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

Shows & fairs, 1917

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

The Wyalong Show. A Very Successful Exhibition. Weather Conditions Perfect--- Last Year's Attendance Eclipsed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 29 September 1917 · page 4

All things considered, the success which attended the 1917 Annual Show is a matter for mutual congratulation. The weather…

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Forbes P., A. and H. Association. Committee Meeting

Forbes Times · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 4

A committee meeting of the above was held on Saturday, when there were present:—Messrs. Laidlaw (President), G. Thornton, G. T. Weaver, H. L…

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Next Forbes Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 2

The dates of Forbes show next year will be September 3 and 4…

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Our Show's High Jump

Forbes Times · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 2

An incidental remark made by Mr. T. Lozell at Saturday's P., A. and H. Association meeting was not relished by Secretary Bates. Mr. Lozell is,…

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Local and General. Forbes' Next Show

Forbes Times · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 2

At a meeting of the P., A. and H. Association, held on Saturday last, it was decided that the Show for 1918 be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, 3rd…

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Show Protest Upheld. Question of Domicile Discussed

Forbes Times · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 2

As a rule the average country agricultural exhibitions do not pass without a protest, whether justifiable or [?]rivolus. This year's local Show…

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The Show and the Reporters a Riled Secretary

Forbes Times · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 3

When Mr. T. Lozell, at Saturday's P., A. & H. Association's meeting, appealed for more up-to-date facilities being afforded the local press reporters…

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The Forbes Advocate Tuesday, October 2, 1917. Mr Bates and the Closed Door Show Secretary's Strange Statement

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 2

At the meeting of the Forbes Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association' committee on Saturday afternoon, Mr T. Lozell…

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FORBES P. A. AND N. Association. Meeting on Saturday. Judge Higgins Criticised.—Good Profit Over Last Show.—A Protest Upheld—Votes of Thanks

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 4

A meting of the committee of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday aftfernoon. In attendance were…

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Patriotic Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 3 October 1917 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Red Cross Society it was decided to hold an open-air Carnival later on in the year in aid of the local War Chest…

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Show Guessing Competition

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 3 October 1917 · page 3

The weight-quesslng competition in connection with the recent show has been decided. The weight of the bullock was 620lbs. Mr. A. C…

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Local Successes at Burrowa Show

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 3 October 1917 · page 2

The above exhibition took place last week, and was easily a record in every respect. Among the successful exhibitor's we notice the following:…

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Show Smoke Social Record Donation of Specials

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 3 October 1917 · page 2

The smoke social was held on Wednesday night in Mr. Nichol's International Depot. There was a large attendance, and everything…

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Annual Hospital Carnival. Crowning of the Queen—A Splendid Spectacular and Financial Success

Western Champion · Thursday 4 October 1917 · page 19

"Among our hills and valleys, where earth her riches yields, O let the cry re-echo, "Long live the Queen of Fields-" From all the broad fields give us our race existence gains, So let us render homage to her who o'er them reigns."…

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Eugowra Show Successful Exhibition In Beautiful Weather

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 3

The Eugowra show, held on Wednesday, may be written down as an unqualified success. The weather was perfect, and the grounds in the…

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Cowra Show Race Books

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 4

In a recent issue of the Cowra "Guardian" reference was made to the fact that the printin of the books for the Cowra Jockey Club Show…

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Parkes Hospital Carnival. and Coronation of Queen

Forbes Times · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 5

A number of Forbes residents attended parkes on Wednesday for the Hospital Carmval and Queen of the Day Coronation, the latter…

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The Show. Notes in Passing

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 2

In some respects the eighteenth annual exhibition of the Canowindra P.A. and H. Association was unlike any of its predecesors. Probably…

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Eugowra Show. Some Points. and the Awards

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 5

Splendid weather conditions favored the annual show of the Eugowra P.A. and H. Association on Wednesday last…

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The Eugowra Show Held in Fine Weather

Forbes Times · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 3

Officials.—Patron, Mr. T. H. Bray; President, Mr. Lance Kirby; VicePresidents, Messrs. J. R. Greenhalgh and J. Cutcliffe; Treasurer,…

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