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

Shows & fairs, 1919

364 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 19

The Royal Jubilee Show. Entries Closing

Forbes Times · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 8

The early entries for the Sydney Royal Show, which will begin on April 14th, are reported to be coming in very well. Numbers of horses, cattle, pigs,…

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P., A. and H. Association. First Meeting of the New Committee. Ald. Todhunter Elected Secretary

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 5

The following were in attendance on Thursday:—Messrs. J. Smith, Street, Magee, Bill, Christoe, Lipscomb, S. H. Alford. Houlistnn, Oushy. A. J. Bryant,…

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Flower Show and Peace Fete

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 2

A reference to our advertising columns gives particulars of a special prize which has been donated for the best collection of pot plants at the…

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"Fair Fighting" Breeze at Show Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 2

At the meeting of the committee of Forbes P. A. and H. Association on Saturday afternoon, Mr G. D Bassett returned thanks to the committee for…

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Forbes P. A. and H. Association Mr G. Laidlaw, President

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association was held on Saturday afternoon. Those present were Messrs G. Laidlaw,…

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Alleged Show Mismanagement President Replies to Mr. [?]

Forbes Times · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 2

At the meeting of the local P., A. [?] H. Association on Saturday last the President (Mr. G. Laidlaw) referred to a letter which Mr. G. D. Bassett…

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Show Dates. Forbes-grenfell Clash. Averted by Forbes Committee

Forbes Times · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 2

The new committee of the Forbes P., A. & H.Assoiiation, at its first meeting on Saturday last, had before it a notice of resolution by Mr. T…

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Show Society. MR. G. Laidlaw Again Returned President. Mr. E. A. Austen Appointed Secretary

Forbes Times · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 4

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Forbes Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held in the council chambers…

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Show Society

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 6

The meeting of the Quandialla P. A., H. and I. Society, held on the 15th inst., was very well attended. Over 30 members put in an appear…

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The Fair Sex to Dust Silk

Forbes Times · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 7

Use a piece of velvet or velveteen for brushing silk. It wipes away, perfectly, traces of dust which have gathered in frills and ruffles of silk…

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Amalgamated Show Ground and Racecourse

Forbes Times · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 4

A meeting of the trustees representing the Show Ground, and Jockey Club was held at the Post Office Hotel on 20th February last. Present: Messrs…

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Show Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 5

The Committee met at the Royal Hotel last Saturday afternoon. Present: Messrs H. C. Moulder (President), R. A Gavel, J. M. Watson, A…

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Pneumonic Influenza. Sydney Show Barred. Masks on Again. Sydney

Western Champion · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 11

Five more deaths from influenza were reported this morning, all at Prince Alfred Hospital. The daily reports from other hospitals have not…

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Bowling Carnival

Forbes Times · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 4

The Forbes Bowling Club has decided to hold a re-union during Easter, to the shape of competitions in which bowlers from other surrounding…

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The Fair Sex Two Beauty Hints

Forbes Times · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 2

Any "tissue builder," such as cold cream, oatmeal cream, sweet almond oil, or olive oil, is beneficial in helping to fill out the throat and hollows…

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Sydney Show Abandoned. Masks to Be Worn

Forbes Times · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 4

The Government has taken the only sensible course and abandoned the Royal Agriculteral Society's Easter show. The announcement was made…

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Correspondence. Eugowra Show Dates. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 4

Sir,—Mr Lees is on those remarks of mine made over two years ago, and quoted by me again on the 15th inst., in justification to myself when…

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Latest Telegraphic (Country Press Association Message.) the Influenza.—easter Show Abandoned. Sydney

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 4

There were fourteen deaths from influenza in Sydney for the 24 hours ended to 9 o'clock last night. Cabinet has decided that the Easter…

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Flower Show & Peace Fate

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 2

A very well attended, meeting of the Church of England flower show executive aad stal holders was held, on Wednesday evening in St. John's…

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The Fair Sex Points About Furs

Forbes Times · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 2

Beautiful motor coats are now made from the humble p[?]t of pussy. These coats are reasonable in price, and are exceedingly warm and handsome in…

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