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

Shows & fairs, 1917

295 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 15

Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales. Second Field Wheat Competition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 2

The Council of the R.A.S. Has decided to carry on Field Wheat Competitions which were begun last season. The division embraced in the first…

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Palings Piano Playing Competition at the Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 June 1917 · page 6

Mr. R. H. McNeice, who has been on a business visit to Condobolin, informs us that entries for the above will be received right up to…

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France's Day. Wyalong Decides to Celebrate. French Village Fair and Concert to be Held

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 20 June 1917 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the Conncil Chambers, Wyalong, on Monday night, in response to the public meeting called by the Mayor…

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Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. Second Field Wheat Competition

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 8

The Council of the R.A.S. lias decided to carry on the Field Wheat Competitions which were begun last season. The division embraced in the…

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Cowba Show Races. 355 Nominations for Ten Events. A Record for the Country

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 23 June 1917 · page 2

The following excellent nominations have been received for the above meeting on Wednesday and Thursday next:—…

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Grenfell P., A., and H. Association

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee of above was held in the Masonic Hall on Saturday afternoon, the following being present : Messrs…

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Cowra Show Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 2

THE Cowra Jockey Club will hold a two-days' meeting this week, on Wednesday and Thursday, for which record entries…

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Narromine Annual Show

Western Champion · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 17

The annual show of the [?] A. H. and P. Society, is to held on the 17th and 18th July. A big list of prizes in all sections has been issued,…

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Hospital Carnival. Queen Competition Initiated

Western Champion · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 29

A preliminary public meeting to discuss the Hospital Carnival for this year was held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening. the principal…

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Skating Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 2

THE SKATING CARNIVAL (in aid of Red Cross) promoted by Mr. H. M. Potts and held in the Royal Hall on Monday night, added another to the already…

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Training for the Show Pen

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 30 June 1917 · page 7

Every fancier who has a bird Worth showing, is thinking about showing it, and some valuable advice for the training of birds for the…

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Trundle Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 July 1917 · page 2

Particulars in connection with the Trundle show are advertised in this issue. The show takes place on August 7 and 8, and entries are coming…

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Sydney Sheep Show W. Glasscock's Success

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 4 July 1917 · page 2

The Coolac breeder, Mr. W. Glasscock, scooped the pool in the Farmers Section, securing the following prizes:—…

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The Skating Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 17 July 1917 · page 2

A Grand Skating Carnival will be held in the Royal Hall on Wednesday, 25th inst., when liberal cash prizes and trophies will be given for Best…

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The Trundle Show

Forbes Times · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 6

The twelfth annual exhibition of the Tundle P and A. Association will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 7th and 8th, and promises to be a…

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Sale of a Show Jumper

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 4

The sale of the well-known jumper Nalinga occupied the attention of His Honor, Acting Judge Coyle, at Forbes District Court yesterday,…

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To Show Cause. Action Against Miners. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 4

The Northern Colliery Employees Federation Union has been called upon to show cause why the Federal Coal Board should not be dissolved…

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Local and General. Government Exhibit for Forbes Show

Forbes Times · Tuesday 24 July 1917 · page 2

Mr, Arthur Grimm, M.L.A., advises that the Agricultural Department has agreed to stage an exhibit at tho local. Show on the 4th and 5th September…

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Wyalong Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 25 July 1917 · page 2

The schedule of prizes in connection with the forthcoming Show to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 25th and 26th, are…

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Peak Hill Show. a Successful Exhibition

Western Champion · Thursday 26 July 1917 · page 19

The annual show of the Peak Hill P. and A. Society was held on Tuesday and yesterday and passed off most successfully. The weather was fine…

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