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

Shows & fairs, 1917

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P., A. and H. Assn

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 6 October 1917 · page 2

A squaring-up meeting in connection with the recent Show took place on Thursday, and was attended by Messrs. J. Chivars (in the chair), A. E. Smith,…

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Show Protest Upheld. Question of Domicile Discussed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1917 · page 2

As a rule the average country agricultural exhibitions do not pass without a protest, whether justifiable or frivolous. This year's local show proved no exception to the rule, for…

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PARKES (From Our Own Correspondent). Hospital Carnival. a Big Success

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 October 1917 · page 1

The annual carnival in aid of the Parkes District Hospital was held on the showground on Wednesday, and attracted a record attendance, fully…

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"Eugowra's Part in the World War." Winning Essay at the Show

Forbes Times · Tuesday 9 October 1917 · page 4

At last week's Eugowra Show the proprietors of this paper offered a prize for the best essay by school child on "Eugowra's Part in the…

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All Round Fair Play. (Contributed)

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 10 October 1917 · page 2

Speaking at Beudigo after the rising of Parliament Mr. Hughes moralised on the disasters which have overwhelmed Official Labor. As one who…

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Patriotic Carnival For the War Chest and Red Cross

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 10 October 1917 · page 2

An enthusiastic meeting was held at the Literary Institute on Wednesday last, presided over by Mr. A. Rothwell, when it was decided to hold a…

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Hospital Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 11 October 1917 · page 19

The total proceeds, so far, from the Hospital Carnival are £905 5/3, made up as follows:—Queen competition £607 7/11; entrance gates £68 16/6;…

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Show Protest Upheld

Western Champion · Thursday 11 October 1917 · page 25

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

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St. George's Flower Show

Western Champion · Thursday 11 October 1917 · page 19

The annual flower show in connection with St. George's Anglican Church is to be held at West's Hall on Wednesday and Thursday next,…

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Church of England. Annual Flower Show. a Pretty Exhibition

Forbes Times · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 4

The annual Flower Show in connection with St. John's Church of England, took place in the Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday…

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Flower Show

Forbes Times · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 3

The members of the local Presbyterian Church are holding a Flower Show on Saturday, 27th October, in the local hall. The show opens at…

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The Flower Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 2

FINAL arrangements are being made in connection with the above function, which aims at adding to the funds of the Literary Institute. This institution…

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Flower Show Church of England Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 3

The annual flower show and sale of work, in connection with the local Church of England, was held on Wednesday and Thursday nights, and…

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Pinnacle Red Cross Circle Sports Carnival, Concert and Dance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 2

ALL roads led to Pinnacle on Wednesday, the occasion being the first—let us hope not the last—entertainment pro-moted by the newly formed Pinnacle…

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Among Prominent People, Papers and Politicians Only Fair Way

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 13 October 1917 · page 3

[?] still hold the [?] that conscription, is the only [?] way by which we can do our share in this great conflict for freedom. Any other way is unfair,…

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Among Prominent People, Papers and Politicians Only Fair Way

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 October 1917 · page 3

"I still hold the view that conscription is the only fail way by which we can do our share in this great conflict for freedom. Any other way is unfair,…

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St. George's Church. Annual Flower Show—A Successful Exhibition

Western Champion · Thursday 18 October 1917 · page 26

The annual flower show in aid of the funds of St. George's Church was opened in West's Hall on Wednesday Evening. Owing to the unfavorable…

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The Flower Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 2

THE flower show, sale of gifts and conversazione in aid of the Literary Institute, was opened by the Mayor (Aid. Jno. Taylor) on Wednesday night…

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Flower Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 October 1917 · page 2

THERE was a good attendance at the Flower Show on the second night, when the dancing and other competi-tions were held. Among helpers at the…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 24 October 1917 · page 2

The above function will be opened this (Wednesday) afternoon in the Lyric Theatre, and will be continued at night and on Thursday night. Good…

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