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

Shows & fairs, 1916

299 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 15

Parkes Show Races

Western Champion · Thursday 24 August 1916 · page 15

The annual show races of the Partes Jockey Club are to be held to-morrow and Saturday. The first race on each day starts at 2 p.m. Special…

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Parkes Show. Perfect Weather and a Splendid Exhibition. Record Entries and Attendance. the Opening Day. [First Notice.]

Western Champion · Thursday 24 August 1916 · page 18

The annual show of this Parkes Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held yesterday and to-day, and again a gratifying success from every point…

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Woodstock Farmers and Settlers. Sixth Annual Carnival

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 4

The sixth annual carnival of the Woodstock branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held on Wednesday last. Fine weather…

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Winning Essay. at Forbes Show

Forbes Times · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 6

The following essay, written by Master Leo Ryan, of South Forbes, was successful in gaining the prize at the Forbes Show last week for the best…

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Grenfell Jockey Club. Show Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 2

Horseowners are again reminded that all entries for the "above races on Thursday and Friday next must be in the hands of the secretary or Mr. J…

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Parkes Show. a Successful Function

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 3

The Parkes annual show opened on Wednesday in glorious weather, and proved most successful. The entries constituted a record, there…

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Forbes Visitors at Parkes Show

Forbes Times · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 4

Forbes as usual contributed largely to the attendance at the Parkes Show this weak. On the first day (Wednesday) there were only 67 passengers by…

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Young Turf Club Show Hacks

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 2

As will be seen by advertisement this issue the Young T.C. Show Raced will be held on Friday, September 8th. The prize-money is £60, distributed over…

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The Parkes Show. Held in Perfect Weather. (By Our Special Representative.)

Forbes Times · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 5

Parkes was much more fortunate than Forbes in the matter of weather conditions for its Show and profited accordingly. The weather on Wednesday…

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First Forbes Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1916 · page 2

An old resident of the district informs us that the first show held in Forbes was over 45 years ago, on the spot now occupied by Messrs Chong…

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The Forbes Advocate Tuesday, August 29, 1916. Current Topics. Eugowea Show Entries

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1916 · page 2

Intending exhibitors are advised that entries for Eugowra show close on Monday next. Schedules and all particulars available from the…

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Hospital Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 31 August 1916 · page 33

A public meeting was held on Monday evening for the purpose of making preliminary arrangements for the annual Hospital Carnival. The chair…

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Parkes Show. [Second Notice.]

Western Champion · Thursday 31 August 1916 · page 14

As we noted briefly in our last issue delightful weather prevailed on the second day of the show, and the attendance was consequently a bumper…

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Correspondence. Show Judging. (To the Editor.)

Western Champion · Thursday 31 August 1916 · page 26

Sir,—Please allot me space in your valuable columns for a few comments on the matter of judging draught stock at the Parkes show. Parkes has just…

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The Show. Mostly About Parkes People [By a Visitor.]

Western Champion · Thursday 31 August 1916 · page 17

Parkes show usually excels in the social sphere. Parents and children, uncles and aunts, friends and opponents forgotten, and the crop of young…

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Parkes Jockey Club's Show Races. Nett Proceeds for Soldiers' Relief Fund. a Great Success

Western Champion · Thursday 31 August 1916 · page 4

Officials—President: Mr. H. H. Balcombe. Vice-Presidents: Messrs S. E. Close and B. A. Heraghty. Hon. Treasurer: Mr. A. W…

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Eugowra Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 4

Eugowra's annual show, to be held on Wednesday next, promises to be a big success. Entries are rolling in well, and all that is required…

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Eugowra Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 6
Also in Forbes Times

Given fine weather, a big crowd is anticipated for the show, commencing on Wednesday next. The entries are coming in splendidly, and…

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Parkes Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 6

Several Eugowra show enthusiasts visited Parkes' annual festival last week, and amongts the successful exhibitors was little Miss Childs, who…

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