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

Shows & fairs, 1923

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

Back To Parkes. Big Hospital Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 6

There was a large attendance at a public meeting held on Friday evening to discuss the holding of a carnival to raise funds for the Parkes…

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Barmedman A. and H. Association

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 10

At the adjourned meeting of the Barmedman A. and H. Association, there were present Messrs, A. M. Kerslake (President), T…

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Memorial Fair

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 4

The Memorial Fair to be held on May 24 is being organised by the teachers and scholars of Forbes High School. The object is to provide a…

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All Nations Fair

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 1

The All Nations' Fair in aid of the Church of England Building Fund at West Wyalong, will be held in Davys Hall on Tuesday…

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Show Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 5

A meeting of the P., A. and H. Association was held on Thursday afternoon last. Precent: Messrs Lipscomb (President), O’Neil,…

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

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the Forbes Show Committee was held on Saturday last. Present: Messrs G. D. Bassett (president), W. R. Thomas, T. A. Garnsey,…

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Memorial Fair Thursday's Function

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 3

The movement to establish a War Memorial Library at the Forbes Intermediate High School is one that should readily commend itself to the…

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Hospital Show Bazaar

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 2

AT the meeting of ladies held in the Masonic Hall on Monday to make proliminary arrangement re the above, the following stalls…

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Presbyterian Fair

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 4

At the Presbyterian Ladies Guild meeting held on Thursday, the balance sheet of the recent. annual fair was read and after…

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All Nations Fair a Great Success

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 16

The All Nations' Fair, in aid of the Building Fund of St Barnabas' Church of England, West Wyalong, was held in Davys' Hall…

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Memorial Fair Forbes Intermediate High School's Splendid Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 4

In opening the fair in the Town Hall last night, the Mayor (Alderman J. C. Keane), informed the public, that it was the first effort the Forbes…

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Hospital Carnival a Big Day on

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 29 May 1923 · page 2

Cowra will be en fete on Monday next, when the big Hospital Carnival eventuate. The proceedings will commence…

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Carnival Abandoned

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 May 1923 · page 4

Owing to the continued severity of the drought it has been decided to abandon the holding of the carnival in aid of the town band…

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Show Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 May 1923 · page 5

A meeting of the show committee was held last Saturday afternoon at pound's hotel. Present, C. H. Leifermann (president), A Brummell,…

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High School Fair Donations to War Memorial Library. Need for Further Public Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 June 1923 · page 4

The headmaster of Forbes Intermediate High School (Mr. W. A. Ferguson) has supplied us with a list of special donations in connection with…

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Cowra s New Show President. MR. H. S. Henley Appointed

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 June 1923 · page 5

At a very largely attended meeting of the Cowra P., A. and H. Association on Thursday afternoon, Mr. H. S. Henley (Vice President) presided…

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Hospital Carnival Notes Monday Will Be Cowra’s “Big” Day. Four Bands to Play in Procession

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 June 1923 · page 2

Monday will be Cowra’s “big” day. Roll up and do your bit. The day’s programme will be as follows:—…

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The Battle of Dates. Board of Control Decides in Favor of Friendly Societies. Mr. F. G. Phillips Gives Notice of Motion to Rescind. One C.J.C. Delegate Votes with the Show Representatives. the Standing of Mr. Lipscombe’s Successor Questioned

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 June 1923 · page 5

Those present at a meeting of the Board of Control on Thursday evening were: P. A. and H. representatives:…

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The Wyalongadvocate Tuesday, June 12, 1923 Rest Tent at the Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 June 1923 · page 4

Appreciating the fact that the local Shew Committee is an enterprising and progressive body of men, anxious to provide the…

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“The Board of No Control” Friday Night’s Meeting Results in a Deadlock. Mr. F. G. Phillips’ Motion Cannot a Chairman Could Not Be Elected. Be Considered As Decision Giving the Show Date to U.F.S. Still Stands.mr. A. J. Murray Claims He Is Still a Member of the Board

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1923 · page 2

Those present at the Board of Control meeting on Friday night called to consider Mr. F. G. Phillips notice of motion that the resolution passed at…

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