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

Shows & fairs, 1925

411 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 21

Forbes Show Races

Western Champion · Thursday 3 September 1925 · page 14

Forbes annual show races were held on Thursday and Friday last. The weather was fine, the attendance large and the racing good…

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The Street Carnival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 1

The name of Mrs. McDonell was inadvertently omitted from the list of workers on the Country Women's stall…

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Cowra Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 7

Entries are coining in very freely for the forthcoming Show, and there is every probability of another record. Given line weather, the 1926…

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Show Entries

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 1

Intending Exhibitors are reminded that general entries positively close with the secretary, Mr T A. Smith, West Wyalong, on Wednesday Sept…

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C. of E. Juvenile Fair a Brilliant Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 5

A Juvenile Fair, in aid of St. John's Church Building Fund, was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday night, and resulted in a brilliant…

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Further Grenfell Show Ring Events

Cowra Free Press · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 7

Running walk: A. B. Matthews 1 and 2. Best all round horse: L. Hunter (walk, trot and gallop). Pony, over 13 and under 14 hands: W…

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Current Topics Show Weight Guessing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 6

The weight of the fat bullock at the Forbes Show was 1113, and Mr. E. Facey guessed 1115, the nearest, guess. The weight of the fat sheep…

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Bedgerabong at the Forbes Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 3

The past week has given us ideal weather. Taking advantage of this a large' number of our residents made the trip to Forbes for the show and…

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Milking Test at Forbes Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 6

The following is the result of the milking test at Forbes Show last week: -- Mr. C. R. Hohnberg's cow, weight 32, butter fat 4.4, commercial…

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Street Carnival Winners of Guessing Competitions Commercial Stall

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 5

Electric Kettle—Mr. J. Finch. Bottle of Perfume—Mr H. Martin. Open order from Mr Ogilvie—Miss B. Andrew…

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The Forthcoming Show. Great Success Anticipated

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 12

The committee of the Eugowra P.A. and H. Association confidently anticipate a wonderful success for the forthcoming show and visitors…

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A Mean Trick. Show Committee Annoyed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 12

With all their preparations well in hand for the show, the committeemen of the Eugowra P.A. and H Association were…

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Grenfell Show a Big Success. Equals Last Year’s Record

Cowra Free Press · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 6

Ideal weather prevailed for both days of the Grenfell Show, and was responsible on Wednesday for drawing such a big crowd, which thronged…

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Cowra Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 September 1925 · page 2

COWRA is looking forward to a record Show on the 15th and 16th September and entries are coming in freely from the latest reports. A special cheap…

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Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 September 1925 · page 2

THE remarkable facilities afforded by the motor cars to the general public is reflected in the attendance at our various district shows. Indeed, ilia motor has…

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Show Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 September 1925 · page 2

THE President (Mr. W. H. Simpson) has received many congratulations on the success of the recent show, and promises of…

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Our Show Final Arrangements for the Big Carnival Meeting of Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 8 September 1925 · page 4

A meeting of the Show Committee was held at the M.U. Hall on Saturday afternoon last. The chair was occupied by the President, Mr. W. A…

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Grenfell Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 8 September 1925 · page 4

The taking on the first day as compared with the previous year were as follow — 1924 1924…

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Coota. Show Takings

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 8 September 1925 · page 2

At Cootamundra Show the takings were: First day, £28/8/; second day, £230/4/; total £258/12/. Last year’s takings were £262/5/9, when the…

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Insuring Against Rain on Principal Show Day Show Committee Takes the Risk

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 8 September 1925 · page 4

The the meeting of the local Show Committee on Saturday afternoon, the Secretary Said lie had received the following quotes for insuring against…

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