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

Shows & fairs, 1926

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Forbes P.a. and H. Association

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 12

The annual general meeting of the above association will be held in the Council Chambers on Saturday, February 13, at 3. p.m.; when the annual…

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SHE might be somebody’s sister, but She’s Charley’s Aunt. Record Royal Show Entries

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 4

Meeting of the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. confirmed the nelection of judges and other officials for the coming show…

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A Leg Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

In connection with the Corrimal Band Carnival there was a competition for ladies which attracted much attention. The competitors sat behind a…

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Cricket and Tennis Clubs Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

On Wednesday evening, 17th inst., a Carnival will be held on the Public Tennis Courts. The organisation is in the [?]ands of a very energetic…

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Royal Show Schedule £ 13,000 Prize Money

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 4

The prize schedule for the 1926 Royal Sydney Show has been issued The book is attractively got up, with the cover in three colors depicting a…

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To Run Special Trots Show Committee Decides Track to be Enlarged

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 1

At the annual general meeting of members of the Show Association, on Saturday afternoon, Mr. Andrew moved the motion o fwhich he had given…

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Show Association Annual General Meeting Mr. E. T. Clark the New President

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 4

The annual general meeting of subscribers to the District Show Association was held at the M.U. Hall on Saturday afternoon. The chair was…

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Sports Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 2

On Wednesday night last at a meeting held in the Public School Hall, presided over by the Deputy Mayor. Mr. E. P. Todhunter, arrangements…

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Show Association Annual Generaj Meeting (Continued from inst issue.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 4

When the revision of rules arid regulations came up for consideration, the Secretary said Rule 4 provided for the ballot to be held within 30…

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O'DONNELL & Ray's Big Show "The Talk of the Town."

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 14

All these pining for something new and nifty in the show line—a real mile-a-minute enterainment without a dull moment—are contidently…

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Forbes P.A. and H. Association Annual General Meeting. 1926 Committee Elected

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 1

The annual general meeting of the Forbes P.A. and H. Association was held on Saturday. Present were: Messrs. G. D. Bassett (president), A…

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Show Society

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 6

A meeting of the committe was held at Bannon's hotel last Saturday afternoon, there being a good many present and the president, Mr H. C…

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Royal Easter Show—1926— Closing of Early Entries

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 4

NOTWITHSTANDING the adverse season the dairying districts of the season have passed through, entries in the export butter and…

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Royal Show Schedule. £13,000 Prize Money. Cups and Trophies

Western Champion · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 4

The Prze Schedule for the 1926 Royal Sydney Show has been issued. The book is attractively got up, with the cover in three colours…

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Shopping Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 10

In connection with the arrival of the "Great White" Train on. Monday next, Messrs. John Meagher and Co., Ltd., will hold a shopping carnival of…

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Forbes' Wheat Recognised at Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 10

Forbes is becoming, more and more world widely known; every day, and more than favorably holds its own With other places of its size. Mr…

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Sporting Clubs’ Carnival a Big Social and Financial Success

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 9

The above function eventuated on Wednesday night last and was a social and financial success. The taking approximately total £71, while…

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P.A. and H. Society Appointment of Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 1

A meeting of the P.A. and H. Society was held in the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon, those present being Messrs. G. Bassett (chairman), F…

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The Great White Train. Enthusiastic Recepion at Parkes. Thousands of Visitors View the Exhibition

Western Champion · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 7

The Great White Train has gone. Gone with its burden of fine exhibits, produced in Australia, by Australian labor, under Australian conditions,…

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Morgan’s Autumn Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 2

Messrs. J. H. Morgan and Co., whose window dressing displays are always “up-to-the-minute,” have easily outdone all previous efforts in…

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