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

Shows & fairs, 1908

103 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 6

Our Sydney Letter the Labour Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 2

THE Labour carnival is over, and the workaday world is settling into its usual channels. The procession was marred by a high wind, which damaged…

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School of Arts Flower Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 2

THE above will be held in November, and judging by the interest already taken by the ladies and others, a great success is anticipated. A well attended meeting was held on…

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Hospital Carnival fleeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 14 October 1908 · page 2

The public meeting called for Monday night for the purpose of arranging a programme for the Annual Hospital Carnival, was poorly attended…

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The A.J.C. Spring Carnival

Western Champion · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 9

Favoured right through with brilliant weather, the A.J.O. Spring M[?]ing was brought to a successful conclusion at Randwick on Saturday, Attendance…

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Hospital Carnival Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 21 October 1908 · page 2

The second meeting in connection with the Hospital Carnival was held on Monday night, at Prest's hotel. There was a very large attendance, and…

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At the Franco British Exhibition

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 October 1908 · page 6

A CORNER OF THE IRISH VILLAGE…

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St George's Flower Show

Western Champion · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 16

The annual flower show in connection with St. George's Church of England is to be held at West's Hall on Wednesday and Thursday of next…

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Hospital Carnival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 4

A apecial meeting of this committee wag held last night, to amend the Carnival programme, iu accordance with the Attorney General's…

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Hospital Carnival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 5

The Hospital Carnivul Committee drevr up a programing for Nov. 9th. It included horse, pony racing and trotting events but doubts were…

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St George's Flower Show

Western Champion · Friday 30 October 1908 · page 10

We are requested to state that the prize awards in connection with the above show are payable at the CHAMPION Office, to-day (Friday). Our…

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St George's Church. Annual Flower Show

Western Champion · Friday 30 October 1908 · page 11

The annual Flower Show in connection with St. George's Church of England, was successfully opened on Wednesday last at West's Hall. In…

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Tiger and Bull Fight the Nemesis Thereof. a Disgraceful Exhibition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 6

Outrageous scenes, caused by one of the most disgusting exhibitions ever witnessed on a plaza de toros, are described by the "Temps" correspondent at San…

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Hospital Carnival Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the Carnival Committee was held at Turners Royal Hotel last night. Mr G. Punton presided, and about a dozen members were present…

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Hillston Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 4

The Lachlan Pastoral and Agricultural Society held its annual show last Thursday. The weather was warm, and the attendance good. Very…

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The Carnival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 4

The Hospital Carnival Committee has made extensive arrangments for the gathering on the 9th. The programme is a lengthy and interesting…

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The Hossital Carnival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 4

The Committee met last night and completed arrangements in connection with the sports The day will be observed by the mines…

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The Show Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 4

A special meeting of this Committee was held on Thursday at Turrets Hotel. Mr D Raukin presided and about 20 members were…

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Hospital Carnival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 11 November 1908 · page 2

The weather on Monday was f[?] and clea and [?] committe[?] and stewards were busy from [?] eany hour in making preparati[?]…

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Wheat Prizes at Show's

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 November 1908 · page 4

Mr. Geo, Sutton, government wheat experimentalist, condemns the offering of prizes at agricultural shows for the best bag of wheat, pointing out that…

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School of Arts Flower Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Wednesday 11 November 1908 · page 1

THE above, initiated by the President, Mr Jeffreys, in aid of funds toward paying off the balance due on the billiard-room, eventuated on Friday and Saturday last,…

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