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

Shows & fairs, 1918

379 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 19

Tullamore Show. a Great Success

Western Champion · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 13

TULLAMORE, Thursday[?] The first annual show of the Tullamore P. and A. Association was held on Wednesday in good weather. There…

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Parkes Show the Smoke Concert

Western Champion · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 6

There was a very good attendance at the smoke concert, which was held in the Masonic Hall on the first night of the show. The chair was occupied…

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Parkes Jockey Club. Successful Show Races

Western Champion · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 20

SUCCESSFUL SHOW RACES. Officials.—President, Mr. H. H. Balcombe: Vice-Presidents, Mr. S. E. Close and Mr. J. D. Boyd; Hon…

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Tullamore Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 6

The first day of the Tullamore show opens to-day (Tuesday). The weather, is fine, and a big crowd of people should be present. This is…

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Show Week Attraction

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 2

ONE of the chief attractions during show week will be the mysterious Silbini. He will appear with Miss Lola Monk in the Royal Hall on two show and race nights, and should be greeted…

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Trains to Forbes Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 4

As mentioned in last issue arrangements have been made to r[?] a special train from Parkes on the second day of Forbes show. It has…

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Local and General. Show Exhibit

Forbes Times · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 4

In this issue Messrs. Hardy Bros., Ltd., jewellers Hunter-street, Sydney, announce thatt heir representative will be in Forbes during show…

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State Enterprises. Trawlers Still Show Loss

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 3

An official statement by the Premier shows the result of the operations of State industrial undertakings during the past year to be…

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Show and Races. the Clash with Grenfell. Need for a Conference

Forbes Times · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 4

Entries for the Forbes Show, which [?]s being held on Tuesday and Wednesday next, close to-morrow night, and Mr. Bates and his assistants are…

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Gowra Show Arrangements for Annual Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 31 August 1918 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the above on Thursday was attended by Messrs. J. Smith (President), A. J. Bryant, W. H. Lipscombe, J. Chiver', E…

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Woodstock Show Carnival. A Very Great Success

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 31 August 1918 · page 2

Glorious weather conditions favoured the above popular annual fixture at Woodstock on Wednesday, andas as a result the Comfort's Fund…

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Show Hats

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 31 August 1918 · page 2

One hundred choice Hats will ba displayed at the Imperial Hotel Sample Rooms. These are all Malbourne models. Ladies who wish to purchase a Smart…

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Methodist Fancy Fair Successful Despite the Rain

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 31 August 1918 · page 2

Splendid weather favored the opening of the above on Wednesday evening, but conditions were just the reverse the following evening, rain falling in torrents…

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Show Week

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 September 1918 · page 2

A CONTINUANCE of the present fine weather is all that is needed to make the Grenfell Show a greater success than any of the previous exhibitions,…

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The Show Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 September 1918 · page 2

for which large and important entries have been received, will be held on Thursday and Friday; two day's excellent racing are assured if the…

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The Show Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 September 1918 · page 2

in aid of Catholic Church, will be held or. Wednesday night, and preparations made for, this event indicate that a large attendance is assured. Special…

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Forbes Races. Handicaps for Show Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1918 · page 2

The following handicaps have been issued for the first day's meeting of the Forbes Jockey Club on Thursday:—…

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The Forbes Show. Opened To-day

Forbes Times · Tuesday 3 September 1918 · page 2

The 45th annual exhibition of the Forbes P., A. and H. Association opened this morning. Last evening the sky clouded and a few drops of…

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visitors for our Show. Cabinet Ministers Coming

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 3 September 1918 · page 2

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, Member for the District was requested by the local Show Committee to endeavor to secure the attendance of Cabinet…

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A Public Eyesore. Show Tent in Lachlan Street

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1918 · page 2

The indignation of townspeople has been very justly aroused by the spectacle of a theatrical tent erected in Lachlan Street, just below the…

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