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

Shows & fairs, 1920

314 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 16

Parkes Hospital. Successful Street Carnival a Return of £400 Expected

Western Champion · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 13

The street carnival in aid of the funds of the Parkes Hospital, held on Wednesday, was favored with ideal weather. A mild east to north-east…

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To Show or Not to Show?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 9

The question of the hour amongst those interested in the local P. and A. Society is whether or not there will be a show this year. A meeting…

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Show Secretary Resigns

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 9

The resignation of Mr R. V. Mailer, as secretary, was accepted with regret by the show committee on Saturday. Mr Mailer found it…

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P. A. and H. Association. Meeting of the Committee

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 2

The above on Thursday afternoon was attended by Messrs. Lipscomb (President), S. H. Alford, J. Chivers, P. Lyuch, Ranken, Job. Ousby, E. J…

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Market Fair & Flower Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 4 May 1920 · page 4

We give our readers a final reminder that the C. of E. Market Fair and Flower Show will be held in the Tivoh Theatre on Thursday and…

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The Passing Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 4 May 1920 · page 7

Here we are again, as the clowns say. in that pantomines on Boxing Day, and here the politicians a[?] again, seated in their high places…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Western Champion · Thursday 6 May 1920 · page 13

The annual Autumn Flower Show (better known perhaps as the Chrysanthemum show) in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is…

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Flower Show and Market Fair. a Successful Function. Magnificent Display of Flowers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 6

The annual flower show and market fair, under the auspices of St. Bar[?]abas Church of England and in aid of its Rectory Building Fund, opened…

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Forbes Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition. Fine Display in the Town Hall

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 8

The annual flower show and sale, of work in connection with the local Presbyterian Church eventuated at the town hall on Wednesday and…

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Coolamon Show. Notice of Motion to Aban Don

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 8

Some members of the Cooiamon Show Committee have evidently "got the wind up" in regard to the present season, but this is what the…

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Show Increase Prize Money

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 2

At a meeting of the Finance Committee of the P.A. & H. Assn. it was decided to increase the prize money from £550 to £620. The principal…

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Literary Institute Continental and Chrysanthemum Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 2

THE above was held in the Royal Hall on Wednesday and Thursday last, and was a great success. The Mayor (Ald. Jno…

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Flower Show and Market Fair

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 11 May 1920 · page 4

The fair and flower show under the auspices of St. Barnabas' Church was brought to a successful conclusion on Friday night last, where there was…

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Phillip Lyttons, Musical and Comedy Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 11 May 1920 · page 5

The above high class company, under the management of Mr. Geo. Sorlie, showed to a packed house in the Rio Hall last night, and was highly…

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Presbyterian Church. Autumn Flower Show. a Gratifying Success

Western Champion · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 9

The annual flower show in aid of the Presbyterian Church funds was opened in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening, and if any misgiving…

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Scotch Fair

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 5

The fair will be officially opened at 3 p.m. on Thursday by Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A. Elaborate preparations have been made and it is…

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Grenfell P., A., and H. Association

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 2

THE Committee of the above Association met in the Masonic Hall on Saturday last, there being present Messrs W. H. Simpson (President), Wes. and…

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Hospital Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 13

A meeting to finalise accounts arising out of the recent Hospital Carnival was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening. The balance,…

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Autumn Flower Show

Western Champion · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 13

The autumn flower show in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was brought to a close on Thursday evening last. There was…

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Scotch Fair a Successful Function

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 6

The fair opened in Dayys' Hall yes terday afternoon, although the official opening did not take place till last night Judging by the quality…

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