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

Shows & fairs, 1926

414 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 21

Show Prize Money

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 October 1926 · page 3

The prize money for the recent Show, which is now being paid out, was distributed amongst about 630 different exhibitors, and there were…

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Football on Show Days

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 October 1926 · page 4

It seems to be quite fashionable now to attract large crowds by holding football matches on the day which is your neighboring town's main show…

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Ungarie Show Association Formed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 October 1926 · page 1

At a public meeting held at Ungarie on Saturday last, it was decided to form a Show. Associatton. A smoke social is to be held on Tuesday night…

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READING Prize at Next Show School Section

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 October 1926 · page 1

Mr. Reg Gorman, of the White Tank Hotel, has offered a prize of one guinea for the best reader under 16 years of age (boy or girl) at the next…

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One-day Fair

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1926 · page 2

Our advertising columns reveal that the One-day Fair in connection with the local Methodist Church, is to be opened in the Parish Hall on…

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The Annual Show

Western Champion · Thursday 14 October 1926 · page 13

At the meeting of the P. and A. Committee on Saturday afternoon the Hon. Treasurer (Mr. H. T. Ridley) submitted a return of the probable…

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Flower Show. a Successful Function

Western Champion · Thursday 14 October 1926 · page 13

The annual flower show in aid of the building fund of St. George's Church of England was successfully opened last evening in the Parkes…

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Literary Institute The Street Fair

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 6

A special meeting of ladies and sub-committee was held at the Memorial Hall onllth October, when there were present: Mesdames Kaye,…

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Forbes Bands Carnival Coming

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 11

During the past fortnight there have been two meetings of representatives of the Municipal Council, Town Band, and Model Band, with a…

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Municipality of Forbes CARNIVAL

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 10

A Public Meeting will be held in the Supper Room, Town Hall, Forbes, at 8 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 20th INST., for the purpose of discussing…

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Ungarie Show. Association Formed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 7

A public meeting, convened conjointly by the Ungarie, Winnunga and Weja branches of the Agricultural Bureau, and the Girral and Caroon…

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Radio at the Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 7

The Gunnedah Agricultural Association has set an example in modern ring organisation which will probably become general amongst the larger…

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High Jump Record at Marengo Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 7

A feature of the show was the high jump. Although this item was not mentioned in the schedule a few enthusiasts got busy and arranged it,…

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New Show Pavilion at Grenfell

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 6

The following guarantors have been received for the above:—Messrs. A Bembrick £150, J. M. Holland £150, W. H. Simpson £100, S. Goodsell…

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TALLIMBA Racecourse, Show and Sports Ground

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 7

Following upon representations made by him, the Hon. M. M. Flannery, M.L.A., has been advised by the Lands Department that a design for…

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Radio at the Show Gunnedah Sets Example

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 11

The Gunnedah Agricultural Association has set an example in modern ring organisation which Will probably become general amongst the larger…

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Parkes Motorist Strikes Trouble Fined for Plying for Hire Without a License During Show Week

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 1

On Tuesday at the Police Court, Inspector J. H. Lewis proceeded against Walter Shepherd, of Parkes, alleging that on the 17th of last…

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Tasmanian Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1926 · page 2

It is noticeable that whenever seamen elect to go out on strike, it is usually at a period when Tasmania, an almost purely tourist State, would…

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Current Topics Band Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1926 · page 2

The Mayor, Ald. A. B. Twogood, will preside at a public meeting in the supper-room, Town Hall, to-morrow night. The meeting is called to…

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Band Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 11

The public meeting, called by the Mayor. Ald. A. B. Twogood, for Wednesday. night was attended solely by bandsmen or individuals connected in…

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