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

Shows & fairs, 1919

364 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 19

FORBES P. A. & H. Association Making Ready for the Show Arrangements Well in Hand

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1919 · page 1

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

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Scotch Fair. and Sale of Work

Forbes Times · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 2

In place of their annual flower show, which had to he abandoned on account of the influenza epidemic, the Forbes Presbyterian Church last night held a…

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The Passing Show

Forbes Times · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 3

So the beaten bullies of Berlin have had to toe the mark at last and sign the peace terms. I fancy that in this final phase of their world grab…

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Show to Be Held

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 6

The special show committee meeting, held on Saturday, afternoon, to discuss the advisability of holding the show or otherwise, was well…

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Fair and Sale of Work a Highland Programme

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 5

The fair, sale of work, and Scottish concert, in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, was held at the town hall yesterday…

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Condobolin Show Races

Forbes Times · Tuesday 22 July 1919 · page 3

Horseowners in this district are given a reminder that entries for the Condobolin Jockey Club Show races, to be held on August 7th and 8th, close…

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The Passing Show

Forbes Times · Tuesday 22 July 1919 · page 4

I am disposed to think that that very much misunderstood person, the man on the land is going to have a had time. "He's having a bad time…

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Peak Hill Show

Western Champion · Thursday 24 July 1919 · page 17

The anhual show of the Peak Hill P. and "A. Association is to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next, the 29th and 30th inst. Given fine…

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Market Fair—wyalong

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

The Wyalong ladies intend holding a Market Fair oil Saturday, 6th and Monday, 8th, in connection with the' opening of the now Church—the funds…

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The Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 7

The first meeting of the newly elected committee was held on Saturday last. The following gentlemen were present: Messrs Toohey,…

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Trundle Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 4

Trundle annual Show takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 12 and 13, so is therefore only two or three weeks off. A very fine…

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Lunoheon Booth at the Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

The ladies of St. Barnabas West Wyalong are again this year tendering for the luncheon both at the Show—the proceeds to go towards the Building…

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Condobolin Show Postponed

Forbes Times · Tuesday 29 July 1919 · page 2

Yesterday we received word from Mr. A. Turner, secretary of the Condobolin Show that owing to the continued dry weather and the prevailing…

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Orange Show Abandoned

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 July 1919 · page 2

Owing to the droughty conditions prevailing in the district the committee of the Orange Agricultural and Pastoral Association has decided to…

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Record Show of Merinos

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 July 1919 · page 2

A record number of merinos were shown at the Melbourne sheep show yesterday…

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Current Topics. Condobolin Show Abandoned

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 July 1919 · page 2

At a meeting of the show committee at Condobolin on Saturday, the question of going on with the show in face of the drought and the 'ilu…

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Condobolin Show Races Good Nominations

Forbes Times · Tuesday 29 July 1919 · page 2

The following are the nominations for the Condobolin Jockey Club meeting on the 7th and 8th August, 1919:—FIRST DAY…

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Skating Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 31 July 1919 · page 19

The skating carnival under the direction of Messrs. Phillips and Tom held in Wests' Hall on Monday evening, proved highly successful. The…

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The Trundle Show

Western Champion · Thursday 31 July 1919 · page 19

Next to the Parkes Show, the exhibition which most of our town and district residents are interested in is that of Trundle. That prosperous…

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Peak Hill Show. a Great Success

Western Champion · Thursday 31 July 1919 · page 19

The annual show of the Peak Hill P. and A. Society was held on Tuesday and yesterday and proved most successful. The weather was perfect…

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