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

Shows & fairs, 1926

414 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 21

The Late Show Some Sidelights on Last Week’s Successful Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 1

Cowra’s 46th annual exhibition was a decided success from every point of view. The credit for this must go to Secretary…

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Wyalong Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 2

The Wyalong show last week was a wonderful success. Over £1500 was promised for next year's prize list, including £200 from Mr. Charlie…

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CORRECTION Show Awards

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 2

In the list of awards in last issue, the winner of 1st prize for sponge sandwich. girls 16 years and under was shown as "A Thomas," This…

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The Late Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 2

Mr. D. Weir, of Quandialla, had a splendid exhibit comprising the following: 33 sheep, 17 horses, 20 cattle and some poultry. He secured prizes…

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Methodist Spring Fair to Open To-morrow

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 3

The Methodist Spring Fair will be opened at 3.30 p.m. to-morrow (Wednesday,) by, Mr. E. C. Best, M.L.A. The Mayor will preside at the…

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Temora Show Special Trains

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 5

Special trains have been scheduled by the Railway Department on Wednesday, September 22, for the Temora Show. A train will leave…

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Local & General Our Show Secretary

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 2

Thus the Young “Witness” : Mr. E. P. Todhunter, the popular and efficient secretary of the Cowra Show, achieved another organising success…

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Police Court "Drunks" During Show Week

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 2

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. D. W. Reed. P.M., J. W. Kent, on bail, was charged with being drunk at West Wyalong,…

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Memorial Building Street Fair and Concert To Wipe off Debt

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 1

At the recent meeting of delegates from the Literary Institute and Soldiers' Club, and ladies, the chair was occupied by the President of the…

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£1500 PROMISED At the Show Smoke Social

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 2

The annual smoke social in connection with the local show was held in Messrs Brown and Lloyd's new motor garage on Wednesday night last…

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Public Meeting. Hospital Carnival Arrangements

Western Champion · Thursday 23 September 1926 · page 7

A public meeting to make arrangements for the Western Travellers' Carnival on Thursday, 9th December, was held in the Council Chambers on…

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Forbes P.A. and H. Association Donations for 1927

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 9

The following donations have been premised for the 1927 Forbes show, and although an improvement on previous efforts, there is still a lot to be…

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Show Trotting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 9

The only trotting event put on at the Murrumburrah Show provided a stern tussle between J. O’Neil’s Miss Harden (by Almonte) driven by F…

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Eugowra Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 8

The great one day show of the West takes place at Eugowra next Wednesday. Everything points to a big success being achieved, as entries…

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Methodist Spring Fair Successful Function

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 8

The Methodist Spring Fair was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday. The fair was officially opened on Wednesday afternoon by…

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To the Editor P., A. and H. and Jockey Club Ground Ideal. Unite As Brotherly Love

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 7

Mr. E. S. Twigg writes :— The Young P., A. and H. committee has shown Cowra the track, as they collected £1,000 on their ground…

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Church of England Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 8

The annual Church of England flower show will take place in the Town Hall on October 20 and 21. Schedules are obtainable from Mr. E. J…

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Parking Cars Temora Charges for Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 9

The Temora Show Committee, owing to the increased size of the trotting track, could only park a limited number of cars at their show this…

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Our Show President's Thanks (To the Editor Advocate.")

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 10

Dear Sir,—I trust yon will grant me space in your valuable journal to voice my appreciation of the splendid services of the ladies and gentlemen who…

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Flower Show On 6th October For District School Funds

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 2

A special meeting of the West Wyalong Parents and Citizens' Association was held at the Memorial Hall on Monday night last. The chair was…

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