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

Shows & fairs, 1914

354 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 18

Parkes Show. the Smoke Concert

Western Champion · Thursday 3 September 1914 · page 14

The usual smoke concert in connection with the show was held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening (first night of the Show). There…

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38th Annual Exhibition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 2

The above opened on Tuesday last to the accompaniment of fine weather, the promising rain of the previous evening having all cleared off, the only…

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The Wyalong Show. Humored Postponement. And an Emphatic Denial

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 4

A largely attended meeting of the show committee was held on Thursday afternoon, the President Mr John Jones, being in the chair…

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The Grenfell Show. Some Forbes Winners

Forbes Times · Tuesday 8 September 1914 · page 4

At last week's Grenfell Show, which was officially opened by the Hon. John Estell, Minister for Labor and Industry in the State…

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Patriotic Carnival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 9 September 1914 · page 3

A big meeting of delegates from the various public bodies and organisations, also the Friendly Societies., was held on Monday…

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Show Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 9 September 1914 · page 2

As briefly reported in last issue a largely attended meeting of the above was held at the Metropolitan Hotel on Thursday afternoon last…

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Cudal Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 September 1914 · page 4

Amongst the prize winners at Cudal show on Wednesday were:—Blood Stallion—S. Taylor's Refrain 1; trotting mare—H. Taylor 1, C. J…

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Patriotic Carnival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 4

A largely attended meeting was held at the M.U. Oddfellows Hall on Monday night last for the purpose of deciding on a scheme for…

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Show Week Attractions. Robt. Hollyford's Theatre

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 3

A welcome feature of the Show week will be a season in our town of Robert Hollyford's famous Din Barry Company. This popular…

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Cootamundra Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 16 September 1914 · page 2

A total of 1,848 entries have been recieved for the Cootamundra Show which is being held to day (Tuesday) and to-morrow…

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Hospital Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 17 September 1914 · page 18

A meeting of the Hospital Carnival Committee was held on Thursday evening in the Council Chambers. It was reported that the registration…

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Skating Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 17 September 1914 · page 19

There was a good attendance at the carnival held in West's Hall on Wednesday evening, to mark the close of the skating season. There…

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Carnival

Forbes Times · Friday 18 September 1914 · page 7

Sydney is holding high carnival. Brass bands, processions, and public entertainments have possession of the city. Never before was there…

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Cowra Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1914 · page 4

Amongst the winners at Cowra show, which was held this week, we notice the following:—Blood stallion, S. Taylor's Retrain 1 and champion;…

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The Cowra Show

Forbes Times · Friday 18 September 1914 · page 4

The Cowra Show, held on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, was a decided success, although the attendance was not up to the…

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Local and General. Eugowra Show

Forbes Times · Friday 18 September 1914 · page 4

The Eugowra Jockey Club's Show meeting, to be held ou October 1st, is advertised in this issue. An attractive programme has been…

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Our Ladies' Letter. Keep Smiling.—Wild Flower Show.—No Waratahs.—A New Cape

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1914 · page 1

When in doubt lead trumps, is an excellent rule in the game of Bridge, but in the game of life, when in doub't—smile. At no period in our…

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Patriotic Carnival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 19 September 1914 · page 4

The programe of the big sports carnival and procession to be held on Eight-hours' Day, in aid of the Patriotic Fund is now in circulation…

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Our Carnival Week. A Great Success. In Showery Weather. the Show. First Day

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 19 September 1914 · page 3

The thirty-fourth Annual Show of the Cowra P., A. and H. Association, opened on Tuesday in splendid weather. Notwithstanding the severe…

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The Wyalong Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 19 September 1914 · page 4

Intending exhibitors at the Wyalong District Show will do well to specially note that entries close with the Secretary, Mr. T. A…

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