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

Shows & fairs, 1918

379 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 19

Quandialla. First Show Next

Forbes Times · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 6

Mr. N Conn, the secretary of the Quandralla S[?]ow Society, was [?] Fornes, during the week, and speaks in optimistic terms of the [?]st Show…

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EUGOWRA (From Our Own Correspondent). Show Society

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 3

A general meeting of the committee of the Eugowra P. and A. Society was held in the School of Arts hall on Monday evening last. The…

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Forbes Flower Show Church of England Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 4

The annual spring flower show and bazaar, to reduce the debt on the Church of England Rectory, was opened at Brook's hall yesterday…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed QUANDIALLA (From our own Correspondent). the Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 6

The showground will be in good order for Wednesday, 23rd. All buildings started will be completed, and visitors can rely on a good day's…

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Quandiall'a Show

Forbes Times · Tuesday 22 October 1918 · page 2

The first exhibition, under the auspices of the [?] Pastoral, Agricultural, [?]cultural, and Industrial Society, will be held in Mr…

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Quandialla. First Show Next

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 October 1918 · page 2

MR. N. CONN speaks in optimistic terms of the first Show which his Society is holding on Wednesday next, the 23rd instant. The only drawback…

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Church of England. Annual Flower Show

Forbes Times · Tuesday 22 October 1918 · page 2

The annual Flower Show and Bazaar of St. John's Church of England was opened in Brook's Hall on Thursday evening, when there was a…

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Flower Show

Western Champion · Thursday 24 October 1918 · page 19

The Flower Show in aid of the funds of St. George's Church, which was postponed on account of the dry weather, will be held in West's Hall…

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Parkes Hospital. the Annual Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 24 October 1918 · page 15

The annual carnival in, aid of the funds of the Parkes District Hospital was held on Wednesday under somewhat dubious weather conditions. At…

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Church of England Fair

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 6

The Church of England Fair opened in the School of Arts hall on Friday evening last, and again on Saturday. Notwithstanding the dry…

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The Show

Forbes Times · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 4
Also in Canowindra Star and Eugowra News

One disconcerting fact in connection with the Show is that the grounds are situated close on two miles from the railway station,…

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Jumble Fair and Welcome Home

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 6

The Jumble Fair, held here on Saturday night, was well attended, although the severe storm no doubt was responsible for the absence of…

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Quandiall Show. Unfavorable Weather Prevails. a Progressive Community. Officials

Forbes Times · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 4

President.—Mr. J. Conroy. Treasurer.—Mr. Talbot. Secretary.—Mr. Norman Conn. Committee.—Messrs. [?] Conroy,…

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Quahdialla Show. Initial Effort. Rain Affects Attendance. (By Our Special Representative). (Late Lowing &,Co.),, Stock, Station, and General Commission Agents Bogan Gate Correspondence Invited

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 3

It is only a few months ago since the idea of holding a show at Quandialla was first mooted, and on Wednesday the first annual exhibition…

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Morongla Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 26 October 1918 · page 2

All roads led to Morongla on Wednesday, 16 instant, on the occasion of the carnival organised by the Farmers' and Settlers' Association. The…

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Autumn Flower Show, 1919

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 26 October 1918 · page 2

Attention is called to the advertisement in this issue announcing the 6th Autumn Flower Show and Chrysanthemum Exhibition to be held under…

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St. George's church Annual Flower Show

Western Champion · Thursday 31 October 1918 · page 13

The annual flower show in aid of St George's Church was opened in West's Hall on Wednesday. Despite the unfavorable spring there was a fair…

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Jumble Fair

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 November 1918 · page 6

The Jumble Fair, held in Air Thames' Hall on Saturday, October 19th, realised the sum of £79/12/6, which must be very gratifying to…

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Mishap at Fair

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 November 1918 · page 6

Whilst attending the Jumble Fair, the second son of Mr D. T. Herbert had the misfortune to fall on a stone, and cut his knee very severely. Mr…

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