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

Shows & fairs, 1923

306 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 16

Current Topics Eugowra Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1923 · page 2

A final reminder is given of the, Eugowra Show, which takes place tomorrow. In this delightful weather, and with the countryside looking so…

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A New Jumper Surprise at Cowra Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 25 September 1923 · page 1

Payne and Judd, owners of the fine high jumpers, Vice Regal and Hailstorm, got a big surprise at Cowra show last week, when an…

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Wonder Boy Glass Blower Special Exhibit at Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 25 September 1923 · page 3

An exhibition that will cause much attention at the show this year is the "Wonder Boy Glassblower," who is presented by…

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Model Band Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 4

Next Monday, Eight-Hour Day, will he celebrated in Forbes by the holding of a carnival by the Model Band in aid of its own funds. There…

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Current Topics Band Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 4

The following business houses in addition to those already advertised nave consented to close their premises at 12 noon on Monday next for…

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Notes on the Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 2

The winner of the first prize for the best sheaf of growing wheat, Mr. R. Cameron, is to be congratulated on the exhibit. The sheaf…

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Eugowra Show Record Success Achieved

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 3

The sixteenth annual exhibition of the Eugowra P. A. and H. Association took place on Wednesday of this week, and a record success was…

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The Show (Continued from another page)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 2

Sulky was handcarved silky oak. The whole of the wood and steel work and trimming was done on the premises and certainly…

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District's Annual Carnival Record Attendance—Record Exhibits. Principal Day Marred by Dust-storms

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 1

There was only one regrettable and disconcerting feature of the 24th annual exhibition of the West Wyalong and District P.A.H. and…

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After the Show a Profit of £59, But £41 Worse Off Than Last Year Members Pass Vote of Confidence in Secretary Todhunter. “Dead” Board of Control, But Not “Dead” Trustees

Cowra Free Press · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 5

Those present at the usual monthly meeting yesterday afternoon were: Messrs. H. S. Henley (President), F. Dickson, [?] F. C. Rowlands,…

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Quandialla Show and Races

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 October 1923 · page 2

To-morrow the sixth annual show of the Quandialla P., A. and H. Association will be held, and we understand that the entries are slightly…

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Show Smoke Social Another Splendid Response

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 2 October 1923 · page 1

The smoke social in connection with the annual show was held in Messrs Wood and Brissenden's show-rooms on Wednesday night…

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Etna's Show a Solo Performance

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 October 1923 · page 7

The present eruption of Mt. Etna is a purely individual exhibition and not connected with the activities of any other volcano, not even with near-by…

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Quandialla Show Sixth Annual Exhibition a Notably Improved Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1923 · page 4

The Quandialla P., A., H. and I. Association must count itself particularly fortunate in experiencing the perfect weather conditions which…

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Cudal Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1923 · page 6

The annual show at Cudal on Wednesday was favored with good weather and a record exhibition resulted. The gate takings were £20…

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The “Dead” Board of Control Finds the Trustees Are Not “Dead.” Some Plain Speaking at P., A. and H. Association Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 October 1923 · page 3

At last meeting of the P., A. and H. Association, the vexed question of control of the Showground and Racecourse came up for discussion, when…

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Cowra Show a Small Profit West Wyalong Mentioned

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 5 October 1923 · page 1

Cowra show made a profit of £59 this year, which is £41 less than last year. At the last meeting the committee appointed five of their…

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After the Show a Correction Re Mr. R. J. Fagan’s Sheep

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 October 1923 · page 5

We are in receipt of a letter from Mr. R. J. Fagan, of “Sunny Ridge,” correcting our report re the reason for his sheep not being shown at the…

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Vote of Confidence in Secertary Todhunter a Groundless Complaint Contradicted. Congratulations on a Successful Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 October 1923 · page 7

At last meeting of the committee of the Cowra P., A. and H. Assn. the President stated that the Secretary had asked for permission to…

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The Presbyterian Flower Show and Bazaar

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 9 October 1923 · page 3

All who take a keen interest in floriculture, and we believe they comprise a considerable section of our community, cannot afford to miss…

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