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

Shows & fairs, 1918

379 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 19

The P.A. and H. Association

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 5

There was a good attendance at Saturday's meeting of the P.A. and H. Association Committee, Mr. H. M. Brown in the chair. Among those…

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Village Fair at Eugowra

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 1

A village fair in aid of the Eugowra Presbyterian Church will be held in the School of Arts, Eugowra, to-night (Friday) and to-morrow night…

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Local Winners at Bathurst Show

Forbes Times · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 4

Neil McPhillamy and. W. H. oles, Show, held this week, were Messrs. Neil McPhilkuny and W. H. Cales. The former scored three firsts, two…

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Bathurst Show Forbes Fowls Win

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 3

Bathurst show, which was hold this week, was successful from every point of view. Amongst the prize winners was Mr. W. H. Coles, of…

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The Early Days. Second Forbes Show. an Interesting Paper

Forbes Times · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 8

In a recent issue of this paper tenders were invited for the crection of a new Masonic hall at Parkes. During the demolition of the old buildings a…

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The Forbes Times. Friday, April 19, 1918. Local and General. the Taxing of Show Societies

Forbes Times · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 4

In the proposed amendments of the Federal Income Tax Ac[?]is a clause to exempt agricultural societies from Federal income tax. All other…

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Flower Show

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 2

After the Red Cross effort comes the Flower Show on Wednesday and Thursday, 1st and 2nd May, both afternoons and nights. From…

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P., A. AND H. ASSOCIATION. First Meeting of the New Committee. Mr. Jas. Smith Again President

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 2

The initial meeting of the new committee on Thursday evening was attented by Messrs. Jas. Smith (President), Henley, A. E. Smith, H. J…

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Forbes P., A. and H. Association. Committee Meeting. Revising Show Schhdule

Forbes Times · Tuesday 23 April 1918 · page 4

A committee meeting of the Forbes P., A. & H. Association was held in the council chambers, Town Hall on Saturday afternoon last, there…

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The Flower Show

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 24 April 1918 · page 2

We are informed that all arrangements in connection with the above are now well in hand, and judging by the number of entries already…

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Flower Show

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 5

The Flower Show in aid of our Bush Nursing Scheme is to eventuate next week, 3rd and 4th prox. If the weather conditions are at all favorable,…

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Exempting Show Societies

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 4

Mr H. R. M. Pigott, M.P., is in receipt of a communication from the Commonwealth Treasury as follows:—I have by direction to…

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The Queen Carnival. Seven Candidates Nominated

Forbes Times · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 4

Although the nomination of candidates for the Queen carnival in connection with the Friendly Societies and Bandsmen's Hospital sports does…

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The Eight Time to Hold the Show

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 2

Sir,—With respect for every man's opinion, Mr. Dwyer's included, I still adhere to the views I expressed when bringing' this matter before your…

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GOOLAGONG. (From our own Correspondent). Autumn Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 6

Considerable interest is manifest in the flower show to be held in the local hall on Friday and Saturday, the 3rd and 4th, in aid of the Bush…

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"Jumped Our Dates" Charge From Grenfell. Forbes Show Committee Reply

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 7

The committee of the Grenfell P. A. and H. Association appear to be very much annoyed with the Forbes show committee. The following…

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Film Sensation. Attempt to Wreck a Local Show a Former Partner Concerned. Charges of Bribery Alleged. Some Sensational Evidence

Forbes Times · Tuesday 30 April 1918 · page 3

The postponed case in which Philip Mulcahy was charged with having stolen four recls of biograph films, valued at £100, in the dwelling of…

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Flower Show

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 1 May 1918 · page 2

The flower show and fancy fair opens in the Lyric this afternoon by His Worship the Mayor, and will continue over Wednesday and…

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Humor of a Show

Western Champion · Thursday 2 May 1918 · page 3

The following are Mr. Jack Moses' impressions of the calm and peace-life of a Secretary of a country show, as narrated in our office:—…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Forbes Times · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 4

The annual flower show in connection with St. Andrews' Presbyterian Church opens in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening next, and will…

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