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

Shows & fairs, 1908

103 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 6

The Show Successful Function

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 August 1908 · page 4

Last issue of the LACHLANDER contained a brief outline of the first day's proceedings at the show which transpired on Tuesday and…

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Forbes Show. a Successful Exhibition

Western Champion · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 13

The annual exhibition of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association opened on Wednesday with a very good attendance of the public,…

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Bogan Gate Carnival

Western Champion · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 13

The second annual carnival in connection with the Bogan Gate Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be held-at Bogan Gate on Wednesday…

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CORRESPONDENCE It must be distinctly understood that while inserting all matters of controversial interest, we in no way identify ourselves with the opinions expressed the Daily Press and the Labor Party an Appeal for British Fair Play. to the Editor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 August 1908 · page 4

Sir:--The unfair tactics of the Daily Press during the late Motion of Censure has made it an imperative duty for me to address a few words to citizens of this State,…

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Began Gate Carnival. a Highly Successful Exhibition

Western Champion · Friday 21 August 1908 · page 14

The second annual carnival at Bogan Gate was held on Wednesday aud proved a highly Buccossful gathering, marking a distinct advance on the…

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The Trundle Show

Western Champion · Friday 21 August 1908 · page 13

The annual exhibition of the Peadle P and A Association which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday [?] promises to be v ery succwessful, the recent…

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Wyalong Show Committee Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 26 August 1908 · page 4

A meeting of the above was held on Thursday last. Present Messrs. Holmes, chair, Hutchinson Tubman Neilson, Vinnecombe, Brown,…

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Exhibition Scandal. Population of a City. Without a Doctor

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 26 August 1908 · page 7

The evidence show that the sanitary condition of the Franco-British Exhibition is doplorable, especially near the ambulance station. It is the opinion of the jury that a…

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Bogan Gate Show. a Great Success. a Record Attendance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 26 August 1908 · page 4

The second annual carnival of Bogan Gate was held on the 19th instant. Glorious weather prevailed throughout, a record attendance being…

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Swiss[?] Fair

Western Champion · Friday 28 August 1908 · page 12

A novel and [?]ing entertainment in [?] funds of the People's Insti[?] be held at West's hall d[?] week in the…

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Bogan Gate. Carnival Smoke Concert

Western Champion · Friday 28 August 1908 · page 4

The smoke concert in connection with the annual carnival was held at Gibb's Railway Hotel on Wednesday evening (19th inst) the President (Mr…

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Bogan Gate. Some Show Notes

Western Champion · Friday 28 August 1908 · page 5

The old ancient who found himself in difficulties, and asked for advice was told to pray to Jupiter and at the same time to put his shoulder to the wheel…

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Trundle Show. a Great Success

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 September 1908 · page 3

Although it is only three years since the first show was held in Trundle, the exhibition on Tuesday and Wednesday last proved more successful and…

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Swiss Village Fair. a Successful Entertainment

Western Champion · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 16

The Swiss Village Fair in aid of the building fund of the People's Institute is now in full swing in West's Hall, and is deservedly well patronised…

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The Trundle Carnival. Notes and Comments

Western Champion · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 4

Efforts are being made to increase the attractiveness of the Hunters section at the next show, and a substantial prize will be offered…

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parkes P. A. & H. Association. the Annual Show First Notice

Western Champion · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 12

The annual carnival in connection with the Parkes P, and A. Association was held on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. The original dates…

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Cowra Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1908 · page 2

WE draw the attention of our readers to the avdt. re the Cowra Show in this issue, Generous prizes are given for trots, hunters, draught stallion, blood stallion, buggy horse,…

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Wyalong District Show Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 5 September 1908 · page 4

A meeting of the above Committee was held on Thursday evening at Turner's Hotel. Mr Rankin, Presi dent, occupied the chuir, and there…

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Grenfell P., A., H., & I. Association Thirty-second Annual Exhibition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1908 · page 2

THE Grenfell P., A., & H. Association opened their thirty-second Exhibition on Wednesday, the weather being anything but favourable. On Tuesday a…

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The Methodist Fancy Fair

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 9 September 1908 · page 2

On Wednesday (to-night the 9th) the Methodist Fancy Fair opend This, attractive method of rai-ing funds for a good purpose should meet with full,…

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