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

Shows & fairs, 1923

306 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 16

Central City Trotting Club the Forbes Show Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 6

The Show meeting of the Central City Trotting Club (Forbes) on Saturday of next week, the 25th instant, promises to attract unusual interest…

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To Show Committees

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 4

A hint to Show committees has been sounded by Mr. J. C. Dudley, of Tarana, who suggests that the poultry pens at all shows should be disinfected…

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Building Up a Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 1

The successful condute of a country Show is founded upon a succession of established usages, culminating in the issue of a Show schedule…

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Show Week's Attractions a Feast of Fun. Where to Go

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 2

Forbes Jubilee Show to-day and to-morrow. The Jockey Club Show races will be held on Thursday and Friday…

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Forbes Jubilee Show Opened Yesterday in Fine Weather. Sheep Dog Trials Decided

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 2

The jubilee Show of the Forbes P., A. & H. Association was favored with fine and bright weather for its opening day yesterday. This is only the…

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Tullamore Annual Show

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 14

The annual show of the Tullamore P. and A. Association is to be held on Wednesday, next, 29th inst. A first class prize schedule totalling over…

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Building up a Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 2

THE successful conduct of a country show is founded upon a succession of established usages, culminating in the issue of a show schedule ; the receipt of…

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Parkes Show. Annual Smoke Concert

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 7

The annual smoke concert, usually, associated with the show, was held on Tuesday evening, 14th Inst., in Leonard's auction rooms, and was largely…

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Parkes Show. Notes and Comments

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 6

The total gate receipts for the show were £398/1/3, of which £67/19/6 was received the first day and £330/1/9 the second day. The receipts from…

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Parkes Trotting Club. Successful Show Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 5

Officials.—Patron, Mr. E. McGlynn; President, Mr. J. T. Best; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. G. Powter and J. Leonard; Treasurer, Mr. M. Medlyn;…

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Forhes Dubiloo Show; Large Attendance and Successful Exhibtion

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 14

The 50th annual show of the Forbes P. and A. Association was held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and proved an unqualified success…

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Parkes Jockey Club. Annual Show Meeting. a Splendid Success

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 12

Officials.—President, Mr. H. H. Balcomb; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. J. D. Boyd and W. E. Matthews; Treasurer, Mr. A. E. Fox;…

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Show Horse

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 6

At the recent Condobolin show, Fr. O'Connor's horse, now owned by Mass Jessie Dawson, secured five first prizes and one second…

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Hospital Show Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 4

The donation of the town hall and supper room by the P., A. and H. Association to the hospital was taken good advantage by the hospital dance…

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Books for Show Races

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 4

The following tenders were received for the right to print books for the Show races:—“Guardian” £111 5/- “Free Press” £65/5/- and E…

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Show Smoke Concert a Pleasant Gathering

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 4

There was a record attendance at the jubilee smoke social and concert, which proceeded jovially and smoothly. The successful organisation of…

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No Tea Tent at the Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 5

Mr. Jones thanked the committee, on behalf of the Hospital committee, for the very generous offer of the tea tent, which was equal to a donation of…

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Forbes Jubilee Show a Gratifying Success New Records Established Perfect Weather Conditions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 2

Fate favored the Forbes P., A. & H. .Association for its jubilee show on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday last. Mr. C.D. Bassett, the popular…

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Grenfell Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 2

TO-MORROW will commence the 47th Annual Exhibition of the Grenfell P., A., H. and I. Association, and the committee…

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Cargelligo Carnival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 1

A monster carnival is to be held at Lake Cargelligo on January 1st next, and in connection, therewith a prize is being given for the best…

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