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

Shows & fairs, 1912

325 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 17

Canowindra Show

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 28 September 1912 · page 4

Fine bright weather prevailed on the second day of the annual Show of the Canowindra P., A., and H. Association, consequently the special train…

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Further Show Items

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 28 September 1912 · page 4

Among the visitors present at the Show we omittod to mention Messrs. John McIntosh (Victoria) Buckingham (Sydney)…

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The Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 2 October 1912 · page 2

The weather conditions for the opening at the show to day (Tues. day) are ideal. Crowds of people are in town, the hotel…

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The Eugowra Show

Forbes Times · Wednesday 2 October 1912 · page 2

The first show to be held at Eugowra takes place to-day, and as a public holiday has been proclaimed in Forbes for the occasion a goodly number should make the…

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A Great Day on the Show Ground. Sat., October 12, '12 Skuthorp's Buckjumping Show. Throwing and Tying Cattle for the Championship of the World Old Time Australia. Throwing and Tying Cattle

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 October 1912 · page 9

When I think of it my mind goes back to the good old days to where the cattle rush in the far away and the outlaw bullock breaks from the…

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Hospital Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 3 October 1912 · page 22

A meeting of the Hospital Carnival Committee was held on Tuesday evening, the members present being Messrs Medlyn (chair), Sykes, E. Best,…

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Carnival Coo-ees

Western Champion · Thursday 3 October 1912 · page 11

Carnival day, Wednesday week. The 16th day of October, 1912. Just tie a knot in your finger so as not to forget it…

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Municipal Fair Play. (To the Editor.)

Western Champion · Thursday 3 October 1912 · page 20

Sir,—There is an old proverb which reads "He who says the least sees the most." This would appear to fittingly apply to our delegates at the…

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Eugowra Show. First Annual Exhibition. Fine Weather and a Big Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 6

For some years past a farmers and settlers' carnival has been held annually at Eugowra, and very successful and popular functions had they…

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Am Unique Exhibition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 2

THERE is now on view in premises near Hall's butcher's shop an exhibition of a truly interesting and most novel character. On entering the building the…

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The Show Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 4

The ball was held in the School of Arts the same night, and was a signal success. Something like: 70 or 80 couples were in attendance, and…

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Cartloads of Cats. Hoax at an Irish Fair

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 4

An extraordinary hoax has just been perpetrated at Ballymena, County Antrim. Some time ago (wrote the London…

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Eugowra Show. Smoke Concert and Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 4

The smoke concert in connection with the inaugural Eugowra show was held on Wednesday night in the local hall, Mr J. T. Noble presiding…

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Forbes P., A. and H. Association. Last Show Balance Sheet

Forbes Times · Saturday 5 October 1912 · page 6

A committee meeting of the above Association was held at the Shire Chambers on Thursday morning, when there were present—Messrs. A. J. Reymond…

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P. A and H. Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 5 October 1912 · page 4

A meeting of the above was held on Thursday last, the President (Mr. F. J. L. Dunlop) occupying the chair. A letter was read from Mr. W. L…

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The Eugowra Show. A Successful Exhibition. in Splendid Weather

Forbes Times · Saturday 5 October 1912 · page 3

It is just five years ago that the Eugowra Farmers and Settlers' Association decided upon the holding of a carnival, and the initial…

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Wyalong Show. Highly Successful Exhibition. Favorable Weather Condiditions--Record Attendance

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 5 October 1912 · page 2

Presipent—Mr S. Wilson; VicePresidents—Messrs A. Andrew, G. Punton, D. H. Rankin, K. A. I3uttenshaw; Committee—Messrs-—…

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Eugowra Jockey Club. Show 'Meeting

Forbes Times · Saturday 5 October 1912 · page 3

A successful day's racing took place at Eugowra on Thursday, when the Jockey Club held a one-day's meeting following the first…

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The Forbes Times. Saturday, October, 5, 1912 Local and General. Buckjumping Show

Forbes Times · Saturday 5 October 1912 · page 4

Mr. Lance Skuthorpe's famous buckjumping show is announced to appear in Forbes to-day, and should the weather be propitious is sure to be well attended…

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Show Smoke Social

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 9 October 1912 · page 2

The above was held on the balcony of the Globe Hotel on Wednesday night The President (Mr S. Wilson) occupied the chair, and there…

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