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

Shows & fairs, 1925

411 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 21

Two Nights' Carnival Wind-up of War Memorial Momement. Queen Committees United Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 2

There was an apology from the Mayor, Ald. W. J. Thomson, last Tuesday night, owing to illness, when the War Memorial Committee…

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Fair Rents Repeal a Tenants Protection Law Promised

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 May 1925 · page 4

The Minister tor Justice, Mr. T. J. Ley, cheerfully admits that if returned to office, he will repeal the Fair Rents Act; but he also asserts that he will…

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Combined Queen Carnival Crowded Function in Olympic Theatre. Queen Committees' Work Hard

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1925 · page 2

The carnival held on Saturday night and last night in aid of the three queens, was a great sucess, and it will go, far towards the establishment of…

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Salvation Army Fair

Cowra Free Press · Friday 29 May 1925 · page 7

The “Excelsior Fair,” in aid of the Salvation Army’s local building fund, will be opened on Tuesday, June 2, at 8 p.m., by the Lady Mayoress…

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Fair-and Warmer at the Strand

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1925 · page 10

The many picture goers of Forbes will be glad to learn of the fact that it will not be necessary to keep their warm coats on at the Strand Theatre…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Bogan Gate Show Committee Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1925 · page 7

A very enthusiastic committee meeting of the Bogan Gate P. and A. Society was held on Saturday night. This .was a special meeting called to deal…

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Forbes Coursing Club Committee Formed Last Night. Getting "A Fair Go."

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 June 1925 · page 10

A well attended meeting of the Forbes Coursing Club was held last night at the Post Office Hotel when a committee of nine was formed…

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Eugowra Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1925 · page 2

Eugowra Show, the most popular one-day show in the West, takes place on Wednesday, .September 30. It is going to be bigger and better, than…

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Show Committee Monthly Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 June 1925 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Saturday afternoon last when there were present: Messrs W. A. Buttenshow (chair), G…

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Inter-Town Sports. Visit to Parkes. Yesterday's Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1925 · page 2

Yesterday, the occasion of the, second of the series of inter-town visits arranged between Forbes and Parkes, broke dull and cloudy,…

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Golf Carnival. Western District Championship Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 11 June 1925 · page 11

The fifth annual carnival of the Western District Golf Association was held at Parkes on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday last, and proved…

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Western District Championship. Carnival at Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 June 1925 · page 2

The Western District championship meeting was held this year at Parkes, on Saturday and Monday last To secure possession of the…

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Inter-Town Sports. Visit to Parkes. Yesterdays Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 June 1925 · page 3

Monday, the occasion of the second of the series of inter-town visits arranged between Forbes and Parkes, broke dull and cloudy,…

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Fancy Fair in Aid of Sweets Stall R.c. Bazaar. a Big Success

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 June 1925 · page 5

The above on Wednesday evening, under the management of Mesdames Tunney and Wathan, was a decided success…

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Forbes P.a. and H. Association

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1925 · page 2

The next meeting of the committee of the Forbes P.A. and H. Association will be held in the Council Chambers on Saturday next at half-past two,…

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Show Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 19 June 1925 · page 8

The adjourned meeting of the above was held at the M.U. Hall on Saturday afternoon last. The chair was occupied by Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw, and there…

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A Fair Warning One That Should be Heeded By All

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 19 June 1925 · page 4

Frequently the first sign of kidney trouble in a slight ache or pain in the loins. Neglect of this warning makes the way easy for serious…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Bogan Gate Show Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 June 1925 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Bogan Gate P. and A. Society will be held on Saturday night, 20th., instant, when a lot of important business will…

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Fallowing Competitions Attitude of Royal Agricultural Society

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 23 June 1925 · page 6

The R.A.S. has notified the different Show Committees that it has decided to postpone holding Championship Fallowing Competitions until the…

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Forbes P.A. and H. Association. Election of Judges Crop Competitions

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 June 1925 · page 3

A well attended meeting of the Forbes P.A. and H. Association was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon. Present were:--…

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