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

Shows & fairs, 1918

379 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 19

The Show Finalising Arrangements

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 3

There was a splendid attendance at Saturday's meeting of the Show committee, called for the purpose of making final arrangements in connection…

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Local and General. Show Entries

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 2

We give a final reminder that entries for the show close on the 18th. inst. All Breweries to close in America…

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Australia's Part in the Great War. Winning Prize Essays. at Forbes Show

Forbes Times · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 6

At last week's Forbes Show'a prize for the best essay on 'Australia's part in the Great War,' by boy or girl under 6 years, was divided between…

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Methodist Fair. a Successful Function

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 September 1918 · page 2

The Japanese Fair in aid of the Methodist Church opened in Rudduck's Hall last night. There was a large attendance, and the business…

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The Wualong Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 September 1918 · page 2

Having a look at our Show Grounds recently, one cannothelp being convinced that the Committee are a very progressive body. About 11 years…

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QUANDIALLA. (From a Correspondent.) the Coming Show

Forbes Times · Tuesday 17 September 1918 · page 4

A large and representative meeting of the committee of the newlyformed Quandialla Show Society was held recently, the President (Mr. M…

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Cowra Show. The 38th Annual Exhibition Opened in Glorious Weather

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 September 1918 · page 2

In perfect weather, which it is hoped will continue throughout the week, the 38th annual exhibition of the Cowra P., A. and A. Association…

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Hospital Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 17

A special meeting of the Committee in connection with the above was held at the Council Chambers, on Monday evening, Mr. J. T. Best occupying…

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Grenfell P. A. and H. Association

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of above was held in the Masonic Hall on Saturday afternoon. Present: Messrs. W. H. Simpson (President), J. H…

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Strasburg Clock Exhibition

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 4

Encouraged by the success that has attended the exhibition of the celebrated model of the great clock of Strasburg, and acceding to the…

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Show Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 4

A meeting of the Eugowra P. A. and H. Association was held in the School of Arts hall on the 1Oth Sept. There were present: Messrs J. R…

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Cowra Show

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 5

Fine weather conditions prevailed for Cowra Show on Tuesday and Wednesday last and the attendance was particularly good. The entries in…

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Temora Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 4

Tim Temora P.A.H. &. I. Association held their annual Show on Wednesday last. There was a record attendance, about 8,000 people being on…

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That Show Tent

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 6

The Mayor duly survived the vote of censure moved against him in the Council, as we suggested would probably be the case, His brother…

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Car Collision. an Incident of the Forbes Show Races. Drivers Cross Summons One Another. the Information Dismissed

Forbes Times · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 8

At the local police court on Tuesday last George Huge, who met with an accident to his car while proceeding to the Forbes Show races on the…

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Cowra's Annual Carnival. Great Success in Ideal Weather Large Attendance ond Good Exhibits

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 21 September 1918 · page 2

The 38th annual show of the Cowra P., A. and H. Association was in every particular a huge success and a tangible tribute to the excellence of…

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Show Week Attractions

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 2

Phillip Lytton's Dramatic Co. Costa and Bland'N pictures in the L.C.B. Hall, West Wyalong, to-night, find Thuruday night…

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The wyalong Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 2

The show opened to-day with glorrious weather condition[?] provailing. Everything points to a highly successful exhibition. The entries constitute…

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District Exhibit at Cowra Show. Farm and Dairy Produce Trophy. A Creditable Feature of the Late Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 25 September 1918 · page 2

A very creditable start has been made by the local P., A. and H. Association to bring together annually an exhibit in trophy form of the…

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Race and Show Notes

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 25 September 1918 · page 2

The whole week was unanimously voted "a great success." Pickpockets were busy during the Carnival week. One townsman lost…

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