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

Shows & fairs, 1907

200 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 10

All Nations' Fair

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 10 August 1907 · page 4

The Methodist Ladies' Church Aid Association has fixed September 4 as the opening day of the above, to continue until the 9th, the proceeds to go…

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Dark Hair and Fair

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 10 August 1907 · page 3
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

It is said that more fair Vote than dark one[?] remain unmarried, and people residing in the country have lighter fair than those who live in towne, owing to…

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Show Smoke Concert

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 4

Inclusive of visitors and members, about 50 people attended the annual smoke concert in connection with the P. A. and H. Association on the…

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Local and General News. Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 16 August 1907 · page 5

A MEETING was held on Friday last at St. Stephen's Church of England for the purpose of inaugurating the work for, the coming Flower Show and…

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Parkes Show

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 16 August 1907 · page 10

PARKES Show, which was officially opened yesterday, was favored with beautiful weather, and, as a result the attendance (about 2500) was much…

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Forbes Show. Second Day

Western Champion · Friday 16 August 1907 · page 15

Perfect weather prevailed on the second day of the show, and there was a very large attendance, fully 4000 parsons being present. The following…

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Parkes Show. a Splendid Success. Magnificent Weather. Oyer 5000 Present

Western Champion · Friday 16 August 1907 · page 12

The annual Show of the Parkes P A and H Association was opened under the most favorable circumstances on the local show ground on Wednesday…

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P. A. and H. Association

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 August 1907 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of above was held on Saturday forenoon last, present Messrs Brady, (in chair), Reardon, T. Tasker, Mooney, Rogerson,…

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Began Gate Carnival

Western Champion · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 15

On Wednesday nest, 28th inst, a carnival, promoted by the residents of Bogan Gate, is to be held in that centre. The prize list, which has been…

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Show Notes

Western Champion · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 4

In the competition for milch cow Mr J T. Best's nomination scored 78 points yielding 24 lbs of milk with a 3 test, and Mrs Heraghty's entrant was second…

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The Coming Show

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 20

THE schedule of prizes for the Annual Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition, in aid of the foods of St. Stephen's Church, has been issued and copies…

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The Trundle Show

Western Champion · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 15

The second annual show of the Trundle P A and H Association was held on Wednesday and the Committee thereof must be congratulated on…

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Parkes Show the Smoke Concert

Western Champion · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 6

The usual Smoke Concert in connection with the annual exhibition of the P and A Association was held in the Masonic Hall on the first evening…

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Parkes Show the District Exhibit

Western Champion · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 23

When, in the earlier part of last year, the idea of having a district exhibit at the annual show was mooted, there were not wanting crities who…

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Parkes Jockey Club the Show Meeting

Western Champion · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 22

This meeting was held on the local course on Friday last and proved far and away the most successful 'off' day meeting yet held by the Club. The…

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Parkes Show. Mr James Watt's Exhibit

Western Champion · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 5

An excellent object lesson to district farmers was afforded by the splendid collection of farm produce contained in the exhibit shown by Mr James Watt,…

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Trundle and Its Carnival. The 2nd Annual Show, Etc. A Successful Series of Events

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 August 1907 · page 4

Every country town of any importance has its annual carnival period. when the locality abandons itself to industrial competitions, sports, and…

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The Trundle Carnival at the Show and Elsewhere. Show Notes

Western Champion · Friday 30 August 1907 · page 5

An excellent luncheon was provided by F Catts of Forbes, and Mr J Colbran had the publican's booth Messrs Beale and Co had a good…

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The Trundle Carnival at the Show and Elsewhere. Tennis Championship

Western Champion · Friday 30 August 1907 · page 4

The tournament for the district championship and a Cop valued at 15 guineas, subscribed by residents of Trundle, was ployed on the Trundle…

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