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

Shows & fairs, 1922

328 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 17

Monster Street Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 14 September 1922 · page 17

On Saturday next, 16th inst. a monster street carnival, cn the lines of those that were so successful in connection with various war efforts, is to…

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Parkes Show. a Judge's Suggestion

Western Champion · Thursday 14 September 1922 · page 20

Mr. P. M. Bourke, of Yass, who was judge in the draught horse sections at the lata Show, writes to the Secretary, Mr. L. Seaborn, espressing his…

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Hospital Carnival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 September 1922 · page 1

A meeting of the West Wyalong Ladies Hospital Carnival Committee was held at the Shire Hall yesterday afternoon…

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Show Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 September 1922 · page 14

A meeting of the above was held at the M.U. Hall on Saturday last. Mr D. A. Gagie occupied the chair and there were…

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Show and Races

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 15 September 1922 · page 5

The annual Show and Races are due next week. The show will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the races on Thursday, Friday and…

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Hospital Booths at the Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 September 1922 · page 4

We have been asked to correct a paragraph in last issue, which stated that Mesdames Patterson and Adam would be in charge of…

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Handling the Traffic At Show Time

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 September 1922 · page 4

First-class Constable Coyle informs us that the following traffic regulations will be strictly enforced at Show time:—…

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Cowra’s Forty-second Show. a Record Exhibition Splendid Collection of Exhibits Big Influx of Visitors Some Show Notes

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 16 September 1922 · page 2

Cowra’s 42nd annual exhibition has come and gone, and taken all round it was the best in the society’s history and a credit to all concerned…

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Boxing Attraction at the Show

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 16 September 1922 · page 2

Once more the well-known Jimmy Sharman and his team of boxers were in attendance during show days, and once more followers of the game were…

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Temora Show Special Train

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 September 1922 · page 4

The special train for the Temora Show tomorrow will leave West Wyalong platform at 9.5 a.m. and Wyalong Central at 9.15…

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High Jump Record Attempts to Lower at Albury Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 September 1922 · page 6

Musician, Sundown and Bloom, three of the best high jumpers in Australia, all failed to lower the Australian high jump record at…

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Show and Race Attendances

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 20 September 1922 · page 2

There were very large crowds at the above last week. On the second day of the Show there were between 9000 and 10,000, the first day of the…

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The Show Additional Awards. Notes

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 20 September 1922 · page 3

150 passengers left Grenfell by the special train on Wednesday rooming for Oowra show, and the number was considerably augmented at the various…

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Show Smoke Concert An Enjoyable Function Disappointing Response to Appeal for Prizes ONLY £70 PROMISED

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 20 September 1922 · page 2

The above took place on Tuesday evening, and was very enjoyable indeed. The chair was occupied by Mr. W. H. Lipscomb (President)…

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Cangwindra Show

Western Champion · Thursday 21 September 1922 · page 15

Entries for the Canowindra show, iwhich was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, constituted, a record, totalling about 1500 in all sections. The…

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The Science Room. Successful Street Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 21 September 1922 · page 17

If the Education Department helps those who help thbmselves then the Science Room at the Parkes District School, for which the Parents' and…

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Show Day Luncheon

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 September 1922 · page 16

The Methodist Ladies Guild are conducting a luncheon booth at Messrs Hanigan and Darley's premises during Show days…

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The Eugowra Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 September 1922 · page 6

The fifteenth annual exhibition of the Eugowra P.A & H. Association is set down for Wednesday next, and if the present perfect weather…

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For the Show Gallipoli Strollers Coming

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 September 1922 · page 7

Don't say you didn't know Ave were showing. Everybody knows and are looking forward to a great night of fun and delight…

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The Wyalongadvocate Friday, September 22, 1922 Show Notes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 September 1922 · page 8

Our big annual event next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We have had some big exhibitions, but this one promises to…

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