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

Shows & fairs, 1926

414 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 21

Parkes Show Most Successful Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 12

It was with real pleasure that we attended the second day of the Parkes Show on Wednesday last. The day was perfect, the ground, looked a…

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Show Week Attractions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 10

Coleman's Mammoth Moving Theatre will be in Forbes for show week, located near Tattersall's Hotel. Their company is better and brighter than…

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Show Time Theatricals

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 10

It is quite superfluous to write in praise of the Stanley McKay Pantomine Co. as the company is so well and favorably known to Forbes people…

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Cargelugo Show Special Train

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 2

A special train for the Cargelligo Show will leave Wyaloug Central station at 9 a.m. on Wednesday next arriving at Cargelligo at 12.40 p.m. It…

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Show Races The Nominations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 9

Following are the nominations for the annual show (Cup) race meeting, to be hold on Thursday and, Friday, September 9th and 10th, 1926:--…

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Bogan Gate Show Smoko

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 6

The annual smoke concert of the Bogan Gate P. & A. Society was held in Hurley's Hall on show night, and as usual, was a great success. Mr…

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Forbes Show Slow Coaches Again

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 10

Final entries for the Show close to-morrow. Every effort was made to close last Saturday, but somehow exhibitors will insist in holding off…

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Show Weather Latest Forecast Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 10

To-day's forcast is Ex[?]ensive rains embracing whole State at week-end, due to big disturbance approaching from…

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The Coming Show the Finalising of Arrangements

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 7

Those present at yesterday afternoon’s meeting were:—Messrs. W. A. O’Neil (President), T. Bryant, A. D. Manning, H. J. Kelly, J. [?]…

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Show Essays

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 September 1926 · page 2

The following secured second prize for essay by child under 11, at the recent show: THE STORY OF A PICNIC…

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Show Essay

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 September 1926 · page 4

The following secured first prize at the recent show for children under 13 years: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A…

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Show Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 September 1926 · page 2

The G.J.C. Show Meeting was concluded on Friday last, and considering that the meeting clashed with Parkes (£1000 meeting) and…

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Show Weather

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1926 · page 2

A gloomy weather prophet last Friday predicted a big change, with general rain all over the State This would have done Forbes show no good…

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Show Races

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 September 1926 · page 1

Owners are reminded that nominations for the Show Races will close on Thursday next, 9th inst., and must be in the hands of the Secretary…

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(Published by arrangement) Carnival of Falsehood

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 September 1926 · page 6

"No truth is more fundamental," says the "Times" (New York), "and more widely corroborated by experience than that before a law can be…

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Show Week Attractions George Sorlie’s Dramatic Players

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 September 1926 · page 3

“Motherhood” is the title of George Sorlie’s opening play, which is a story of a Gypsy girl, who trusted and was betrayed. “Motherhood”…

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Weather Clerk Smiles Glorious Weather for Forbes Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1926 · page 2

Forbes to-day is in real, holiday mood. It is the first day of the annual show. After the show, there are the Jockey Club's show races and…

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Cowra Jockey Club Show (Cup) Meeting Nominations a Number of Classics Engaged

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 September 1926 · page 3

The following nominations have been received for the above Club’s Show (Cup) meeting, to be held on Thursday and Friday, September 16th…

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Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 September 1926 · page 2

Despite the threatening conditions at the week-end, the Young Pastoral and Agricultural Association was fortunate in having well-night…

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Athletic Carnival and Display

Western Champion · Thursday 9 September 1926 · page 11

The Central Western Public School Amateur Athletic Association are to hold a monster carnival and display at the show ground on Wednesday next,…

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