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

Shows & fairs, 1917

295 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 15

The Eugowra Show

Forbes Times · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 3

During a conversation with some of the committeemen of tho Eugowra P., A. and H. Association, I learned from them that it is not their intention to…

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The Royal Show. Schedule of Prizes, and Events

Forbes Times · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 2

The Schedule of the Royal Show in Sydney has been issued by the Royal Agricultural Society. Easter falls at about an average date in 1917, and the…

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Manly Venetian Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 2

The attention of our readers is in vited to the above function which takes place from the 10th to the 13th instant…

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Sydney Show. Attractive Prizes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 7

The schedule for the Royal Show in Sydney, which commences on April 3rd, has been issued. In the hope of inducing owners of…

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A Picture Show

Forbes Times · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 3

Two energetic townsmen in Messrs. Bartley and Hodge are about to instal a picture show in Goolagong. This should prove a big attraction, and it…

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The Orange Show

Forbes Times · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 4

At a largely-attented meeting of members of the Orange A. and P. Association, to reconsider the decision to abandon the annual show this year, the…

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The Farmer. Preparing Show Stock

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 27 January 1917 · page 7

The coals of young stock, an experienced herdsman remarks, are important, and he thus explains his practice with young bulls: "About…

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Moving Pictures Show Things Grow

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 7

The means by which the growth of the orange tree or any other plants may be witnessed in moving pictures is accomplished by what…

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The Royal Show. a Great Exhibition Assured. Brilliant Night Displays

Forbes Times · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 3

The organising for the Royal Show in Sydney which begins on April 3rd next is now far enough advanced for the Secretary to be able to form an…

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The Royal Show. a Great Exhibition Assured. Prize List £7000. Brilliant Night Displays

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 3

THE organising for the Royal Show in Sydney, which begins on April 3rd next, is now far enough advanced for the Secretary to be able to form an idea of the…

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The Royal Show

Western Champion · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 27

The organising for the Royal Show in Sydney, which begins on April 3rd next, is now far enough advanced for the Secretary to he able to form an…

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Eugowra P. A. & H. Association Getting in Trim for the Annual Carnival. Keen Competition for Committee. (By Our Representative)

Forbes Times · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 4

The annual general meeting of members of the Eugowra Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held in the School of Arts on Friday…

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EUGOWRA. P.A. and H. ASSOCIATION

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held in the School of Arts on Friday evening last. The following gentlemen were present:—Messrs. W…

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The Easter Carnival

Forbes Times · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

Four rinks have been sekected to practice for the Easter Carnival, as follows:- SATURDAY…

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Forbes P. A. and H. Association

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association was held on Saturday afternoon. Those present were Messrs G. Laidlaw…

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Forbes P., A. and H. Association. Moving for the Annual Show. the District Competition

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above Association was held in the council chambers Town Hall, on Saturday afternoon last, there being present Messrs…

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Flower Show

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 2

The season is highly favourable for Floriculture, and prospectively things are very encouraging for St John's annual floral exhibition which takes…

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Fair Sized Fish

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 6

Our anglers, have been having a fair time, of late among the finny tribe. No big catches have been made. Mr J. Constable got one…

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Bowls. the Easter Carnival

Forbes Times · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

A general meeting of members of the Forbes Bowling Club was held at the Literary Institute on Wednesday evening last for the purpose of furthering…

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Show Committe Ballot

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 6

The following gentlemen were elected on the committee of the Eugowra Pastoral and Agricultural Association: Messrs J. R…

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