

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 11 August 1905 · page 8

The second annual industrial exhibition and flower show, in connection with St. Steplien's Church of England, will be held ion October 12, 13 and 14…

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Parkes Annual Show

Western Champion · Friday 11 August 1905 · page 13

On Wednesday and Thursday of next week, the 34th exhibition of the Parkes P A and H Association is to be held on the local show ground, and if…

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Show Handicap Trot

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 11 August 1905 · page 9

At the last meeting of the P.A. and H. Association Committee a complaint was lodged by a member thereof, that, in connection with the trotting event on…

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Forbes Show

Western Champion · Friday 11 August 1905 · page 13

Perfect weather prevailed at the opening of the Show yesterday and the attendance was good The entries proved a record over 1,100 being…

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The Show Judge

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 11 August 1905 · page 7

As a general rule The poor judge is a fool (To the man who does NOT get a prize), He has no common sense…

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Forbes Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 August 1905 · page 1

Forbes last week was in a furore of excitement, the occasion being the annual show. According to our contemporaries the " Times " and the "…

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" Frog-faced''' Bulldogs. Malpractices in the Show Ring That Are Being Swept Away

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 August 1905 · page 6

The utter condemnation lately promulgated by the London Kennel Club regarding the " faking" of dogs sent to exhibitions has thrown a lurid light upon the…

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Local Items. Canowindra P., A., and H. Association

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 18 August 1905 · page 2

The adjourned annual meeting of the above will be held in the School of Arts Hall to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 3 p.m. The principal business to be…

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Industrial Exhibition

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 18 August 1905 · page 7

Schedules of prizes for the second annual Flower show,dustriul Exhibition and Flower Show, in connection with St. Stephen's Church, and which is to be…

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Horses for Exhibition

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 18 August 1905 · page 13

So long as a show horse continues to feed well he is not likely to feel the strain of constant exhibition. It is the shy feeder which is the despair of those…

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Forbes Show

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 18 August 1905 · page 2
Also in Western Champion

Fine weather favoured the Forbes show and the result was a great success. About 3000 persons attended the first day. The ground was in good condition the…

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Parkes Show. a Brilliant Success First Notice

Western Champion · Friday 18 August 1905 · page 12

The thirty-fourth exhibition of the Parkes P A and H Association opened on Wednesday. The attendance, as anticipated, showed an increase over…

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P. A. and H. Association

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 19 August 1905 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above was held in the School of Arts on 'Thursday evening. Present: Messrs. L [?] (chair), J. J…

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Railway Time Table for the Show

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 22 August 1905 · page 2

FOR the information of those who intend to make use of the train to reach the Show, we publish the following information taken from the handbill issued by Mr S. G…

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Wyalong Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 2

There is every indication that this year's show will be a record one. The enteres are coming in well, including exhibits from many places that never…

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Sale of Show Rights

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 2

On Saturday Mr Elliott sold the right for publican's booth on the snow-ground. The bidding was very spiried, and very soon passed last…

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