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

Shows & fairs, 1916

299 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 15

Forbes P. A. and H. Association. Rumors Contradicted

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association was held on Saturday afternoon at the Albion Hotel. Those present…

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A Show Display

Forbes Times · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 2

Manson's for millinery has been a maxim for matrons and maidens for many moons. And it is one which holds equally good to-day as in the years…

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Grenfell Jubilee Show

Forbes Times · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 2

The 50th annual exhibition of the Grenfell P,, A. H. and I. Association will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 29th and 30th, and special…

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The Forbes Show. Finalising the Arrangements

Forbes Times · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 2

A committee meeting of tho Forbes P., A. and H. Association was held at the Albion Hotel on Saturday afternoon last, when there were present…

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The 1916 Show a Fine Exhibition Striking Example of the Districts Potentialt[?]es

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 August 1916 · page 6

An observant visitor was asked on Thursday what lie thought of the Condobolin show of 1916. It is a fine exhibition of what the district, is…

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The Smoke Social. Over £200 Promised for Special Prizes for Next Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 August 1916 · page 6

In consequence of the closing of hotels at 6 o'clock, the smoke social on Wednesday night was held in Mr F. W. Marlin's Hall, opposite…

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Trundle Show. a Successful Exhibition. (First notice.)

Western Champion · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 15

The annual show of the Trundle Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather was all that could be desired,…

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Condobolin Show

Western Champion · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 29

The 29th annual show of the Condobolin P.A.H. and A. Association was opened on August 1st, with fine weather. The exhibits, both in number…

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Peak Hill Show

Western Champion · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 35

The fololwing, which we clip from the "Express," is a list of the principal awards made at the Peak Hill show:—…

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The Forbes Show

Western Champion · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 19

The Secretary of the local P. and A. Association has received the following wire from Mr J. H. Bates, secretary of the Forbes P. and A…

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Show Society

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 6

A meeting of the Eugowra P. A. and H. Association was held in the School of Arts on Friday evening last. Notwithstanding the very…

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Forbes Show Races

Forbes Times · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 4

It really seems as though the optimism of the Forbes Show Committee in regard to the weather for its annual exhibition is to be fully justified, as…

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Trundle Show. Additional Results

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 4

The Time Handicap Trot, held on the second day, resulted in a win for Mr T. E. Judd's Rata, Mr C. F. Stone's Equator being second. The…

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CONDOBOLIN. (From a Correspondent). the Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 6

Our annual show is now over, and both as regards exhibits and attendance, proved a success. The weather was fine, until about 5.30 p.m…

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Trundle Show a Great Success Record Entries

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 3

On Monday night many anxious eyes in Trundle were turned skywards, looking for a break in the threatening canopy of clouds. "Will…

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P.A. AND H. ASSOCIATION. Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 12 August 1916 · page 2

The above on Thursday was attended by Mr J. Smith (president), Dr. McLaren, Messrs. H. W. Street, H. S. Henley, J. Anderson, H. J. Brien, A. J. Murray, C…

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Carnival Week. Show Postponed. Wednesday &

Forbes Times · Tuesday 15 August 1916 · page 2

After, being favoured with several sunshiny days the weather snfortunately broke cloudy this morning, the first day of the Forbes P. A. and H…

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Motor Cars at the Show

Forbes Times · Tuesday 15 August 1916 · page 2

Mr. P. Molloy has, secured the local agency,of the well known Maxwell Car, and he will have one on view at the Show this week. The Maxwell has…

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Show Week Attractions Dan Barry Co

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1916 · page 2

A couple of days ago a small boy, who is a native of Forbes, accosted, one of the actors belonging to Mr Robert Hollyford's Dan Barry…

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The Show. Opened This Morning. a Splendid Advertisement. The Showground

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1916 · page 2

Forbes show opened this morning in dull weather, and it is to be hoped the conditions will be good for the carnival. Entries filled splendidly,…

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