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

Shows & fairs, 1925

411 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 21

Local & General Show Holiday at Post Office

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 September 1925 · page 2

The Post Office will be open from 9 a.m. till 12 noon to-morrow (Wednesday), for the transaction of all usual business. All mails will close at…

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BOXING Jimmy Sharman Brings Worlds Champion Here for Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 September 1925 · page 4

After an absence of 12 months, Jimmy Sharman is once more with us with his big troupe of clever athletes who have long since became famous…

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Cowra’s 45Th. Annual Show Opens in Ideal Weather. Entries Up to Last Year in Number and Quality. a Large Attendance

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 September 1925 · page 2

Despite the dismal forebodings of evil prophets, this morning broke beautifully fine and has continued so all day, consequently there was a large…

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Rainbow Fair

Western Champion · Thursday 17 September 1925 · page 11

What has been designated a Great Rainbow Fair is to be held at the Parkes Picture Palace on Wednesday and Thursday next, 23rd and…

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Cowra Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 September 1925 · page 2

A LARGE number left Grenfell yesterday to attend the Cowra show, the special train taking about sixty. The day was very…

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The Young Show. Miss Kitty Darken's Clever Riding

Western Champion · Thursday 17 September 1925 · page 16

The Ladies' Handicap Trot at the Young Show last week was won by W. J. McCaffery's Wee Yaralla, ridden by Miss Kitty Darken,…

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P.A. and H. Association Finalising Show Arrangements

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 6

A meeting of the Eugowra P.A. and H. Association is being held to-morrow, when final arrangements will be made in connection with the…

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Forbes P.a. and H. Association

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 10

A meeting of the committee of the Forbes P.A. and H. Association will be held in the Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon for the…

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Methodist Spring Fair

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 10

In regard to the Forbes Methodist Spring Fair, to be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday next, intending competitors are…

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The District Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 2

Messrs W. H. Parling and Co. (A. Emmett local agent) exhibited a Lefergue player piano, Victor Academy piano, and Belling piano…

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The District Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 4

Jar lemon jam: Mrs. F H. Stivens 1, Mrs. W. J. Steer 2. Jar orange jaint: Mrs. F. H. Stivens 1, Mrs. D. Bolte 2…

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Some Show Notes

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 7

Several non-competitive exhibits much admired were a fancy tea try, the work of Miss Nellie Ryan, and water color paintings by W. Trees…

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Show Trots Young’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 1

Cup to Honest Bells.—Elmo Chimes Wins Flying. The Young Trotting Club’s Show meeting was held on Friday…

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Young Show Hunter’s Contest

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 2

Following are some of the results of Young’s record Show, which was attended by 17,000 people : Hunter’s contest: G.Wilson’s…

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The District Show Record Attendance—Record Exhibits Over £1300 for Next Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 1

'Taint no use to grumble and complain, It's just as cheap and easy to rejoice,…

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Exhibits at the Show the Ford Car

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 4

The new model of the above car was on view at the Show, and needless to herein state, attracted a deal of attention and created much Interest…

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Canowindra Show Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 September 1925 · page 2

Nangar Handicap—Dunmoogin, Black and Grey, Eugowra Miss, Ackbar, Spanish Beggar, Ivy Rogers, Sentinella, Blyth…

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Forbes P.A. and H. Association £213 Profit on Show. Last Saturday's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1925 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Forbes P.A. and. H. Association was held on Saturday afternoon, those present being: Messrs. G. D…

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Methodist Spring Fair

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1925 · page 2

Tomorrow and Thursday, in the Town Hall, the Methodist Spring Fair will be held. This year's effort promises to eclipse any previous…

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Carnival Week Notes

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 September 1925 · page 3

Grenfell “Observer” says there were 14,000 cars at both Young and Cowra Shows ! According to that some of those who attended must have had a…

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