Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Shows & fairs, all years

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

Shows & fairs, 1923

306 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 16

Current Topics C. of E. Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 October 1923 · page 2

The Church of England annual flower show and bazaar will take place in Forbes town hall on Thursday and Friday of next week,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

St. George's Flower Show

Western Champion · Thursday 11 October 1923 · page 15

The annual spring flower show of Wednesday night and was well St. George's Church of England opened in the Parkes Picture Palace on…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

The Joys of a Show Secretary

Western Champion · Thursday 11 October 1923 · page 17

Being secretary for a country show is not all beer and skittles, as Secretary Stinson, of the Cudal Show, will agree if he speaks his mind on the…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

From Forbes To Stockinbingal A Rich Tract of Country Languishing for Want of Better Railway Service New Shire Movement--The Eternal Roads Question.--Crops along the Line.--Some Estimated Wheat Figures at Railway Sidings.--Progressive Quandialla.--The Show and other kindred Associations.--Topical Talk from Around

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 2

When the railway line from Forbes to Stockinbingal was opened about .seven years ago we were amongst those who predicted that this stretch…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Model Band Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1923 · page 2

The raffles in connection with the recent Model Band oarnival will be drawn off on Monday next, at the town hall, when a social is being…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1923 · page 2

The annual flower show of St. John's Church of England takes place on Thursday and Friday afternoon and evenings next in the town hall. A…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Presbyterian Flower Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 October 1923 · page 3

The above annual function, which is always regarded with intense pleasure by admirers of Nature’s choice gifts in the form of beautiful…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

"Back to Parkes." Some Carnival Notes

Western Champion · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 21

About 150 certificates were issued to old residents by the Town Clerk and we believe that the majority of the applicants put in an appearance…

Continued on Trove, page 21 →

Back to Parkes. Successful Opening Carnival 4000 at Sports, 6000 in Streets

Western Champion · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 20

Splendid Procession—Enjoyable Sports—Crowded Streets and Showground—Welcome to the "Comebacks" High Carnival at Night—Success all the Way The "Back to Parkes" carnival…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 6

The annual flower show of St. John's Church of England was opened in the town hall, yesterday afternoon and continued in the evening,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Progressive Parkes Where Boomerangs Grow a Glorious Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 7

"Sound, sound the clarion, fill the fife; To all the sensual world proclaim One crowded hour of glorious life…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Passing Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 October 1923 · page 2

A HIGH standard of musical comedy, equal to the best metropolitan production, is promised patrons at the Royal Theatre on Friday aud Saturday next…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lyndhurst Horse Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 October 1923 · page 4

The animal carnival of the Lyndhurst H.C. and A. Association took place on the [?] instant under exceptionally favorable weather…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Carcoar Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 October 1923 · page 4

The above popular exhibition took place on Wednesday last under the brightest auspices, the weather being perfect, the attendance a record, the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Passing Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 October 1923 · page 2

A standard of musical comedy equal to the best of metropolitan production is promised patrons at the Strand on Tuesday evening next,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Koorawatha the Late Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 October 1923 · page 4

From what transpired at the meeting of the Show Carnival Association held on Wednesday last, I gleaned that the outstanding membership…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Passing Show of 1923

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 2

THE popular verdict of the Western towns so tar is " the best show ever seen here." Mr. Wren has spared no expense in presenting an All Star…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Back to Parkes. Some Carnival Notes

Western Champion · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 15

In our report of the Eight Hour procession last week we omitted to mention the Junior Red Cross (girls from the primary department of the High…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Progressive Parkes. Where Boomerangs Grow. a Glorious Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 20

"Sound, sound the clarion, fill the fife; To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name."…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

A Jazz Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 6

The carnival promoted by Mrs. D. J. Moloney and Mrs, H, K. Ford, held in the town hall on Monday evening in aid of the sweets stall at the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →