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

Shows & fairs, 1920

314 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 16

FORBES P. A. AND H. Assosiation Preparing for the Show. Caretaker Appointed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association was held at the town hall Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon last,…

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Scotch Fair

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 5

The fair was brought to a successful conclusion on Friday night last. In addition to the stalls and attractios mentioned in last issue, there…

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MR G. T. Weaver Eulogistic References. At Show Society and Railway League Meetings

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 2

At the meeting of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association on Saturday last, a letter was read from Mr G. T. Weaver, tendering his resignation from…

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P.& A. Association. Conference with Business People. Will the Show Be Held?

Western Champion · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 6

There was a crowded attendance at the meeting held in the Council Chambers on Monday, in response to the advertisement published by the…

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Show Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 6

A meeting of the Show Committee was held on Saturday afternoon, the whole of the deliberations being in connection with thepreparation of the…

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Correspondence. Business People and the Show (To the Editor.)

Western Champion · Thursday 3 June 1920 · page 9

Sir,—In inviting the business people of Parkes to meet, for the purpose of ascertaining, in this year of drought, if they could see their way to give…

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P. & A. Association. Show to Be Held

Western Champion · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the Committee of the P. and A. Association was held on Saturday afternoon, the members in attendance being Messrs…

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Business Men and the Show. (To the Editor.)

Western Champion · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 21

Sir,—The letter from Mr. G. W. Seaborn imperatively calls for a reply by me, leaving positively no option. It is one thing to charge a townsman…

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Correspondence. Business People and the Show. (To the Editor.)

Western Champion · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 21

Sir,—Your correspondent (Mr. G. [?]. Seaborn) endeavouring to j[?]stify [?]s position overlooks the fact that [?]e, shielded behind the name of the…

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The Passing Show

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 3

By Leicester Square, one drizzling winter night, I heard them on the pavement: "If you think…

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Correspondence. Business People and the Show. (To the Editor.)

Western Champion · Thursday 17 June 1920 · page 17

Sir,—I rather wondered why your correspondent, Mr. Barr, made a personal attack upon me, as I had never had any dealings or Conversation with…

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EUGOWRA P.A. and H. ASSOCIATION

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of the Engowra P. A. and H. Association, held in the School of Arts on Saturday last, June 12, was presided over…

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Queen Carnival Sports

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 5

Arrangements are well in hand for the Queen Carnival and Sports on Monday, June 28, on the local Showgroud, the object of which is to raise…

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Show Secretary

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 9

We observed per medium of a city journal that the secretary of the Bathurst show committee has resigned his position, which carried a…

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The Queen Carnival. (To the Editor.)

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 5

Sir,—In reference to a misleading paragraph appearing in "Bathurst Advocate" of the 15th inst., under the heading of "Political Soldiers,"…

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Got the Wind Up Coota. Show Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 9

Temora "Star" rubs it, into Coota. Show Committee who 'got the wind up' over the drought and decided upon a tin-pot sports carnival in place of the…

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Parkes Show Dates. (To the Editor.)

Western Champion · Thursday 24 June 1920 · page 11

Sir,—Will you allow me a smalll space in your valuable paper to place a few facts before the public about the committee of the P.A. and A…

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Correspondence. Business People and the Show. (To the Editor.)

Western Champion · Thursday 24 June 1920 · page 7

Sir,—I again crave space in your valuable paper to correct the statements made by your correspondent (Mr. G. W. Seaborn), aiso briefly to…

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Queen Carnival Sports

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 2

Monday next, Queen Carnival and Sports. Ball at night. All shops close at 12 noon…

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Sheep Show & Ram Sales Invitation

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 3

The Farmers & Graziers' Co-Operative Grain Insurance & Agency Co., Ltd., will welcome a call from their constituents when, in Sydney for the Sheep Show and…

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