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

Shows & fairs, 1916

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The Passing Show. [Held over from last issue.]

Western Champion · Thursday 23 March 1916 · page 14

There's nothing of the cool, sequestered vale about the local court house, and its condition in this respect was noticeable on Tuesday last. Perhaps…

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Orange Show

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 4

Mr. W. J. I. Nancarrow, the secretary of the Orange Show, the dates of which are April 5, 6, and 7, advises us that entries are coming in well…

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No Show Queen. Discussion at Special Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 25 March 1916 · page 4

The special meeting of the Show Committee on Thursday, called for the purpose of considering the nomination of a Queen of the Allies'…

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The Passing Show

Western Champion · Thursday 30 March 1916 · page 19

The Soldiers' Relief Association movement is being taken up enthusiastically throughout the district, and branches have already been formed in…

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Horse Judging at the Late Show. (To the Editor.)

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 4

Dear Sir,—Mr. R. Cobley is dissatisfied still, after some months in which time he surely ought to have reflected upon his folly. I may state that I…

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Blaynay Show

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 2

The above annual function is again to take place on the 11th and 12th inst., and it is going to be as good as ever. The popular secretary (Mr. E. F…

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Local Trotter for the Royal Show

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 4

Mr. J. Swindle's trotting horse, Black Huon, has been entered for the championship competition at the forthecoming Royal Show. He will be…

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Letters to the Editor. Horse Judging at the Late Show

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 6

Dear Sir,—In your last issue a letter appeared under the heading of "Horse Judging at the Late Show," and signed by "The Defendant."…

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St. John's Flower Show

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 2

A second batch of schedules has been despatched, in connection with the above, and while most reached their destination, others failed; the rector will be glad to…

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The Anzac Picture Show

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 2

The above new venture was officially opened on Saturday nipht to a good house, when an excellent programme was submitted. To-night's programme…

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Fair Rents

Forbes Times · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 7
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

"On the face of it it doesn't look as if the landlord could got a fair deal unless the Fair Rents Court can compel the tenant to stay in a house when he…

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Dubbo Bowling Carnival

Forbes Times · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 4

The following players have been selected to take part in the teams matches at the Dubbo Easter carnival:- No, 1 Team.—G. I. Scott (skipper),…

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Letters to the Editor. Show Bubbles

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 4

Sir,—As all Mr. Cobley's troubles seem to circle around his little favorite grey mare, I would like to see his "score card" on the same animal. I…

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Fair Rents

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 4

"On the face of it it doesn't look as if the landlord could get a fair deal unless the Fair Rents Court can compel the tenant to stay in a house when he…

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New Show Buildings. Tenders Accepted

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 1

The committee of the Forbes P. A. & H. Association, met on Saturday at the Albion Hotel, Mr G. Laidlaw, President, in the chair. There…

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Fair Rents

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 April 1916 · page 3

"On the face of it it doesn't look as if the landlord could get a fair deal unless the Fair Rents Court can compel the tenant to stay in a house when he…

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P.A. AND H. ASSOCIATION. Committee Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 2

The usual meeting on Wednesday was attended by Mr. Jas. Smith (president), Dr. McLaren, Messrs. C. W. Philip, H. S. Henley, J. F. Magee,…

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Chrysanthemum Show

Western Champion · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 19

The annual Chrysanthemum Show in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is to be held at West's Hall on Wednesday and…

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Show Cattle Sales

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 2

At the above in Sydney on Wednesday on account of the well known local breeder, Mr. J. F. Male, the Shorthorn bull, Baron Brunswick IX…

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