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

Shows & fairs, 1925

411 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 21

Parkes Show Races. a Most Successful Meeting. All Previous Records Broken

Western Champion · Thursday 27 August 1925 · page 7

Officials.—President, Mr. J. D. Boyd; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. W. E. Matthews and E. McGlynn; Timekeeper, Mr. N. Tailby; Judge, Mr…

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Forbes Show A Successful Exhibition Big Crowds in Attendance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 5

Perfect weather heralded the opening of the 52nd Annual Exhibition of the Forbes Pastoral and Agricultural! Association on Tuesday morning: As…

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Current Topics Juvenile Fair

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 10

In the Town Hall on Wednesday next, a juvenile fair will be held in aid of St. John's Church building fund. Juvenile dancing will be from…

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To Open Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 12

It was moved by Mr. Collits that Mr. M. M. Flannery be asked to open the show, but an amendment by Messrs. McMillan and Moore, that…

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Hospital Show Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 10

The Hospital Show Ball on Wednesday: night was a great success, over £110 being taken at the door. The supper,was by contribution, and was…

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Side-show Performer Injured

Cowra Free Press · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 6

Some excitement was caused at the “Globe of Death” side-show at Brisbane showground, when one of the Staig Sisters was injured. A large…

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West Wyalong District Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 1

Our local annual show is fast approaching—only a little over a fort-night and the event of the year is with us. There is no doubt that our local…

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Forbes Show Non-competitive Exhibits

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 10

Mr. Reg. Holden had a fine display of Gulbrauson Duo Concerto registering pianos, also gramophones and other musical requirements. The…

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Showground and Racecourse the Control of the Ground. P. A. and H. Assn. Want Trustees to Adjudicate in Dispute

Cowra Free Press · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 6

At a meeting of the committee of the P. A. and H. Association, the following letter from Mr. J. C. Ryall, Chairman of the Trustees of the…

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Show and Races Sale of Rights. Realise £56 More Than Last Year

Cowra Free Press · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 7

Judging by the prices realised by the P., A. and H. Association, C.J.C. and Pony Race Clubs for their rights yesterday it appears that a record…

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F.J.C. Show Meeting Record Crowd Attend. Big Fields. Provide Splendid Racing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 10

The Forbes Jockey Club held the first day of its show meeting yesterday. Fortune favored the club and…

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What the Nails Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1925 · page 4

A study of the nails or the hand is a remarkably accurate guide to health. This is well known to medical men, who quietly observe the…

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The Grenfell Show Record Entries in Wheat, Cattle, Poultry Good Pavilion Exhibit

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1925 · page 2

THE Forty-ninth Annual Exhibition of the Grenfell P. and A. Association will open to-morrow—Tuesday, and the secretaries…

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A Fair Diinkum Sport !

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 September 1925 · page 3

Under the above heading the Grenfell “Record” has the following reply to a letter which recently appeared in the “Free Press” :—The writer of…

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Grand Fairy Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1925 · page 2

A grand fairy carnival and coronation will be held in the Town Hall tomorrow night in aid of the St John's Parish Hall funds. Gorgeous…

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Last Week's Show Some Odd Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1925 · page 2

The gate takings at the show on Tuesday and Wednesday were a record for a two days show in Forbes. On Tuesday they were only £34, but on…

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F.J.C. Show Meeting Second Day. Yield Takes Out Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1925 · page 3

The Forbes Jockey Club held the second day of its show meeting on Friday. The attendance was about the same as the first day, and the…

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Central City Trot Lino Club Show Meeting Held on Saturday. Nite Hawk Wins Silver Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1925 · page 4

The Central City Trotting Club, Forbes, held its show meeting on the show ground on Saturday in fine weather. A good attendance was…

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The Show. a Record Exhibition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 September 1925 · page 2

IN last issue we referred fully to the entries in the various sections. A glance through the pavilion, however, when the…

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Grenfell Show

Western Champion · Thursday 3 September 1925 · page 13

The annual show of the Grenfell P.A.H. and I. Association was opened on Tuesday, when there was [?] very good first day attendance. The…

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