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

Shows & fairs, 1917

295 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 15

Motors at the Show. The Car Magnificient at the Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 14 April 1917 · page 11

The beautiful lines of the new "Mitchell Six" Car, and the phenomenal records it has put up in New South Wales during the last twelve months…

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Horse-women at the Show

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 14 April 1917 · page 9
Also in The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette

During 20 years, Mrs. Stace has only been absent from the Sydney Show one year. For the last 25 years she has always gained two or three…

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World of Sport. Orange Show Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 3

The above races were held on Saturday last with the following results.- Patriotic Handicap, 6 furlongs: Royal…

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The Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 6

A feeling of optimism prevails regarding the success of this year's show. In spite of the adverse influence of the great war, it is…

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No Show at Bogan Gate

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 4

Our Bogan Gate correspondent writes:—A meeting was held in Tolhurst's hall on Saturday afternoon, to discuss the question of whether…

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Fair Rents Court. Wednesday. [Before Mr. F. B. Treatt, P.M.]

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 2

Machael Ignatius Cooney applied for a reduction in the r[?]nt of the Junction Hotel, Canowindra, from £5 per week. Mr. Hardwicke (instructed by Mr. Finn,…

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Flower Show

Forbes Times · Tuesday 1 May 1917 · page 2

Tho annual chrysanthemum show and industrial exhibition in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will open in the Town Hall to-morrow…

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School Exhibits at the Grenfell Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 1 May 1917 · page 2

At the next Grenfell Show there will be no competitive exhibits from different schools as in former years,…

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Flower Show and Fancy Fair

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 2 May 1917 · page 4

The above function look place last week and was highly successful. The blooms were, in the opinion of the judge (Mr. Lynch, of Machattie Park,…

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Show Committee

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

A meeting of the newly elected committee was held at Barrett's Hotel on 19th of April. Present —Messrs. Jones (President), S. M…

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Benefit Pioture Show

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 2 May 1917 · page 2

There will be shown in the Lyric Hall to-night (Wednesday) one of the greatest films ever screened in Cowra—quite new, never been Bhown hore before— "A. Game…

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Awnual Chrysanthemum Show

Western Champion · Thursday 3 May 1917 · page 19

This show, which is held as usual wilder the auspices of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, is to take place at West's Hall on Wednesday and…

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Flower Show. Some Competition Results

Forbes Times · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 4

The annual flower show of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was brought to a conclution last night. In the list of awards published…

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Presbyterian Church. Annual Flower Show

Forbes Times · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 6

The annual chrysanthemum and indastrial exhibition in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was opened in the Town Hall on…

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Presbyterian. Annual Flower Show. a Successful Function

Western Champion · Thursday 10 May 1917 · page 13

The annual flower stow in aid of the funds of St. Andrew's Church was opened in West's Hall on Wednesday evening, in the presence of a good…

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P., A. and H. Association

Forbes Times · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 6

A committee meeting of the above will be held in school of Arts on Friday evening, 25th instant, to make a start on the general business of the…

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District Exhibit at Forbes Show

Forbes Times · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 4

Mr. G. I. Scott, the honorary organiser of the inter-district exhibit at the next Forbes Show, has now completed his scheme for the carrying out of the…

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Forbes P., A. and H. Association. the Coming Show. Getting Arrangements in Train

Forbes Times · Tuesday 15 May 1917 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of the committee of the above Assoication was held at the council chambers, Town Hall, on Saturday afternoon last…

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FORBES P. A. AND H. Association. a "Go Quick" Official. Concerning Special Pries

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1917 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Forbes Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday…

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