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

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Condobolin Show Races

Western Champion · Thursday 26 July 1917 · page 19

The following are the nominations for the Condoboiin Jockey Club's show race meeting on the 2nd and 3rd of August, 1917:—…

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The Skating Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 2

The above was held in the Royal Hall on Wednesday night last, and was a great success, there being a large attendance of skaters in fancy dress,…

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The Show

Forbes Times · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 3

Everyone is looking forward to the Show which is to be hold on 7th and 8th of next month. It is to be hoped that the weather will be dry and fine,…

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Fair Play

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 28 July 1917 · page 3

"Britain was enabled to govern the millions of India because of the justice of her rule, and it had been well said that the basis of British rule in India…

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Grenfell P., A., and H. Association

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1917 · page 2

THE committee of the above met in the Masonic Hall on Saturday afternoon, the following being present:—Messrs W. H. Simpson (chair), J. H…

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Fair Play

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 August 1917 · page 3

"Britain was enabled to govern the millions of India because of the justice of her rule, and it had been well said that the basis of British rule in India…

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Peak Hill Show

Western Champion · Thursday 2 August 1917 · page 32

We take the following particulars of prize-winners at Peak Hill Show from Friday's "Express":—TROTTING EVENTS…

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The Forbes Times. Friday, August 3, 1917. Local and General. the Pabicbs Show

Forbes Times · Friday 3 August 1917 · page 4

The annual exhibition of the Parkes P., A. and H. Association takes place on Wednesday and Thursday, August 22nd and 23rd, and schedules in…

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Trundle Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 2

The Committee of the Trundle P. & A. Association held a meeting [?] Saturday to consider the Question of postponing the usual show on…

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The Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 August 1917 · page 6

Despite many threatenings, fine weather favored Condobolin's 30th annual exhibition, held on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. The…

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A Show With A Reputation. Coileano's All-Star Circus

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 8 August 1917 · page 2

The announcement of Colleano's Circus to visit West Wyalong, is something worthy of mention. Reports from leading towns that…

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Trundle Annual Show. a Successful Exhibition

Western Champion · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 15

The annual show of the Trundle P. and A. Society was held on Tuesday and yesterday, and proved a gratifying success. Owing to the railway…

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The Show Races

Western Champion · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 17

Horseowners and others are reminded that entries for all events at the approaching show meeting of the Parkes Jockey Club close on Friday, 17th…

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Trundle Show Races Yesterday's Results

Forbes Times · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 4

The Show race meeting of the Trundle Jockey Club was held yesterday in splendid weather, there being a fair attendance. Mr. Jack Medlyn…

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Trundle Show Twelfth Annual Effort Another Great Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 4

Usually it is the weather that causes anxiety to show committees, but this year the Trundle P. and A. Committee had no cause for worry…

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Trundle's Gala Week. Twelfth Annual Show. [?] Strike Affects Attendance and Exhibits. (By Our Ownn Representative)

Forbes Times · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 3

The twelth annual exhibition of the Trundle Pastoral and Agricultural Association was opened on Tuesday last under gloriously the and bright…

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Forbes P., A. and H. Association. Resolution of Support for Government. Various Show Matters

Forbes Times · Tuesday 14 August 1917 · page 4

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

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

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1917 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Forbes Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association was held on Saturday. Those present were:…

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Show Special Trains. a Good Suggestion

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1917 · page 2

At the meeting of the Forbes show committee, on Saturday afternoon. Mr A. J. Baldock brought forward a frood suggestion regarding…

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Motion of Protest. Pledge From Show Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1917 · page 2

At the conclusion of the meeting, of the committee of Forbes Pastoral, Agricultural, aud Horticultural Assoelation, on Saturday afternoon, [?]…

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