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

Shows & fairs, 1926

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Show Association First Meeting of New Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

The first meeting of tho newly-elected Show Committee was held at the M.U. Hall on Saturday afternoon. There were present Messrs E. T…

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235 Life Members Of Local Show Association Three Life Governors and one Life Lieut Governor

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 1

At Saturday's meeting of the Show Committee, the Secretary reported that the President, Mr. E. T. Clark, had paid a donation of £50 to the…

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Swimming Carnival

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 4

It was feared that the rain during Wednesday and Thursday last would have compelled a postponement of the swimming carnival. But Friday and…

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Insuring the Show, Society’s Wise Investment. Show and Carnival : £150

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 10

“A great , stunt, this insurance business,” said a prominent exhibitor, as he his horse round the ring on Wednesday afternoon last in the…

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Orange Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 10

As the usual Orange show will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 20th, 21st, and, 22nd of…

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The Show Secretary

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 3

Mr. Todhunter is the right man in the right place—at least, that is expressed view of exhibitors, committeemen, and pressmen alike, who…

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Show Committee (Continued from last issue)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 12

Apologies for non-attendance were received from Messrs D. A. Gagie and E. H. Grellman, and were accepted. The matter of revising the by-laws…

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Show Secretary for 20 YEARS Mr. Smith's Record

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 2

Fixing Secretary's salary and election of Secretary were matters for consideration at Saturday's meeting of the Show Committee…

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Prices of Admission Of Children at the Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 5

When General Regulations were under conideration at Saturday's meeting of the Show Committee, Mr. H. W. Berick moved that Regulation 18…

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Protests at the Show Time for Lodging Extended

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 5

At Saturday's meeting of the local Show Committee, when the matter of revising general regulations came up for consideration, Mr Elliott said…

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Show Committee to Run Trots Committee Appointed to Control

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 1

The members of the Show Association having decided at the annual general meeting to run trots on other than, show days, in aid of the funds of…

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On Again, Off Again Mr. Lloyd and the Show Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 12

At Saturday's meeting of the Show Committee, Mr W. C. Lloyd, who has successfully contested many ballots and was again returned at the…

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P. A. & H: Association Meeting of General Committee Committee Decides on Improvements and Renovation of Buildings. Show Schedule Revised

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 11

The monthly meeting of the above, which was held on the Showground yesterday, was attended by the following:—Messrs. W. A. O’Neil…

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Show Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 1

The committee of the local P.A.H and I. Association met at the M.U. Hall on Saturday last. There were present Mr. E. T. Clark (President)…

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Gundagai Show Only £175 in Specials

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 4

The Gundagai Show last week was held under adverse circumstances, but it was nevertheless successful. On the evening of the first night a great deal…

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Insurance Against Rain Blayney Show Society Wins

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 2

A policy against rain marring the second day of the Blayney Show and Carnival at night, proved unprofitable for the insurance company, as the…

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Sydney Show Opens in Fine Weather (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 1

The Sydney Royal Show opened to-day in fine bright weather, pleasantly warm, and drying. Exhibitors had not quite finished…

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Champion Fat Cow At Sydney Show Exhibited by S. Wilson and Co (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 1

The Royal Show judges stated to-day that they considered the cattle expibited this year hot up to last year's standard…

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Valicare's Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 8

There was a good attendance at Randwick on Tuesday morning to see the semi-final gallops for the Doncaster. The course was heavy…

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It Was Not a Fair Test

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 8

The unpleasant suggestion of malingering is often made as to persons seeking to recover compensation for injuries and leads to wide divergence…

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