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

Shows & fairs, 1916

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Flower Show Postponed

Forbes Times · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 4

In consequence of the impending flood last week the annual flower show in connection with St. John's Church of England, fixed for Thursday and…

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Eugowra News. (From Our Correspondent). Flower Show

Forbes Times · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 6

St. Matthew's Church of England, E[?]gowra, opened its annual flower and industrial fete in the School of Arts hall on Saturday evening last, when…

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Show Ground and Racecourse Former Fares Badly

Forbes Times · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 4

The current that swept over the Forbes (Show Ground and racecourse was very strong, and the water in the Show Ground was over the jumps,…

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Red Cross Society Spinning Exhibition—butter Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1916 · page 2

ENCOURAGED by the response to the " egg day " appeal, the Red Cross Society has fixed on Saturday next, October 21st, for " butter day," when…

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Hospital Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 19 October 1916 · page 17

So far the gross receipts from the Hospital Carnival total £330 0s 11d, and the Committee hope to nett about £300. The nett amount received…

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Flower Show

Western Champion · Thursday 19 October 1916 · page 17

The annual flower show in aid of St. George's Church of England, which was postponed for a week in view of unfavorable weather conditions, will…

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Forbes Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 2

A reminder is given of the spring flower show, to be held in the Forbes town hall on Thursday and Friday evenings. Proceeds will go towards…

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The Forbes Times. Tuesday, October 24, 1916. Local and General. Flower Show

Forbes Times · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 2

Our readers are reminded that the annual Flower Show is connection with St. John's Church of England will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday and…

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Flower Show. Magnificent Display of Blooms

Western Champion · Thursday 26 October 1916 · page 13

The annual flower show in aid of the funds of St. George's Church of England, opened in West's Hall on Wednesday evening, once more afforded…

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Forbes Flower Show. Some Fine Exhibits

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 3

The annual flower show and sale of work in connection with St. John's Church of England, opened at the town hall yesterday evening, and…

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Flower Show. Church of England Effort. The Oponing Night

Forbes Times · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 4

The committee of the Church of England Flower Show was unfortunate in having to postpone its annual exhibition on account of tho recent flood, for…

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A Fair Exchange

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 28 October 1916 · page 2

A man who worked in the packing department of a large store recently tendered his resignation and accompanied it with the announcement that…

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Forbes Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1916 · page 2

The flower show and sale of work, in connection with St. John's Church of England, was brought to a successful conclusion on Friday…

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Local and General. Flower Show

Forbes Times · Tuesday 31 October 1916 · page 2

There was a much better attendance on the second night of St. John's Church of England Flower Show, which was brought to a conclusion in the…

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Flower Show

Western Champion · Thursday 2 November 1916 · page 16

Following is a list of the results of raffles and competitions in connection with the Church of England Flower Show:—Fat Sheep: Sergt. Harrison;…

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N.s.w. Industrial Exhibition

Forbes Times · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 4

An exhibition to show what Australia is capable of in the realm of industrial invention and development has been arranged by the Council of the…

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Exhibition of Art Work

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 4

Country teachers and pupils who happen to be in Sydney during the month of January should make a point of attending the exhibition…

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The Show Society

Forbes Times · Tuesday 21 November 1916 · page 2

The annual report and balance-sheet of the Forbes P., A. and H. Association for 1916 is now in the hands of members will be presented to the…

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What Is "Fair" Weather?

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 November 1916 · page 4

Perhaps no technical expression used by the Weather Bureau--always excepting the word "cyclone"--is more often misinterpreted by the public than "fair." The…

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P. A. and H. Association

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 November 1916 · page 4

Members of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association are reminded that the annual meeting of the Association will be held in the Council Chambers…

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