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

Shows & fairs, 1924

359 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 18

Citroen and Chevrolet At The Sydney Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 8

Visit the Citroen and Chevrolet stands at the Sydney Show.—T. J. and A. B; Watters, local agents…

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The Royal Show Some Results (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 4

The high jump was won by Crittick's Battleaxe at 6ft 6in. The wood chopping contest final, standing block 15in. was won by M…

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Modern Methods in Building Fine Exhibit at Royal Easter Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 3

The exhibit at the Royal Easter Show of a modern bungalow residence, built completely with "Fibrolite" asbestos cement sheets and…

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Radio Killed Neck Broken at Royal Show (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 4

The well known hunter, Radio, owned by R. R. Payne, broke his neck at the Royal Show last night in the Novice Hunter Plate…

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Western District Exhibit. Wins Second Prize at Sydney Show

Western Champion · Thursday 24 April 1924 · page 4

The productivity of the western district is again mirrored in a comprehensive exhibit, which has been staged under the district exhibit…

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Her Last Show Death of Mrs. Trevitt. a Devotes Worker

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 24 April 1924 · page 5

It was a shock to, officials of the Royal Agricultural Society and many exhibitors and show-goers to learn on Monday morning that Mrs. Harriett…

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Latest Telegraphic Sydney. Friday. Sydney Show Record

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 6

The Sydney Show takings aggregated £43,520, some thousands over the previous record last year…

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C. of E. Rainbow Fair

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 April 1924 · page 4

The Church of England Rainbow Fair will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 27th and 28th…

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Current Topics Grand Novelty Fair

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1924 · page 2

A grands novelty fair in aid of Forbes District Hospital will be held in the Strand Picture Theatre on Thursday afternoon next. There will…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1924 · page 2

The annual Presbyterian flower show promises to be a very successful function this year. The effort will be held on Wednesday and…

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Hospital Carnival Progressing Well. Three Queens Competing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1924 · page 3

The Forbes Hospital Carnival Committee met on Friday evening, the Mayor (Ald. Thomson.), occupying, the chair. There was not a large…

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Sporting Notes Bathurst Show Races

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 29 April 1924 · page 4

Following ere the weights for the opening day of the Bathurst T. C. Show meeting, to commence oil Saturday; Hurdle Race.—King Howard 12.12,…

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Show Society

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 April 1924 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the P. A. H. and I Association was held in the Royal Hall last Saturday afternoon…

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Current Topics the Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 6

The Presbyterian Church is conducting its flower show and Scotch Fair to be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday of…

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Church of England Flower Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 4

This annual event, held this week was a great success from every point of view. The blooms shown were not as numerous as usual, owing to…

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The Grenfell Show. SEPTEMBER 2 & 3. £100 TROT

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1924 · page 2

THE committee of above met in the Masonic Hall on Saturday, following being present: Messrs Simpson (chair), Hawick…

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Novelty Fair a Hospital Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 2

The novelty fair held in the Strand Theatre on Thursday last, promoted by Mesdames H. K. Ford and D. J. Murphy, in aid of the Forbes…

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Current Topics Show Committee Shows Profit

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 2

The takings for the three days of the Bathurst Show totalled £872 19s., which is £159 12s. 9d. better than last year. So far the sum of…

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Local & General Successes of District Hunters at Bathurst Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 1

Last week Mr. George Wilson’s (Bumbaldry) hunters annexed several prizes at Bathurst Show. The same owner’s champion pony was…

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C.e. Flower Show a Delightful Collection of Beautiful Blooms. Miss Lorna Twigg and Mr. E. V. Soden Win Championship Honors. Mrs. J. H. Fagan Performs Opening Ceremony

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 1

On Wednesday afternoon last the tenth Annual Flower Show in connection with St. John’s Church of England, was declared open by Mrs…

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