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

Shows & fairs, 1912

325 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 17

Parkes Show Dates. (To the Editor of the Champion.)

Western Champion · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 23

Sir.—I notice by a recent issue of your paper that, by a majority vote of those present, the Committee of the Parkes P. A. and H. Association,…

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P., A. and H. Association. Revising the Rules

Forbes Times · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 3

A special meeting of members of the Forbes P.,A. and H. Association was held at the Shire Council cham bers on Thursday morning for the…

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Western District Royal Show Exhibit

Forbes Times · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 4

Amongst the correspondence at the meeting of the P., A. and H. Sociaty committee on Thursday morning were communications from the secretary of Bathurst…

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The Royal Show

Forbes Times · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 4

The Royal Show, which begins on April 2nd next in Sydney, promises to be even larger than any of its immediate predecessors. The…

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A Vexed Question. The Flooring of the Show Pavilion. To the Editor

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 2

Sir,—I read with much pleasure Mr. Hogan's letter in your valued journal of Saturday last. In it, after belabouring the gentlemen who spoke in favor of…

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P.A and H. Assn. the New Committee. Only Three New Members

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 2 March 1912 · page 4

Following will be found a list of the successful candidates in the ballet recently taken of members of the P. A. and H Association to decide those who shall…

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Public Schools Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 2

The teachers of the district met on Saturday last to complete their programme for the forthcoming Public Schools Exhibition on Friday, March…

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Public Schools Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 4

The Cowra Superior Public School is actively engaged on work for the forthcoming Exhibition. The exhibit from this school will include, mapping, relief…

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Mysterious Aduction. Only Cinematograph Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 3

There has been talk for several days in Paris of the mysterious abduction of a girl of 16 (wired the correspondent of the "Telegraph" on November 3). A…

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Progressive Eugowra. From Carnival to Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 3

A public meeting was held at Eugowra on the 13th instant, for the purpose of forming a P. A. and H. Association at Eugowra,…

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The Police Magistrate's Absence. Not Fair to the Public

Forbes Times · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday, Mr. Hassall, C.,P.S, drew attention to the fact of honorary magistrates being asked to adjudicate on lengthy cases. They had…

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A Fair Circassian. for Charity's Sake

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 5

Miss Mornington-Smith rattled the silk bag which swung at her girdle while her glancing eyes went brightly about the room. Her fair young…

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The Coming Royal Show

Forbes Times · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 8

Entries for the Royal Show, which begins on April 2nd next, have closed. Up to the present the Secretary is not in a position to supply the…

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Growing Crops Competition £10 10s Prize Next Show

Forbes Times · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 4

At the committee meeting of the P., A. and H. Society,held on Thursday the deferred letter from the sceretary of the Farmers and…

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Public Schools Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 3

The teachers of the, district have everything well in hand in oonneotion with their exhibition on Friday next. On Saturday last they met on the Show…

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Woodstock Annuil Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the Woodstock F & S Assn was hold on Saturday wook when the following were present:—Messrs Rowlands (presidect), A W Whitney, A…

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Show Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 6

A meeting of the committee was held at the Royal Hotel on Saturday forenoon, at which the attendance was only moderate and Mr. T. Tout…

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Show Committee. Monthly Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Globe Hotel on Thursday afternoon. Present—Messrs S. Wilson (chair), Punton,…

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Forbes Cattle at Sydney Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1912 · page 2

Mr J. D. Beddie, of "Glenoma," has an exhibit for the Sydney show which is worthy of the district. It consists of three bulls under twelve…

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Public Schools' Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 3 April 1912 · page 2

This event took place on Friday last, and was very largely attended. The exhibition of work was truly excellent, and comprised over 2000 exhibits…

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