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

Shows & fairs, 1916

299 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 15

Canowindra Show. SEPTEMBER 19 and 20. Special Prizes Not Included in Schedule

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 5

Section C 129A—Best Pair Mares or Geldings, in buggy. Speed, style, and action. £2 2[?] Section E 47A—Lincoln Ram, under…

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Grenfell P., A., and H. Association

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 19 September 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the committee or above wan hold in the Masonic Hall on Saturday afternoon last. Present: W. H. Simpson (chair"), J. H…

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Carnival Week Notes

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 20 September 1916 · page 2

Mr. E. A. Field was, as usual, a visitor to this year's show, and helped considerably as a steward in the horse sections…

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A Generous Action. By a Successful Show Exhibitor

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 20 September 1916 · page 2

The following communication has been received by Mr. E. W. Warren, secretary of the Cowra P.A. and H. Association:—…

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Hospital Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 21 September 1916 · page 17

A well attended meeting of the committee of the above was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening. The sub-committee responsible…

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Pictures at Parkes Show. (To the Editor.)

Western Champion · Thursday 21 September 1916 · page 3

Sir,—Would you allow me space in your paper to answer the two letters in regard to the Fine Arts section of your Show. In the first place I…

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P.a. & H. Association. Annual Show

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 4

Officers.—President, Mr. H. M. Brown (resigned); vice-presidents, Messrs. Jos. Jones, E. J. Ryan, and Chas. Whitmee; hon, treasurer. Mr. F…

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Aspinall's Patent Bag Filler. Show Competition

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 5

An interesting item was provided on the second day of the show in the Aspinall Bag Filler Competition, which took place immediately in front…

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The Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 23 September 1916 · page 4

The 17th Annual Show on Tuesday and Wednesday next, promises to be a big success. The train arrangements are very complete,…

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Further Show Awards

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 23 September 1916 · page 3

The following additions and alterations to our list of show awards should prove interesting to our readers:— Plastioine modelling (boys under…

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Threatened Show Clash

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 4

At last meeting of Forbes P. A. and H. Association, it was decided, to hold the next show, on September 4 and 5, 1917. At the time, some…

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Date of Next Show

Forbes Times · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 3

A committee meeting of the P., A. and H. Association was held on Friday evening, when the date of the next Eugowra Show was fixed for…

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The Show Races. First Day

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 6

As has been the custom for some years past, the Jockey Club's spring meeting followed immediately after the show on Thursday and Friday of…

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Only Fair

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 30 September 1916 · page 5

"The men who have stayed at home in case and comparative comfort must, when the war is over, recognise that our great trust is to do justice to the…

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Our Annual Show Successful, but Marred by Rain

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 30 September 1916 · page 4

The 17th annual show opened on Tuesday last under most unfavorable auspices. Steady rain set in the previous night, and continued…

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Only Fair

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 October 1916 · page 3

"The men who have stayed at home in case and comparative comfort must, when, the war is over, recognise that our great trust is to do justice to the…

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What the Nails Show. They Are a Guide to Health

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 October 1916 · page 9

A study of the nails of the hand is a remarkably accurate guide to health. This is well known to medical men, who quietly observe the appearance of the nails on a patient's…

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The Hospital Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 5 October 1916 · page 17

The annual carnival in aid of the funds of the Parkes District Hospital is to be held at the Show Ground on Wednesday next, llth inst., and given…

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Conscription. National Referendum Committee Formed. After Much Opposition. a Travesty on Fair Play

Forbes Times · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 4

Despite the unpropitious weather, there was a large attendance, meluding a number of ladies, at the Forbes Town Hall on Wednesday evening in response…

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The Blue Moon Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 11 October 1916 · page 2

To-night (Wednesday) at the Public School Grounds a novel entertainment is promised under the direction of Mr. Arey. The objects are such as should appeal to…

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