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

Shows & fairs, 1918

379 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 19

The Royal Show

Forbes Times · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 8

The schedule of prizes and propatriotic carnival, which will begin on March 26 next, have been issued by the Royal Agricultural Society. The…

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Police and Firemens' Hospital Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 2

A meeting of representatives of the above was held at the local fire station on Monday evening, under the presideucy of Mr. J. Chivers, when…

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The Royal Show

Forbes Times · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 2

The Secretary of the Royal Show states that the earlier entries for the show which begins on March 26th next are coming in very freely. The…

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Manly's Coming Carnival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 4

The seaside village in festival. An effort in the cause of war and charity. The country invited to go Sydneywards to see the fun and…

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Our Next Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 6

The dates of our next annual show are set down for Tuesday and Wednesday, August 13 and 14. War or no war, the Trundle Show has gone…

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Grenfell P., A. and H Association. the Annual Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

The above was held in the Masonic Hall on Saturday afternoon. Present: Messrs. W. H. Simpson (chair), J. H. Richardson, P. Mylecharane, J. M…

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Police & Firemen's Hospital Carnival. a Noble Effort. How Country Districts May Help

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 3

The incessant demands made upon business forms and the public generally on behalf of the various patriotic funds have seriously affected our many…

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Forbes P.. A. and H. Association. Initial Meeting of New Committee.. Officers Elected for Ensuing Year

Forbes Times · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 4

The first meeting of the recently elected committee of the Foros P., A. and H. Association was neld in the council chambers, Town Hall,…

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Admission to the Show Suggestion to Raise the Price

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 2

The question of raising the price of admission at the outer gates at Forbes show was discussed at a meeting of the P., A. and H…

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Show Society

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 5

A meeting of the committee was held last Saturday afternoon at Bouffler's hotel. Present: Messrs H. C. Monlder (president), Maitland,…

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Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival[?]

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 2

We have been informed that the local police and firemen have already disposed of tickets for the Art Union in connection with the above great event…

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A Rag Fair Bargain

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 7

One occasionally hears of wonderful finds in old chests and writing tables, but it is not often that such treasure-trove comes the way of a…

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Motorists Visiting Sydney Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 7

An invitation is extended to all motorists (vide J. F. Leake & Co.'s special adxertisement in this issue), to witness a demonstration of…

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Easter Show. Comforts Fund Benefit

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 3

The 55th Battalion Comforts Committee have secured the Royal Industrial Hall in which to conduct a luncheon booth at the…

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Mr. Judd and Tenterfield Show Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 2

The adjourned re-hearing of the disqualification case of Mr. Judd, the well-known owner of jumping horses, was dealt with by the…

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Help! Comforts Fund. Luncheon Room at Royal Show. What to Send and How to Send It. Eldon Chambers 92b Pitt St., Sydney

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 3

Dear Sir or Madam,--You are interested in our Boys at the Front. They need the comforts we labor day after day to supply. We give our time and labor…

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Flower Show

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 4

Mr. S. Watson, hon. secretary of the Flower Show to be held at an early date in aid of our local brunch of the Bush Nursing Association, has…

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World of Sport. V.r.c. Racing Carnival

Forbes Times · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 5

The following are the results of the racing yesterday:—Hopeful Stake, 5 furlongs: Dunwil 1, Girralong 2, Gragrose 3. Winner…

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The Right Time to Hold the Show

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 4

Mr. W. J. Moore writes:—"Some weeks ago several letters appeared in your columns[?]re the right way to judge sheep. This may be an important…

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The Royal Show Over 10,000 Entries

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 4

Over ten thousand entries have been received for the Royal Agricultural Society's show, to be held in Sydney from March 26 till April 3…

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