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

Shows & fairs, 1926

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Cowra Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 September 1926 · page 2

The above show will commence to-morrow, and it looks as if fine weather will assist in making the 1926 show a record one. Secretary…

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Show Committee Monthly Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 September 1926 · page 2

The above committee met on Saturday when there were present Messrs E. T. Clarke (President). T. Dean, T. E. Dean, A. B. Grellman, W…

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Current Topics Sweet Pea Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1926 · page 2

Mr. B. P. Smith is conducting a competition for sweet peas at his Templar Street salon on Saturday week, 25th inst. All entries are free,…

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What’s on ? Guide for Show Visitors

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 14 September 1926 · page 2

Humphrey Bishop’s Co., in Lyric Theatre. George Sorlie’s Co., in canvas theatre…

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46th Cowra Show Opened in Fine Weather

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 14 September 1926 · page 2

The 46th annual exhibition of the Cowra P., A. and H. Association opened to-day in glorious weather. The exhibits In almost every section…

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£630 in Gate Money for Three Days Young Show. 20,000 People Passed Through Gates

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 14 September 1926 · page 2

The sum of £630, approximately, was taken at the gates for the three days of the Young Show. On the first day (judging day) the takings…

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Forbes Show "Not a Credit to the District"

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 September 1926 · page 2

Among old residents back to Forbes for the show were Messrs. Geo. T. Weaver, Walter E. Luthje, A, J. Baldock, Sen., and Thos. Strickland…

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Show Essays We publish, by request, some further essays entered at the recent show: Autobiography of a Loaf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 September 1926 · page 4

Look at me—a loaf of bread. First glance you do not think me interesting. Look again, and think of where I…

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Boorowa Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 9

In connection with the Boorowa Show, to be held on September 23rd and 24th, the Railway Department advises that return tickets at the rate…

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Show Notes

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 9

In connection with the weight guessing the bullock was weighed at Messrs. Bryant and Hood's this morning in the presence of a “Free Press”…

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Judges at the Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 2

The following is a list of Judges who officiated at the Show :— Horses.—Light: Mr. R. B. Suttor (Bathurst). Draught: Mr. S…

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Show Awards Dogs Class N

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 6

Judge: Mr. J. Middlemis. Stewards: Messrs G: T. Keith and C. West. Cattle dog: J. Ryan [?] E. [?]otterill 2…

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Items of Interest Show Follower Convicted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 4

A case of a good deal of interest was heard at the Wagga Court on Tuesday last, when Robert Roberts, a showman, was charged before Mr…

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Show Awards Pickles and Preserves Class P

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 8

Judge: Mrs. J. Wesley Smith (Tomora). Steward: Mr. S. R. Marshman Bottle of chutney: Mrs. F. H…

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Show Awards Food Products, Cookery Class J

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 5

Judge: Mrs E. J. Williams (Coota-. mundra) Stawards: Messrs A. J. Elliott, senr. 2nd R. P. Clark…

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Show Awards Needle and Fancy Work Class U

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 9

Judge: Mrs. Bert Osmond (Cootamundra). Stewards: Mrs. J. W. Parker and Miss Punton…

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A Great Show All Previous Records Eclipsed Glorious Weather on Both Days £1500 Promised at Smoke Social

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 1

Two days of glorious weather—warm sunshine and an absence of wind and dust! Such was the happy experience of the West Wyalong. Show…

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Record Prize Winner Claims a World’s Record.mr. W. J. Hills Has Won 4,046 Show Prizes

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 9

Mr. W. J. Hills, the veteran breeder and exhibitor, of Young, has established what looks like a world’s record as a prize winner at Shows…

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Show Essay

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 September 1926 · page 4

The following, by P. Mylecharane, secured first prize at the recent Grenfell show for child under 14 years:…

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Cowra Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 September 1926 · page 2

The gate takings at the recent Cowra Show were £676/17/6. The detailed returns for the specials being as follows: From Young, 113…

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