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

Shows & fairs, 1918

379 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 19

Presbyterian, Chrysanthemum Show

Western Champion · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 15

The 19th annual chrysanthemum show was opened at West's Hall last evening. There was a good attendance and from all appearances the…

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The Chrysanthemum Show

Western Champion · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 15

We are requested to announce that at the chrysanthemum show at West's Hall this (Thursday) evening a number of pot plants, produce, etc., will…

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Presbyterian Fair

Forbes Times · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 3

The results of the fair and concert in aid of the Eugowra Presbyterian church debt fund is most gratifying. The fair was held on 19th and 20th…

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Empire Day Hospital Carnival

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 8

All arrangements have been completed for the big Carnival next Wedday. At a meeting held on Tuesday night the various officials were…

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Queen Carnival What the Barometer Shows

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 5

Following was the position of the candidates just before going to press this afternoon:- MISS ALICE BRAY, Friendly…

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TRUNDLE. (From our Correspondent). Red Cross Flower Show

Forbes Times · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 3

The flower show in aid of the Red Cross, which was held in the School of Arts on the 10th and 11th inst., was a great financial success, over…

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TRUNDLE. (From Our Own Correspondent). Red Cross Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 6

The first, but by the exhibits and the enthusiasm centred therein, certainly not the last flower show, was held in the School of Arts hall on…

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Koorawatha News. Autumn Flower Show. (From a Correspondent)

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 18 May 1918 · page 6

The H. & I. Society's Second Autumn Show was hold in Kennelly's Hall on Wednesday and Thursday, 8th and 9th May…

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Cowra's Next Annual Show. Active Preparations Being Made. Very Attractive Schedule Prepared

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 18 May 1918 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of the P., A. and H. Association on Thursday was attended by Messrs. James Smith (President), Henley, Brien,…

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Forbes P. A. and H. Association. Committee Meeting

Forbes Times · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 4

A committee meeting of the above Association was held at the Council Chambers, Town Hall, on Saturday afternoon last, there being present:…

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Red Cross Fair

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 2

FINAL arrangments in connection with the Allies' Fair to be held on Friday, Saturday afternoon, and night next are well in hand. The stalls will be costumed to represent the…

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Queen Carnival What the Barometer Shows

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 2

Following was the position of the candidates just before going to press this afternoon:- NURSE CROWTHER, Hospital…

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The Chrysanthemum Show

Western Champion · Thursday 23 May 1918 · page 11

The secretary desires to acknowledge the following additional donations In connection with the above: —Mrs. Close 10/- (refund prize), Messrs…

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Queen Carnival How the Campaign Goes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 5

Following was the position of the candidates just before going to press this afternoon:- MISS ALICE FLINT, Commercial…

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Football. the Local Competition. Notes by "Fair Play."

Forbes Times · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 8

The Forbes Rugby Union's toe-ball competition for 1918 promises [?] cause a revival locally in the popular winter pastime, despite the fact that…

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Allies' Fair in aid of Grenfell Red Cross

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 2

THIS fete, for which there had been so much work and preparation, opened in the Royal Hall on Friday evening last, and the presentation was highly…

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Queen Carnival Still Going Steong. How the Campaign Goes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 2

Following was the position of the candidates just before going to press this afternoon:- NURSE CROWTHER, Hospital…

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Queen Carnival How the Campaign Goes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 4

Following was the position of the candidates just before going to press this afternoon:- MISS KING, Pastoralists and…

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Methodist Fanoy Fair

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 June 1918 · page 2

At a meeting of the congregation of the Methodist Church hold on May 20th it was decided to hold a Methodist Fair on 28th and 29th August, 1918. Full…

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Queen of the Carnival a Stirring Contest

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 June 1918 · page 2

Considerable interest was manifested in the queen competition. The barometer was exhibited in front of the secretaries' office. At the close…

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