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

Shows & fairs, 1906

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

Forbes Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 1

A large number of Condobolin visitors attended the Forbes Show, the crowd at which on the second day numbered nearly 5000 people…

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A Central Show

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 11

THE proposal to hold one big central show annually in each of the large districts of the State found a warm and enthusiastic advocate in Mr. B. B…

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The Trundle Show

Western Champion · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 11

On Thursday next, 23rd inst., the first show of the newly-established Trundle Agricultural and Pastoral Association is to be held. The…

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Peak Hill Show. (Parkes Champion.)

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 17

A VISITOR to the Peak Hill Show sends us the following interesting notes of the gathering:—Year after year we see improvements in the Peak Hill…

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Parkes Show. a Successful Exhibiton Magnificent Weather and a Huge Attendance. [First Notice.]

Western Champion · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 12

On Wednesday and Thursday the 35th exhibition of the parkes P.A. and H. Association was held, and the attendant success must indeed be…

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Fair Play. "Wanted in Work

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 3

I hardly know anything more strange than that you recognise honesty in play, and you do not in work. In your lightest games you have always…

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German Art in London. Show at Knightsbridge

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 3

The exhibition of modern German art at the Princess Gallery, Knightsbridge is due to the spontaneous desire of British artists who have…

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Parkes Show. a Successful Exhibition. [Second Notice.]

Western Champion · Friday 24 August 1906 · page 3

As noted in our last issue perfect weather prevailed for both days of our annual exhibition, and the attendance on each day was a record one, the…

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

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 24 August 1906 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held in the School of Arts Hall on Saturday afternoon last, immediately following the last meeting of the present…

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Parkes Show

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 24 August 1906 · page 2

THE 35th annual exhibition of Parkes P. A. and H. Association, held on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, was a great success. Beautiful weather…

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Fruit Exhibition in London. Victorian Exhibits Successful

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 24 August 1906 · page 15

At the second of the series of fruit shows in London, the Victorian exhibits obtained the highest award. The shows are being held under the auspices of the…

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Parkes Jockey Club. Show Meeting

Western Champion · Friday 24 August 1906 · page 13

The regular Show Race Meeting in connection with the Parkes Jockey Club took place on Friday last. Notwithstanding the threatening weather…

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Parkes Show. the Machinery Exhibits

Western Champion · Friday 24 August 1906 · page 6

One of the most attractive features at the late Show, especially to country visitors, was the large and varied collection of machinery, which occupied…

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Parkes Show. the District Exhibit

Western Champion · Friday 24 August 1906 · page 20

The exhibit of district products at the Parkes Show was a very successful one, and attracted attention and warm expressions of admiration…

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School Children at the Show

Western Champion · Friday 24 August 1906 · page 12

On the morning of the second day of the show the senior scholars of the local Public School, accompanied by the head teacher, Mr D Ferguson, and…

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Trundle Show. [By Our Special Reporter.] Trundle

Western Champion · Friday 24 August 1906 · page 13

Fine weather prevailed for the show to-day There was a splendid, attendance, estimated at over 1500 The entries were good, the ring events…

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THIS Western Champion and Parkes and Forbes Representative Frlday, August 24, 1906. Show Prizes

Western Champion · Friday 24 August 1906 · page 12

Winners in the various sections at the recent Show are reminded that the prizes awarded are ready for distribution and may be obtained on…

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Cowra Show

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 25 August 1906 · page 4

The annual exhibition of the Cowra P.A and H. Association taking place on 19 and 20 September next promises to be the best yet held. For obvious reasons this forecase…

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Trundle Show a Pronounced Success, an Auspicious Beginning. Record Crowds

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 August 1906 · page 4

In the majority of country townships, the distance between the offering of a practical suggestion and the materialisation of the same, is very…

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Trundle Show. Highly Successful Exhibition

Western Champion · Friday 31 August 1906 · page 8

On Thursday last, 23rd inst, the inaugural show of the newly-formed Trundle P and A Association was held on the local ground, and proved more…

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